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22/06/15

Are Your Website's Social Plugins Privacy Compliant?

Social plugins such as Facebook's Like button and Twitter's Tweet button are very popular as they allow sites to extend their reach and increase their…

19/06/15

Circular CSSF 15/603 On Security of Internet Payment

Concerned about the increase in frauds related to internet payments, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) has published guidelines on 19 December 20…

17/06/15

Introduction of The Plea Bargaining Procedure In Luxembourg Law / Introduction De La Transaction En Matière Pé…

The first criminal case on the basis of the newly adopted plea bargaining procedure in Luxembourg called « judgment upon consent » has been settled by…

15/06/15

The New Simplified S.À R.L. – Bill of Law

The Bill of Law 6777 (the "Bill of Law"), the purpose of which is to introduce a simplified limited liability company (société à responsabilité limité…

12/06/15

Certificates of residence for funds

Circular L.G. - A. n°61 issued on February 12th 2015 (hereafter the "Circular") by the Luxembourg tax authorities (hereafter the "LTA") aims at clarif…

11/06/15

Immobilisation of Bearer Shares And Units: CSSF Guidance on Scope and Actions to be Taken By Holders And Issue…

On 26 January 2015, the CSSF published Press Release 15/09 in which Luxembourg issuers of bearer shares and units were reminded of the final deadline …

10/06/15

EC's proposal for automatic exchange of tax rulings

On March 18th 2015, the European Commission published a new initiative on tax transparency to fight tax evasion and avoidance. The initiative includes…

09/06/15

Establishment of a Systemic Risk Board

The Law of 1 April 2015 establishing the Systemic Risk Board and amending the Law of 23 December 1998 concerning the monetary status and the Luxembour…

08/06/15

AIFMD Reporting - CSSF feedback

Last January 31st 2015 was the first reporting deadline for most Luxembourg market participants to file their alternative investment fund managers ("A…

05/06/15

Scope of Capital Requirements Regulation (1) And Directive (2) In Relation To Investment Firms

Circular CSSF 15/606 (the "Circular") defines the criteria according to which an investment firm is considered to fall within the definition of "CRR i…

04/06/15

Crowdfunding - EBA Opinion

Following on from the advice and the opinion of the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") on investment-based crowdfunding in December 20…

03/06/15

CSSF Procedure For Approval For Holders Of Key Functions Within Banks And Investment Firms

On 6 February 2015, the CSSF published its prudential authorisation procedure for the approval of holders of key functions within banks and investment…

02/06/15

MMF Regulation - ECON Report

On February 26th 2015, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament ("ECON") voted on the draft report on the proposed draft…

01/06/15

PSF: CSSF Specifications On Company Incorporation And Management Services And On Debt Recovery Activities

On 4 February 2015, the CSSF published its updated Questions and Answers on the status of professionals of the financial sector, ("PFS").

29/05/15

Protection de la vie privée au travail : lecture de la correspondance privée des salariés

Une décision du Tribunal correctionnel de Luxembourg du 20 mars 2014 rendue par la XIIème chambre correctionnelle avait provoqué une petite révolution…

28/05/15

Recast of Commissariat Aux Assurances Circular Letters Relating To Investment Rules And Deposit Obligation

On 24 March 2015, the Commissariat aux Assurances ("CAA") issued two new circular letters.

27/05/15

Adoption of the ELTIF Regulation

The proposed regulation (the "Regulation") on European Long-Term Investment Funds ("ELTIF") has been adopted by the European Parliament (the "EP") on …

26/05/15

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) Regulation

On 20 April 2015, the European Council formally approved a new regulation aiming at creating a new investment vehicle channelling European investment …

25/05/15

Luxembourg Competition Council undertaking sector inquiry into distribution networks in the retail market

Following complaints by the Luxembourg retail sector and the attention by the European Commission on possible restrictions on the internal market in t…

22/05/15

Immobilisation Of Bearer Shares: Update Of The Cssf Faq On The Law Of 28 July 2014 Regarding Immobilisation Of…

On 6 May 2015, the CSSF updated its Frequently Asked Questions in relation to investment funds established in Luxembourg concerning the 2014 Law, to r…

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Luxembourg: can sickness absences justify dismissal?

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Luxembourg housing package: enhanced real estate tax incentives, VEFA projects and affordable h…

04/08/26

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Luxembourg to boost protection of participants in funded sub-participation agreements

06/08/26

EU Forced Labour Regulation: key aspects and practical impli…

27/07/26

CRD VI in Luxembourg: Grandfathering has ended

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22/06/15

Are Your Website's Social Plugins Privacy Compliant?

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Introduction of The Plea Bargaining Procedure In Luxembourg Law / Introduction De La Transaction En Matière Pé…

15/06/15

The New Simplified S.À R.L. – Bill of Law

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Certificates of residence for funds

11/06/15

Immobilisation of Bearer Shares And Units: CSSF Guidance on Scope and Actions to be Taken By Holders And Issue…

10/06/15

EC's proposal for automatic exchange of tax rulings

09/06/15

Establishment of a Systemic Risk Board

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AIFMD Reporting - CSSF feedback

05/06/15

Scope of Capital Requirements Regulation (1) And Directive (2) In Relation To Investment Firms

04/06/15

Crowdfunding - EBA Opinion

03/06/15

CSSF Procedure For Approval For Holders Of Key Functions Within Banks And Investment Firms

02/06/15

MMF Regulation - ECON Report

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PSF: CSSF Specifications On Company Incorporation And Management Services And On Debt Recovery Activities

29/05/15

Protection de la vie privée au travail : lecture de la correspondance privée des salariés

28/05/15

Recast of Commissariat Aux Assurances Circular Letters Relating To Investment Rules And Deposit Obligation

27/05/15

Adoption of the ELTIF Regulation

26/05/15

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) Regulation

25/05/15

Luxembourg Competition Council undertaking sector inquiry into distribution networks in the retail market

22/05/15

Immobilisation Of Bearer Shares: Update Of The Cssf Faq On The Law Of 28 July 2014 Regarding Immobilisation Of…

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