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Oct 07, 2022CSSF update on cross-border distribution of investment funds
On 20 September 2022, the CSSF published an FAQ on Cross Border Distribution of Funds - Guidance on Marketing Communication (the “ FAQ”) which aims to address a number of key aspects of the application of Article 4 of the regulation 2019/1156 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June
Oct 06, 2022Adjustment of input VAT deduction | ECJ decision
On 7 July 2022, the European Court of Justice (“ ECJ”) decided on case C-194/21 c oncerning the adjustment of input VAT deductions within the meaning of Articles 184 and 185 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (“ VAT Directive”). Background
Oct 06, 2022European Commission public consultation | Tackling the role of enablers that contribute to tax evasion and aggressive tax planning
On 6 July 2022, the European Commission (the “ Commission”) announced a public consultation on tackling the role of intermediaries (referred to as " Enablers") in facilitating complex tax schemes. The consultation period runs from 6 July through 12 October 2022 and aims at collecting feedback on
Oct 06, 2022Higher Administrative Court rules on concept of hidden dividend distribution
In a judgment dated 27 July 2022, the Luxembourg Higher Administrative Court ( Cour administrative) (the “ Court”) handed down a decision concerning hidden dividend distributions. Facts of the case In the case at hand, an individual (the “ Director”) was the shareholder of a foreign company (“
Oct 06, 2022Fight against money laundering and terrorist financing | Amendments to the requirements for persons subject to the AML Law
On 12 August 2022, the law of 29 July 2022 entered into force (hereinafter the “ Law”) amending 1) the Code of criminal procedure, 2) the amended law of 8 August 2000 on international judicial assistance in criminal matters, 3) the amended law of 12 November 2004 on the fight against money
Oct 06, 2022New requirements for investment fund managers to take into account sustainability risks
Background The Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1270 amends the Commission Directive 2010/43/EU which implements the UCITS directive, by imposing obligations on UCITS management companies (“ ManCos”) to integrate sustainability considerations into their decision-making and risk management
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