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The FoHF Financing Playbook, May 2025 - EU Jurisdictional-Clause Gymnastics – The Enforceability of Asymmetric Jurisdiction...

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A recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (the EU’s highest court) has clarified some of its views on ‘asymmetric jurisdiction clauses’. An asymmetric jurisdiction clause is one that allows one party...more

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Luxembourg Takes Legislative Step to Implement the Digital Services Act

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Luxembourg has adopted the law of 4 April 2025, marking a significant step toward the national implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act, or DSA)....more

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Pillar II in Luxembourg: What Investment Funds Need to Know

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The implementation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) Pillar II rules in Europe, and in the Luxembourg law on 22 December 2023 (the Pillar II Law) in particular, has been a major...more

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AML/CFT Compliance in Luxembourg: New Obligations for Funds

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Against the backdrop of reinforced European and international anti-money-laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements, the Administration de l’enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA (AED) has...more

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Luxembourg Strengthens Its Regulatory Framework for Crypto-Assets with the Implementation of MiCAR

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On 10 February 2025, the law of 6 February 2025 regarding, notably, digital finance was published in the Official Journal of Luxembourg (the “Law”)....more

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Implementation of the Mobility Directive: Significant Changes for Mergers, Divisions and Conversions With the Introduction of a...

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On 23 January 2025, Luxembourg enacted a bill implementing the EU Mobility Directive (2019/2121) for cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions, featuring (i) a harmonised legal framework for these transactions across...more

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Luxembourg implements the EU Mobility Directive on cross-border conversions, mergers, and divisions

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On 23 January 2025, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted in its first constitutional vote the law bill no. 8053 implementing the Directive (EU) 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards cross-border...more

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Luxembourg adapts its RCS and RBE legislations after CJEU ruling

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The Luxembourg Parliament recently enacted a law reforming the Trade and Companies Register (RCS) and the Register of Beneficial Owners (RBE) laws. This reform is a direct response to the decision of the Court of Justice of...more

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Luxembourg transposes the EU Mobility Directive - A new framework for Cross- Border Operations within the EEA

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The EU Mobility Directive establishes a new legal framework for cross- border conversions and divisions, harmonising the existing rules for cross-border mergers (the Cross-Border Operations). It aims to enhance company...more

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Getting All Your ‘Lux’ in a Row – a Lender Checklist!

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Every deal has its quirks but, as anyone who has done a deal with a Lux entity will know, the EU brings its own set of regulatory considerations to the table (primarily AIFMD). In many cases when compared with parallel...more

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Entry into force of DORA on January 17, 2025: The CSSF will be at the heart of the compliance framework in Luxembourg

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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to harmonize provisions related to cybersecurity and information and communication technology (ICT) risk management in the financial sector. Its scope covers nearly all entities...more

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Unlocking Efficiency: The Impact of Blockchain Law IV on Luxembourg's Dematerialised Securities Landscape

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Key takeaways Blockchain Law IV introduced changes to the Law on Dematerialised Securities which added more flexibility and efficiency. It offers an alternative to the current role of the central account keeper, as well as...more

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Blockchain Law IV in Luxembourg: A Pioneering Regulatory Framework for Blockchain Integration in the Financial Sector

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On December 19, 2024, Luxembourg adopted Blockchain Law IV, a landmark legislative move aimed at strengthening the legal framework for blockchain in the financial sector. ...more

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Luxembourg CSSF Introduces First Sanction Regarding SFDR

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On 15 October 2024, the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”) imposed a fine of EUR 56,500 against a fund manager, Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. (the “Manager”), with regards to the...more

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An Overview of the NIS2 Directive and Its Implementation in France and Luxembourg

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With the arrival of the Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) and the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive, the security of information systems and the protection of critical infrastructures have...more

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The Publication of the CSSF’s Annual Report 2023

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On September 19th, 2024, the CSSF published its 2023 annual report, highlighting key regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of crypto-assets following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...more

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Amendments to Luxembourg laws to implement MiCAR and TFR: key takeaways and impact on VASPs

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On 21 May 2024, a bill of law n° 8387 was introduced before the Luxembourg Parliament. Its objective is to amend several pieces of Luxembourg legislation to operationalise various European regulations, in particular...more

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Proposed Amendments to Pillar Two Law in Luxembourg

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On 12 June 2024, Luxembourg published a bill of law amending the law of 22 December 2023 (the Pillar Two Law[1]) implementing EU directive no. 2022/2523, largely known as the “EU Minimum Tax Directive” or “Pillar Two...more

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Integrating Sustainability: Luxembourg's Legal Advancements with the CSRD

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On the 2nd of April, a pivotal legislative proposal, bill of law number 8370, was introduced in the Luxembourg Parliament to transpose the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into national law. The CSRD will...more

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ELTIF 2 Chancen und Defizite

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BaFin veröffentlicht einen FAQ zur überarbeiteten ELTIF-Verordnung - Am 1. Februar 2024 hat die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungs­aufsicht (BaFin) ein FAQ zur am 10. Januar 2024 in Kraft getretenen, überarbeiteten...more

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What DORA Means for Fund Managers

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Q: What is DORA? “DORA” stands for the Digital Operational Resilience Act, an EU regulation that creates a new framework for the EU financial sector with regard to information and communications technology (ICT)....more

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CRD VI cross-border rules take shape

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Final provisions on cross-border banking services in the EU published - CRD VI will bring in uniform minimum prudential requirements for third country branches providing banking services in the EU and, more importantly,...more

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Luxembourg Employment Law: Top 10 Topics for 2024

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Please find below a concise summary of our top 10 topics to watch out for in 2024, with some practical tips and recommendations on how to prepare and respond effectively to these challenges and opportunities....more

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Luxembourg Modernises Its Insolvency Legislation

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On 19 July 2023, the parliament of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) passed bill no. 6539A into law (the New Insolvency Law), marking a significant milestone in the movement to modernise and enhance the...more

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Luxembourg Investment Funds - A practical handbook on fund vehicles in Luxembourg

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Luxembourg has developed a significant expertise in collective asset management and structuring of investment funds, and the Luxembourg "investment toolbox" provides a broad array of options in respect of fund regimes and...more

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