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06/10/25
AIFMD 2 and UCITS 6 – Luxembourg implementation bill of law

On 3 October 2025, bill of law no 8628 implementing Directive (EU) 2024/927…

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03/10/25
US fund managers: efficient structuring of Luxembourg staff …

US fund managers (USFM) often turn to Luxembourg for EU capital raising and…

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Authorised and registered AIFM: additional information to be submitted to the CSSF

On 5 May 2015, the CSSF released a new circular (Circular 15/612) (the "Circular")on the information to be submitted to the CSSF by Luxembourg authori…

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New CSSF Circular 15/612 relating to Luxembourg AIFMs.

On May 5th 2015 the CSSF issued CSSF Circular 15/612 (the "Circular") on information to be submitted to the CSSF concerning non regulated AIFs and reg…

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Brief overview of the legal regime for share premium in Luxembourg

The legal regime for share premium is characterized by its flexibility and contractual freedom.

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China Grants Luxembourg 50 Billion RQFII Quota

People's Bank of China (PBoC) has announced yesterday that a 50 billion RMB quota has been granted to Luxembourg under the Renminbi Qualified Foreign …

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UCITS V - CSSF Circular 15/608

On March 23rd 2015, the CSSF published Circular 15/608 (the "Circular"), which amends the date of entry into force of CSSF Circular 14/587 ("Circular …

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New form suspicious transaction report (STR)

On March 16th 2015, the Financial Intelligence Unit ("FIU") of Luxembourg issued a new form to file suspicious transaction reports ("STR"). The Anti-m…

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CSSF FAQ - Update

On December 29th 2014 the CSSF issued an update of its Frequently Asked Questions concerning the Luxembourg Law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investm…

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CSSF FAQ - Immobilisation of bearers shares

On December 30th 2014, the Luxembourg Supervisory Authority for the Financial Sector ("CSSF") published its "Frequently Asked Questions in relation to…

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Strengthened obligations preventing the use of the financial system for money laundering and terrorist financi…

A draft Directive (the "draft 4th Directive") of the Parliament and the Council (2013/0025 COD) that will directly impact most financial institutions …

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Updated CSSF FAQ on AIFMD

On 29 December 2014, the CSSF updated its frequently asked questions ("FAQ") on the Law of 12 July 2013 on Alternative Investment Fund Managers ("AIFM…

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BEPS - Action Point 4 on interest deductions and other financial payments

The OECD released its public discussion draft on Action Point 4 of the Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (hereafter "BEPS") concerning i…

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AIFMD | ESMA updated Q&A

On January 9th 2015, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") issued an updated version of its Q&A on the application of AIFMD (the …

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Introduction of the simplified private limited-liability company in Luxembourg

Bill No. 6777 aims to introduce the simplified private limited-liability company (société à responsabilité simplifiée or S.à r.l.-S) into the Luxembou…

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The evolution of the bill of law n°6595 regarding a private foundation in Luxembourg

On 22 July 2012, the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies introduced the bill of law n°6595 on the creation of a private foundation, which aims at providing…

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New Practices Concerning Accounting Documents To Be Submitted On An Annual Basis By The Credit Institutions

By means of Circular CSSF 14/596 dated 28 November 2014, the CSSF has decided to abolish the VISA procedure for published annual accounts for all cred…

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Asset encumbrance risk management policy for Luxembourg banks

The Luxembourg regulator recently aligned its administrative practice with the recommendations of the European Systemic Risk Board in terms of risk ma…

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Simplified private limited liability company

On February 2nd 2015 the draft law N°6777 having the purpose of creating a simplified private limited liability company (Société à responsabilité limi…

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Transparency Law - CSSF Enforcement

The CSSF has published Press Release 15/01 to the attention of issuers of securities subject to the law of January 11th 2008 on transparency requireme…

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A Simplified Version Of The Limited Liability Company: A Boost For Start-Ups And Small Size Entrepreneurs

The Luxembourg Government finally decided to follow in the footsteps of its European neighbours and to simplify the formalities relating to company cr…

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Luxembourg: a new kind of private limited liability company, the simplified private limited liability company …

On February 2, 2015, the Luxembourg government filed with the Chamber of Deputies bill 6777 (the Bill).introducing a new type of private limited liabi…

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