Spotlights

Luxembourg Tax Reform 2024: Bill No. 8414 cuts corporate tax, exempts ETFs, adjusts income tax brackets, and offers new benefits for skilled foreign workers.

October 2, 2024

Updates on the ELTIF 2.0 regime and regulatory developments

September 9, 2024

Luxembourg SPF residence certificate: Key tax updates

September 9, 2024

Luxembourg’s Tax Law update: Essential information on share class mechanisms from draft bill N°8388

June 6, 2024

ESAs release final drafts on DORA: advancing ICT risk management for EU financial entities

March 21, 2024

Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles, and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from EU Council Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions List

February 29, 2024

Luxembourg directors and VAT: Adjusting to the ECJ’s 2023 Ruling

February 22, 2024

Availability of CSSF FAQ on submission of closing documents and financial information in English

December 31, 2023

Update of CSSF FAQ on UCITS Law

December 30, 2023

ESMA publishes final report on draft RTS for ELTIFs

December 27, 2023

Chevalier & Sciales analyses Luxembourg anti-hybrid partnership rules in recent Bloomberg article

November 13, 2023

FATF’s positive assessment of Luxembourg’s AML/CFT measures: Enduring commitment advised

November 13, 2023

Clarifying intellectual property ownership: An insight from the Administrative Tribunal decision of 26 July 2023

November 3, 2023

Luxembourg IP Box Tribunal’s insight on licensing and article 50bis LITL exemptions

October 11, 2023

Assessing shareholding value: Implications of the Luxembourg Administrative Court’s ruling on value impairment and taxation

October 3, 2023

Carry forward losses and advance tax clearance regarding a financing activity

September 15, 2023

Law of 21 July 2023: Modernizing Luxembourg’s Investment Fund toolbox and its impact on RAIF, SIF, SICAR, AIFM & UCI

September 14, 2023

A practical guide on debt financing for a Luxembourg holding company: 10 tax situations to monitor

August 25, 2023

Is the Luxembourg Minimum Net Wealth Tax fully in line with constitutional rules?

August 18, 2023

EU Advocate General advises against Commission’s view on Luxembourg’s tax rulings

August 11, 2023

AIFMD II – European Parliament and Council reach provisional agreement on the alternative investment fund managers directive

August 7, 2023

Group restructuring – Abuse of law: Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal of 15 May 2023, n° 46.042

July 31, 2023

Bill of Law 8183 adopted: Examining the impact on Luxembourg’s RAIF, SIF, SICAR, AIFM, and UCI Laws

July 20, 2023

Updated FAQ guide on DAC 6 mandatory disclosure rules in Luxembourg

July 18, 2023

Free movement of capital upheld: ECJ ruling condemns German tax treatment of Luxembourg specialised investment funds

July 10, 2023

Challenging an administrative decision: Insights from the Administrative Tribunal of 3 March 2023

July 10, 2023

Hidden dividend distribution in Luxembourg: Insights from the Administrative Tribunal

June 26, 2023

Luxembourg tax treatment of the redemption of ‘alphabet’ share classes: Insights from the Administrative Tribunal

June 22, 2023

ESMA launches consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the revised ELTIF Regulation

June 5, 2023

Exploring the future of Cross-Border Distribution at the 2023 FT Conference in Luxembourg

May 23, 2023

CSSF extends submission deadline for SFDR pre-contractual disclosure data collection

May 23, 2023

Join us at the ALFI Roadshow Madrid 2023: Exploring regulatory updates, ELTIF, fund ecosystems, and ESG impacts

May 10, 2023

CSSF updates its FAQ for investments in virtual assets: Impact on AIFs

May 4, 2023

Latest EU Regulations update: Navigating Sustainability-Related Disclosures and Investments in 2023

May 2, 2023

Luxembourg Fund Law Reforms: Key proposed changes to RAIF, SIF, SICAR, AIFM, and UCI Laws

May 2, 2023

SFDR CSSF FAQ Updates: Fund Names, Sustainable Investments & EPM Techniques

March 16, 2023

CSSF Notification regarding the amended SFDR RTS

March 9, 2023

EU updates AML/CFT blacklist and adds five countries

February 28, 2023

CSSF introduces new notification template for critical ICT outsourcing

February 23, 2023

Recommendations for responsible private funding of Litigation: European Parliament resolution 2022/2130(INL)

