TheINsiders run Speed Networking for the JCI
The Luxembourg branch of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) welcomed youth entrepreneurship leaders from more than 33 countries when it hosted this year’s European presidents’ meeting. Altogether, some 80 presidents and vice presidents attended the three-day event last week, giving READ MORE
ALFI announces record 2012 but calls for calm in 2013
The Association of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Industry (ALFI) announced a record year for 2012 and outlined priorities set for 2013 at a press conference held on Wednesday. According to ALFI, 2012 was a remarkable year for the Luxembourg investment READ MORE
Female quotas needed in the short-term
Equality: The Grand Duchy’s “board ready women” were favourably disposed to Viviane Reding’s recent proposal as the 4th annual Female Board Pool conference got under way. Monday saw the fourth edition of the Female Board Pool seminar in Luxembourg kick READ MORE
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