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The AIFMD deal was largely negotiated under the Swedish EU presidency which ended on 30 June. Spain took over on 1 July and redecorated the atrium at the European Council building with solar panels. Photo: EU2023ES via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
July 20, 2023

AIFMD deal clarifies leverage rules for loan funds

Negotiators from the European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
News
July 20, 2023

Luxembourg 2nd cross-border provider in EU retail

Cyprus has emerged as the primary location for firms offering cross-border investment services to…
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The opening lap at the 2010 F1 Malaysia Grand Prix. Image by Morio via Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
July 17, 2023

Luxembourg, upgrading funds law, seeks pole in Eltifs

The 60-seat Luxembourg parliament has finalised its adoption of a major upgrade of five investment…
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Co-founders of the LVPA. L-to-R: Christophe Vandendorpe at EY, Rafael Le Saux at PWC, Hind El Gaidi at Astorg, and Antoine Boggini at BHB. Photo: IO.
News
July 17, 2023

IO Talks: Luxembourg’s finance ambassador Nicolas Mackel

Nicolas Mackel, the CEO of the Luxembourg for Finance development agency Luxembourg for Finance and…
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Finance minister Yuriko Backes addressing the 60-seat Luxembourg parliament on Tuesday. Image from video by ChambreTV.
Sector
July 12, 2023

Luxembourg turbocharges its financial hub with tax exemptions

Luxembourg’s parliament, with 55 votes in favour and only two against, has embraced a highly…
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Risk
Asset Managers
July 11, 2023

Efama: European funds sector does not pose systemic threat

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) has declared that the European investment…
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Co-founders of the LVPA. L-to-R: Christophe Vandendorpe at EY, Rafael Le Saux at PWC, Hind El Gaidi at Astorg, and Antoine Boggini at BHB. Photo: IO.
Asset Managers
July 7, 2023

Podcast: Alfi chair Goy on priorities for Luxembourg funds

Jean-Marc Goy, recently appointed as chairperson of Alfi, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund…
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Jean-Marc Goy, Chairperson at ALFI.
Asset Managers
July 6, 2023

Alfi Chair Goy: ‘Common goal is to strike the right balance’

With a clear vision in mind, Jean-Marc Goy, chairperson at the Association of the Luxembourg Fund…
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Jessika ROSWALL (Minister for EU Affairs, Sweden). Photo: EU Council.
Sector
June 26, 2023

Industry fears ‘suboptimal’ outcome of Mifid review

With a few days to go before crucial EU talks that could lead to major reforms of the Markets in…
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FATF Financial Action Task Force. Photo by Hervé Cortinat, OECD.
Sector
June 26, 2023

FATF: ‘Luxembourg has a very good idea of what it needs to do’

The world’s top body for the fight against money laundering on Friday said it has found a “high…
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The ALFI Roadshow in Frankfurt attracted some 300 people on Wednesday.
Events
June 22, 2023

ALFI roadshow in Frankfurt urged to reimagine VUCA

In the face of market volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, a combination popularly…
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Luxembourg's parliament is the 60-seat Chambres de Deputees. Photo: Wikimedia CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
June 21, 2023

‘Investment law needs to clarify suspension policies’

Luxembourg’s parliament needs to make sure that its proposed update for the Grand Duchy’s law on…
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Investment Officer's Portfolio Day 2023 in Brussels
Events
June 14, 2023

AI in asset management? Focus on end of curve

Investment businesses positioning themselves for a future shaped by artificial intelligence should…
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Luxembourg, awaiting FATF visit, under the AML spotlight
Sector
June 13, 2023

FATF set to discuss Luxembourg AML assessment

As global financial hub known for its robust banking and investment industry, Luxembourg is awaiting…
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