February 22, 2023

New law simplifies administrative dissolution for empty shell companies in Luxembourg

February 13, 2023

CSSF communication on notification templates

February 13, 2023

CSSF launches data collection exercise for IFMs on sustainability-related disclosures under SFDR

February 12, 2023

AML

CSSF study on the AML/CFT controls applied in terms of preventing tax offences

December 28, 2022

CSSF Standardised Model Prospectus for UCITS

November 25, 2022

CSSF clarification on the use of electronic money institutions and payment institutions by AIFs

November 25, 2022

Provisional agreement relating to ELTIF II

November 25, 2022

The end of the unrestricted access to the Luxembourg register of beneficial owners – ECJ joined cases C‑37/20 and C‑601/20

November 24, 2022

Cross border distribution of funds – CSSF FAQ guidance on marketing communications

November 23, 2022

Taxonomy: EU Commission publishes FAQ to clarify the content of the disclosures delegated regulation under Article 8

October 25, 2022

AML

AML/CFT supervision of unregulated alternative investment funds (excluding RAIFs) by the AED

October 25, 2022

Update of the law of 5 August 2005 on financial collateral arrangements

October 24, 2022

LuxSE Euro MTF FastLane admission procedure

October 24, 2022

CSSF update of FAQ market entry form for investment funds and IFMs

October 19, 2022

sustainable finance

CSSF fast-track procedure for visa-stamping regarding SFDR RTS

September 28, 2022

Amendment to the Luxembourg AML Law – Time to update your AML policies

September 12, 2022

sicar

CSSF issues updated FAQ on SICAR

August 3, 2022

CRS reporting

New reporting obligations for RAIFs and unregulated AIFs – Update of the CRS FAQ by the Luxembourg tax administration

June 28, 2022

Luxembourg administrator

CSSF Circular 22/811 on UCI administrators

June 16, 2022

Reform of arbitration law in Luxembourg

June 15, 2022

AED guide on the AML/CFT professional obligations for RAIFs

June 10, 2022

European Court of Justice issues clarification on Luxembourg Business Registers and fundamental rights of beneficial owners

May 27, 2022

STO, security token offering

Security tokens now admitted on Luxembourg exchange’s Securities Official List

May 2, 2022

crypto assets

Guidance for consumers on investing in virtual assets by CSSF

May 2, 2022

New CSSF FAQ on AML/CFT RC reports for Luxembourg investment funds and managers

April 5, 2022

RAIF real estate

Mandatory reporting for the real estate income levy for Luxembourg RAIFs, SIFs and Part II UCIs

April 4, 2022

CSSF publishes FAQ on international financial sanctions

March 18, 2022

ELTIF | Commission proposes revised regulation to boost ELTIF regime

March 8, 2022

corporate governance

Fresh extension of remote regime for board and shareholder meetings until end of 2022

February 3, 2022

crypto assets

CSSF publishes white paper on risks and opportunities of blockchain and DLT

January 21, 2022

AML

CSSF issues circular 21/788 on AML/CFT external reporting

January 18, 2022

SFDR

Sustainable Finance – implementation of SFDR level 2 deferred until January 1, 2023

December 7, 2021

Investment fund lawyer

Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Private Funds 2022 – Olivier Sciales

December 4, 2021

sustainable finance

Sustainable Finance – CSSF launches fast-track procedure for compliance with the Taxonomy Regulation

December 3, 2021

crypto assets

Crypto funds – CSSF clarifies that Luxembourg AIFs can invest in virtual assets

December 3, 2021

UCITS

CSSF clarifications on the holding of ancillary liquid assets by UCITS

November 11, 2021

SCSp

Luxembourg AIFs under special limited partnership (SCSp) form may use US GAAP accounting principles

November 9, 2021

securitisation in Luxembourg

Proposed changes to enhance clarity and flexibility of Luxembourg securitisation law

October 25, 2021

AIF performance fees

Performance fees: New online CSSF declaration for investment fund managers regarding performance fee model

September 28, 2021

liquidation fund

Non-judicial liquidation of UCITS, UCIs, SIFs and SICARs I CSSF press release

September 15, 2021

Luxembourg company law

Confirmation of the non-application of the financial assistance prohibition to Luxembourg private limited liability companies (S.à r.l)

