News & Articles

04/09/24

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Update

While the transposition process of Directive (EU) 2022/2464 as regards corporate sustainability reporting (“CSRD”) is still ongoing in Luxembourg, the…

07/08/24

The ESAs the provide additional clarifications under SFDR

On 26 July 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (the “ESAs”) published an updated version of the consolidated questions and answers (the “Q&…

06/08/24

New Luxembourg law on transparent and predictable working conditions: What does it mean for you ?

The law dated 24 July 2024 amending among others the Labour Code and implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Counc…

06/08/24

ESMA’s long-term vision on the functioning of the Sustainable Finance Framework

A few weeks after the publication of the European Supervisory Authorities’ (the “ESAs”) joint opinion on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation…

02/08/24

New ESAs Joint Q&A on the practical application of the SFDR and ESMA Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Re…

31/07/24

Bill of law - Blockchain law IV aiming at facilitating the use of distributed ledger technology in demateriali…

On 24 July 2024, bill of law 8425 (the “Bill of Law”) was filed with Luxembourg Parliament.

31/07/24

The management of ESG risks by credit institutions pursuant to CRD VI

CRD VI Directive sets out further requirements regarding credit institutions’ practices for managing ESG risks.

26/07/24

The EU Commission publishes final RTS on ELTIF 2.0

On 19 July 2024, the European Commission (EC) published final regulatory technical standards (the Final RTS) under the amended ELTIF Regulation (so ca…

26/07/24

Sustainability in the banking sector

On 16 July 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on its review of the application of gender-neutral remuneration policies by i…

23/07/24

New regime relating to non-performing loans

The law of 15 July 2024 on transfer of non-performing loans (the “Law”) was published in the Official Journal of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. It aim…

22/07/24

New tax package to strengthen Luxembourg's attractiveness

19/07/24

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) published in the EU Official Journal

The CSDDD establishes mandatory due diligence requirements for large undertakings active across the EU with the aim of mitigating adverse impacts on t…

18/07/24

Commission Delegated Regulation on sustainability disclosures for STS securitisations enters into force

The Commission Delegated Regulation, supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the “Securitisation Regulation”[1]), entered into force on 8 July 2024 (…

17/07/24

New collective bargaining agreement for employees in the banking sector

The 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement for the banking sector has been approved by the ABBL and union representatives from the OGBL, LCGB and A…

16/07/24

Sustainability in the life insurance sector – CAA Information Note on the sustainability engagement of life in…

On 2 July 2024, the CAA published Information Note 24/9 to present the results of its study on how life insurance undertakings incorporate sustainabil…

16/07/24

Luxembourg NPL legislation and clarifications in respect of the Financial Collateral Law

On 3 July 2024, the draft law No. 8185 (the “Draft Law”) has been voted on for the first time before the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés). …

12/07/24

A storm in a teacup: no VAT on transactions within a VAT group

The ECJ confirms that supplies made between members of a VAT group are not subject to VAT. This ruling is a very welcome confirmation of the long-stan…

12/07/24

AML/CFT | The EU Comprehensive Package: essential takeaways

On 19 June 2024, the European Parliament and Council published the new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) pac…

10/07/24

DLA Piper announces strategic leadership appointments in Luxembourg

Global law firm DLA Piper has announced the promotions of two business operations professionals to new roles within its Luxembourg office.

09/07/24

ESAs’ final reports on Greenwashing in the financial sector

Mandated by the European Commission (the “EC”) in May 2022, the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) published their individual final report (the…