AIFMD insights (in French)
AIFMD: décidément une carte à jouer La Commission européenne a adopté ce mercredi le règlement délégué complétant la directive relative aux gestionnaires de fonds alternatifs. Le texte représente à la fois un défi et une opportunité pour la Place. Dans READ MORE
Is Luxembourg competitive in the jobs market? (in French)
Le Luxembourg compétitif sur le marché du travail ? Le point de vue d’un avocat et d’un recruteur en finance… La crise financière a touché tous les pays de l’UE et le Luxembourg n’a pas été épargné. Cependant, par rapport à READ MORE
AIFM: Is Luxembourg ready for the challenges and opportunities?
What is the AIFMD? An EU Commission Directive proposed in 2009 in response to the strong political will for more rigorous regulation of alternative investment activities in the light of the financial crisis. Its objectives are to create a set READ MORE
TheINsiders interviews Lux Finance Minister
Finance: Monday saw Luc Frieden speaking at the NZZ Capital Markets Forum in Zurich. He was amongst a line-up that included the chair of the Swiss National Bank, the CEO of FINMA the Swiss regulator, and the chairs of several READ MORE
Third party management company developments
Since 22 July 2014 when the AIFMD became Luxembourg national law, a number of firms had applied to provide “third-party” services. These firms are focusing on capturing the business from the many funds (perhaps up to 1500) that will require READ MORE
22 July 2014 – The Transition Period Ends
The much talked about deadline in the funds world is finally upon us. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has issued a press release reporting facts and figures about the activities over the one year transition period in Luxembourg. READ MORE
The Future of Social Media
Article published in 2011, ‘The Future of Social Media’ by Jim Kent.