September 15, 2021

Examining the effects of the Law of 15 July 2021 on Luxembourg’s new Code of Civil Procedure

September 2, 2021

Fund marketing

Luxembourg – New rules on pre-marketing and marketing of investment funds

August 12, 2021

Corporate governance

Extension of the regime for remote board and shareholder meetings until 31 December 2021

July 5, 2021

UCITS performance fees

Clarification of the ESMA’s guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs

April 27, 2021

Circular 02 77

NAV calculation errors – CSSF explanations on the notification form regarding Circular CSSF 02/77

March 5, 2021

Luxembourg funds

Simplication of the submission with the CSSF for new Luxembourg sub-funds

February 26, 2021

Cross border distribution

Cross-border distribution of funds: ESMA finalises rules on standardised information (technical standards)

February 11, 2021

Financial lawyers in Luxembourg

Sustainable Finance I CSSF issues update on SFDR fast-track procedure ahead of March 10 deadline

February 8, 2021

Luxembourg law firm best fund structuring corporate litigation banking and finance

Sustainable Finance | Luxembourg regulator implements SFDR fast track procedure

January 5, 2021

Luxembourg corporate lawyers

CSSF publication of Regulation N°20-09 on the equivalence of the UK for the purpose of the MiFIR third country national regime

December 29, 2020

Luxembourg law firm best in fund structuring and corporate litigation and banking and finance

Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Private Funds 2021 I Chevalier & Sciales

December 21, 2020

CSSF cautions fund industry on implications of expiry of UK’s Brexit transition period

December 16, 2020

Luxembourg corporate lawyers

Sustainable Finance | CSSF fast track procedure

December 2, 2020

Financial lawyers in Luxembourg

FCA Brexit communication to CSSF – UK Temporary permissions regime

November 26, 2020

Cross-border distribution of funds I ESMA consultation paper

November 12, 2020

corporate governance

Law of 20 June 2020 extending measures concerning the holding of meetings in companies and other legal persons

July 8, 2020

VASP

Fintech in Luxembourg | Registration process for virtual asset service providers (VASP)

April 22, 2020

Luxembourg law firm best in fund structuring and corporate litigation and banking and finance

COVID-19: CSSF waives prior notification of swing pricing in FAQ update

April 17, 2020

SFTR

COVID-19: Postponement of SFTR reporting

April 13, 2020

COVID-19 investment funds news | Ensuring corporate governance in time of crisis: measures for regulated investment funds

April 12, 2020

Luxembourg corporate lawyers

COVID-19: CSSF instructs Luxembourg funds to report large-scale redemptions

April 9, 2020

COVID-19 investment funds news | Ensuring corporate governance in time of crisis: measures for regulated investment funds

April 7, 2020

COVID-19 corporate news: Ensuring corporate governance in time of crisis: annual accounts and other issues

April 7, 2020

CSSF updates FAQ on UCITS legislation regarding performance fees and other fees

March 10, 2020

CSSF details areas for improvement in AML/CFT controls in Luxembourg

March 5, 2020

CSSF clarifies in AML/CFT FAQ the responsible persons for a Luxembourg investment fund or manager

March 5, 2020

Automatic deregistration from « inactive » entities in the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register

February 3, 2020

Sustainable Finance | Luxembourg sustainable and ESG UCITS funds set for subscription tax cut

November 6, 2019

Luxembourg law implementing EuVECA and ELTIF regulations and amending RAIF law

September 25, 2019

New rules clarify practical aspects of the Luxembourg Register of Beneficial Owners

April 29, 2019

Luxembourg law on register of beneficial owners and new corporate AML obligations

April 29, 2019

Luxembourg hard Brexit bill of law deposited on 31 January 2019 to the Luxembourg Parliament

February 18, 2019

ESMA and European securities regulators, including CSSF, agreed MoUs with the FCA

February 18, 2019

Luxembourg law firm best fund structuring corporate litigation banking and finance

Prospectus regulation: ESMA publishes list of thresholds below which an EU prospectus is not required

February 18, 2019

The European Supervisory Authorities recommendations on changes to the PRIIPs KID

February 18, 2019

ALFI publication on Luxembourg real estate investment funds : guidance note for the asset management industry

February 15, 2019

CSSF and Hong Kong SFC signed MoU on Mutual Recognition of Funds

February 14, 2019

Amendments of Level 2 Regulations regarding safekeeping obligations for alternative investment funds (AIF) and UCITS depositaries

January 14, 2019

CSSF circular 18/698 on authorisation and organisation of Luxembourg investment fund managers

January 14, 2019

ESMA updates Q&A on MiFID II and MiFIR market structure and transparency issues

January 14, 2019

ESMA updates Q&A on the short-selling regulation

January 14, 2019

ESMA says supervisors should not prioritise action on derivative counterparties left in regulatory limbo

January 14, 2019

Marketing AIFs : New draft of AIFMD update eases pre-marketing requirements

November 28, 2018

Latest update of ESMA Q&A on information to be provided in AIFMD notification procedure

November 21, 2018

CSSF issues circular on governance and organisation of non-UCITS fund depositaries

November 21, 2018

Luxembourg Stock Exchange unveils Securities Official List for non-traded securities

March 23, 2018

Luxembourg introduces draft legislation to create beneficial ownership registers

March 5, 2018

CSSF sets out more restrictive policy on UCITS investment in non-UCITS funds

January 24, 2018

Reorganised Luxembourg company law comes into force

January 5, 2018

Government unveils replacement Luxembourg IP tax regime

October 12, 2017

CSSF press release – mandatory use of Legal Entity Identifier under MiFID II/MiFiR and EMIR

October 12, 2017

ESMA issues new updates to UCITS and AIFMD Q&As

October 11, 2017

Foreign issuers on Luxembourg Stock Exchange must now provide LEI codes

October 9, 2017

CSSF guidance on PRIIPs KID for Luxembourg alternative investment funds

September 11, 2017

Luxembourg law firm best in fund structuring and corporate litigation and banking and finance

Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX)

March 30, 2017

ESMA sets out new rules for UCITS share classes

February 17, 2017

Luxembourg’s one-euro company provides major incentive for entrepreneurs

February 17, 2017

Modernisation of Luxembourg Company Law: changes affecting private limited liability companies (S.à r.l.)

November 18, 2016

Luxembourg regulator updates rules for UCITS depositaries

November 3, 2016

UCITS V regulation on depositaries’ obligations comes into force

October 25, 2016

New VAT rules applicable for directors´ fees starting from 1 January 2017

October 10, 2016

CSSF circular and ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures

July 5, 2016

Simplified faster legal publication regime in Luxembourg

July 4, 2016

CSSF confirms AIFs’ ability to grant loans in updated AIFM law FAQ

June 21, 2016

UCITS V legislation to come into force in Luxembourg in June

May 23, 2016

Proposed Luxembourg legislation introduces changes affecting SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs

March 30, 2016

RAIF: unregulated funds coming soon to Luxembourg

December 1, 2015

ESMA issues additional updates to AIFM Directive Q&A

November 3, 2015

Luxembourg to abolish IP regime and amend corporate wealth tax provisions

October 26, 2015

Luxembourg moves ahead with UCITS V adoption

October 5, 2015

CSSF clarifies marketing rules in updated AIFMD law Q&A

September 15, 2015

ESMA says Jersey, Guernsey and Switzerland are ready for AIFMD passport

July 30, 2015

ESMA issues new updates to AIFMD Q&A

July 6, 2015

ESMA publishes revised Q&A document on UCITS KIID

July 6, 2015

AIFMD CSSF circular 15/612: information to be communicated by Luxembourg-established AIFMs

June 24, 2015

UCITS V – CSSF circular 15/608

June 1, 2015

Luxembourg's direct tax administration publishes circular on residency certificates for funds

March 27, 2015

Legislation filed for new S.àr.l. Simplifiée company form

March 27, 2015

Luxembourg government approves draft FATCA legislation

March 25, 2015

Luxembourg funds gain access to Shanghai-Hong Kong exchange link

March 25, 2015

ESMA issues new guidelines on UCITS derivative and collateral issues

February 5, 2015

ESMA issues final report on UCITS V delegated acts

February 2, 2015

CSSF issues eighth update to AIFMD law Q&A

January 29, 2015

Tax authority issues draft circular on FATCA compliance

January 29, 2015

CSSF press release on urgent reminder to companies to appoint a depository of bearer shares by 18 February 2015

January 28, 2015

CSSF press release on EMIR – Non financial counterparties

January 26, 2015

CSSF press release on EBA’s final guidelines on disclosure requirements for the EU banking sector

January 26, 2015

Circular CSSF 15/602 on documents to be submitted on an annual basis

January 26, 2015

CSSF Circular 15/600 on transposition of EBA’s guidelines on significant risk transfer for traditional and synthetic securitizations

January 26, 2015

Circular CSSF 14/596 on communication regime under the single supervisory mechanism for significant entities

January 26, 2015

Circular CSSF14/597 on the central administration, internal governance and risk management

January 26, 2015

CSSF publishes FAQs on bearer share immobilisation law

January 25, 2015

CSSF issues reminder on AIFMD reporting obligations

January 20, 2015

CSSF circular adopts ESMA guidelines on money market funds

January 15, 2015

Market abuse directive

November 14, 2014

Changes to Luxembourg’s bearer shares regime

November 14, 2014

Updated ESMA Q&A on the application of the AIFMD – 30 September 2014

November 14, 2014

Issue of the first sovereign Sukuk in Luxembourg and the Eurozone

November 14, 2014

ESMA consults on depositary requirements under UCITS V

November 10, 2014

CSSF Circular 14/592 on guidelines of ESMA on ETFs and other UCITS issues

October 24, 2014

Launching of an official database of supervised entities

October 23, 2014

Luxembourg Freeport

September 18, 2014

Updated ESMA AIFMD Q&A deals with reporting details, depositary obligations and PE leverage calculation

August 5, 2014

CSSF issues circular on investor notification of material changes to open-ended UCITS funds

July 31, 2014

CSSF issues new update to AIFMD law Q&A

July 31, 2014

CSSF receives 215 requests for full AIFMD authorisation

July 23, 2014

Countdown approaches for UCITS V implementation

June 11, 2014

ESMA draws up proposed AIFMD passport questions for regulators

April 17, 2014

CSSF updates Q&A on AIFMD implementation law

March 26, 2014

ESMA Q&A targets common supervisory approach to AIFMD application

March 5, 2014

CSSF issues communication in relation to bitcoins

February 19, 2014

CSSF offers technical details for AIFMD manager reporting

January 27, 2014

CSSF publishes new update of AIFMD FAQs

January 21, 2014

ESMA publishes amended final AIFM Directive reporting rules

October 10, 2013

ESMA publishes opinion on AIFM Directive rules covering late transposition

September 2, 2013

CSSF press release on guidance in relation to EuVECA regulation

August 6, 2013

CSSF publishes guidance on AIFM Directive for Luxembourg-based managers

July 20, 2013

ESMA adds further AIFM Directive regulatory co-operation agreements

July 20, 2013

Luxembourg’s AIFM Directive transposition law comes into force

July 16, 2013

Luxembourg’s AIFM Directive transposition law receives parliamentary approval

July 10, 2013

CSSF publishes frequently asked questions on master-feeder UCITS structures

June 27, 2013

CSSF announces transitional measures for managers and funds under AIFM Directive

June 20, 2013

ESMA unveils AIFM Directive supervisory pact with 34 non-EU regulators

June 5, 2013

ESMA publishes final report on key AIFM Directive concepts

June 5, 2013

CSSF press release 13/23 regarding the AIFM Directive: CSSF signs 34 MOUs with third party counterparts

June 4, 2013

ESMA consultation paper of May 24 on AIFM Directive reporting obligations

June 3, 2013

European Commission publishes regulations on AIFM Directive opt-in and member state of reference

May 27, 2013

Law of 6 April 2013 on dematerialised securities

May 15, 2013

Securitization FAQ published by the CSSF

May 13, 2013

Luxembourg offers east Europeans and Russians additional structuring options

April 2, 2013

Mandatory squeeze-outs and sell-outs of securities of listed companies under Luxembourg law

April 1, 2013

Authorisation requirements of Luxembourg investment advisers to Luxembourg funds (i.e. SIFs, UCITS, etc.)

March 7, 2013

CSSF circular implements ESMA guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues

March 4, 2013

A new Luxembourg regime for family offices

March 4, 2013

ESMA finalises guidelines on UCITS repo and reverse repo arrangements

March 4, 2013

ESMA final guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the AIFM Directive

February 15, 2013

ESMA consults industry on draft guidelines and technical standards for AIFM Directive

December 19, 2012

Commission published long-awaited Level 2 rules for AIFM Directive

December 19, 2012

CSSF abolishes Luxembourg’s promoter approval regime for UCITS

November 30, 2012

Special limited partnership (société en commandite spéciale) introduced under Luxembourg’s AIFMD legislation

October 22, 2012

Luxembourg’s AIFM Directive transposition law awaits scrutiny by Parliament

October 15, 2012

CSSF regulation sets out risk management and conflict of interest rules for SIFs

September 10, 2012

CSSF publishes circular on non-launched, inactive and closed fund compartments

August 21, 2012

Esma unveils draft remuneration guidelines for alternative fund managers

July 12, 2012

AIFM Directive – Analysis highlights Commission’s divergence from Esma level 2 proposals

May 24, 2012

Esma to open discussions on AIFMD supervision with non-EU regulators

May 10, 2012

European Commission publishes AIFMD level 2 implementation proposals

April 3, 2012

Luxembourg’s amended SIF law comes into force

April 2, 2012

Luxembourg adopts ‘AIFMD-ready’ amended SIF legislation

March 9, 2012

Esma launches discussion paper on AIFMD technical standards

March 7, 2012

ESMA refines proposed framework to deal with complexity of ETFs and other Ucits

February 3, 2012

Esma advice increases certainty on third-country AIFM Directive questions

January 27, 2012

Esma finalises advice to European Commission on AIFMD Level 2 measures

November 17, 2011

Esma proposes measures to handle problems arising from non-implementation of Ucits IV

October 13, 2011

Adapting the SIF law for the AIFM Directive era

September 7, 2011

Esma issues proposals on treatment of third country entities under AIFMD

August 25, 2011

Law of 3 August 2011 relating to the reporting and documentation requirements in the case of mergers and divisions

August 15, 2011

Esma’s consultation paper of July 13, 2011 on AIFM Directive proposals

July 18, 2011

The Luxembourg fund law implementing UCITS IV

July 14, 2011

AIFM Directive to come into force on July 21

July 1, 2011

Law of 24 May 2011 on the exercise of shareholders’ rights in shareholders’ meetings of listed companies

June 2, 2011

AIFM Directive set to come into force following approval by EU Council

May 30, 2011

Use of Luxembourg management companies to access the AIFMD passport

May 4, 2011

Esma seeks market views on AIFM Directive implementation

April 18, 2011

AIFM Directive set for delay until June

March 11, 2011

UCITS IV guide – removing barriers to Europe’s single fund market

February 15, 2011

AIFM Directive guide – a new environment for alternative funds in Europe

February 9, 2011

CSSF issues statement on the rules applicable to Sukuk

February 4, 2011

AIFM Directive expected to become law in March

December 27, 2010

Luxembourg becomes first EU country to adopt Ucits IV Directive on December 16

December 21, 2010

The law of 10 December 2010 on the introduction of international accounting standards

December 19, 2010

What will replace the 1929 Holding Company regime?

December 13, 2010

Luxembourg finance minister confirms Ucits IV transposition before year-end

December 7, 2010

2011 exemption threshold for securitization vehicles

November 30, 2010

UCITS IV cross-border mergers – general overview

November 25, 2010

UCITS IV Key Investor Information Document – general overview

November 25, 2010

A guide to the AIFM directive compromise text – update on third country rules

November 4, 2010

Trialogue meeting endorses EU AIFM Directive compromise

October 27, 2010

UK and French ministers to discuss AIFM Directive deadlock

October 14, 2010

Talks continue on new Belgian AIFM directive compromise

October 12, 2010

AIFM Directive prospects backed at Luxembourg fund conference

September 30, 2010

Luxembourg bill of law transposing the UCITS IV Directive

September 27, 2010

Third-country managers and the AIFM Directive

September 27, 2010

New circular on Islamic finance – Indirect tax treatment of Murabaha and Ijara agreements

July 6, 2010

Subcription tax for ETFs and Microfinance funds to be abolished

June 10, 2010

Entry into force of the law concerning the audit profession and CSSF circular 10/439

April 20, 2010

Migration or relocation of offshore funds to Luxembourg

February 24, 2010

Luxembourg: a hub for Islamic Finance

February 24, 2010

Issue of a Luxembourg Tax Circular on Islamic Finance

February 24, 2010

New requirements on the identification of the beneficial owners of Luxembourg SICARs

February 1, 2010

Protocol between Luxembourg and Spain amending the double tax treaty

February 1, 2010

Requirements regarding half-yearly financial information for SICARs

January 28, 2010

Luxembourg UCITS "hedge funds"

November 18, 2009

Luxembourg and the AIFM Directive

August 4, 2009

Madoff case – Luxembourg court orders winding-up of Luxalpha and Herald (Lux) funds

April 16, 2009

Madoff case (Luxalpha SICAV) – orders imposed by the CSSF on UBS (Luxembourg) S.A.

February 25, 2009

Madoff case – Herald (Lux) – Decision by the CSSF to withdraw the fund from the list

February 17, 2009

Luxembourg – Hong Kong double tax treaty entered into force

February 16, 2009

Madoff case – Luxalpha SICAV – Decision by the CSSF to withdraw the fund from the list and request of liquidation

February 4, 2009

Luxembourg – Investment Funds – CSSF press release on the Madoff case

January 28, 2009

Role of the depositary in a Luxembourg UCITS fund

January 25, 2009

Luxembourg – Investment Funds – Impact of the Madoff fraud case

January 5, 2009

Luxembourg – 2009 Tax Reform introduced by the Law of 16 December 2008

December 18, 2008

Luxembourg – Hong Kong double tax treaty has been ratified

December 11, 2008

Investment Funds – Guidelines of the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) concerning eligible assets for investment by UCITS

November 28, 2008

Investment Funds – From UCITS III to UCITS IV

November 22, 2008

Investment Funds – CSSF Circular – Clarification of the relationship between the custodian and the prime broker in case of a SIF

November 10, 2008

Amendments to the SICAR law

October 17, 2008

New draft bill – Exemption of withholding tax on dividends paid to treaty countries

October 2, 2008

CSSF – precisions on the prohibition of uncovered short selling

October 1, 2008

CSSF – ban on naked short sales

September 24, 2008

Investment Funds – UCITS risk management process – clarification on the information to be provided to the CSSF

September 1, 2008

Investment Funds – Update on the eligible assets for investments for UCITS

September 1, 2008

Investment Funds – securities lending in relation to UCITS

September 1, 2008

Securitization in Luxembourg: some recent clarifications by the CSSF

June 20, 2008

Tax reforms proposed by the Luxembourg government

June 2, 2008

Amendment to the SICAR regime – possibility to have multiple compartments

April 30, 2008

New draft law – amendment of Luxembourg company law

February 29, 2008

New Luxembourg tax measures effective as of 1 January 2008

January 4, 2008

Intellectual property – New draft law: 80% exemption of income derived from intellectual property

December 21, 2007

130/30 funds in Luxembourg

November 15, 2007

Tax treaty between Luxembourg and Hong Kong

November 15, 2007

Proposal for a future decrease and abolition of Luxembourg capital duty

October 10, 2007

CSSF circular – financial information to be provided by specialized investment funds

October 10, 2007

MiFID implemented in Luxembourg

August 27, 2007

CSSF Risk spreading guidelines for SIFs

August 8, 2007

The Law of 23 March 2007 has amended the Luxembourg company law

July 24, 2007

Information duty of the bank – new Luxembourg judgement of 6 December 2006

March 12, 2007

Abolishment of minimum par value requirement

March 12, 2007

Luxembourg parliament adopted a law replacing the 1991 law on UCIs

February 20, 2007

Draft law regarding SPF

November 20, 2006

New Luxembourg law – introduction of corporate governance measures

October 20, 2006

ECJ decision – Cadbury Schweppes – impact on Luxembourg

October 17, 2006

New investment vehicle under discussion – SOGEPAF – alternative to holding 1929

October 17, 2006

CSSF – guidelines on the concept of risk capital for SICARs

August 21, 2006

Real Estate – amendment of double tax treaty between France and Luxembourg – alternative structures

August 9, 2006

Abolishment of net worth tax – final withholding tax of 10%

August 9, 2006