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Luxembourg is preparing for the transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023, which aims to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and

On 5 January 2026, the OECD Inclusive Framework issued additional guidance on the application of the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (“ Pillar Two” or the “ GloBE Rules”). This guidance covers several topics, most notably the “Side-by-Side Safe Harbour”, which is currently applicable to US

In November 2024, the Luxembourg Red Cross and the Blood Transfusion Centre launched an appeal for donors, as blood reserves were only covering one week's hospital needs. In this context, Luxembourg could soon take an important step towards ensuring the long-term future of its solidarity-based blood

On 16 December 2025, the Luxembourg government introduced Draft Law No. 8669, proposing to allow the deferral of the share capital payment for companies having the form of a société à responsabilité limitée (“ SARL”) for up to 12 months after incorporation. This reform would eliminate the current

Circular 25/901 also applies to undertakings for collective investment subject to Part II of the law of 17 December 2010 on undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities, as amended (“ Part II UCIs” and the “ 2010 Law” respectively). This article concentrates on the changes to

The CSSF issued Circular 25/901 on 19 December 2025 as part of a broader effort towards modernisation, clarification and simplification. The circular applies to investment companies in risk capital (" SICARs"), specialised investment funds (" SIFs") and Part II undertakings for collective investment

On 18 December 2025, the CSSF published Version 6 of its FAQ relating to Circular CSSF 22/811 on UCI Administrators (“ UCIA Circular”). This updated FAQ focuses on clarifying the scope of application of the UCIA Circular and removes certain previously included questions. It does not introduce new

On 16 December 2025, the CSSF published Circular CSSF 25/900 (the “ Amending Circular”) amending Circular CSSF 22/811 on the authorisation and organisation of entities acting as UCI administrators (the " UCIA Circular"), with immediate effect as of 16 December 2025. The Amending Circular introduces

Circular 25/901 also applies to specialised investment funds (“ SIFs”) and repeals CSSF Circular 07/309. Part II of our series of articles concentrates on the changes to the SIF regime. Part I and Part III deal with the changes to the SICAR and Part II UCI regimes respectively. Scope The circular

Background The European Commission’s release of a comprehensive reform package on 4 December 2025 represents a major step forward in the European Union’s drive to create a unified financial services market. Building on proposals first introduced in June 2024, the reform package aims to transform the

On 5 December 2025, the European Supervisory Authorities published an updated consolidated version of the Q&A on the PRIIPs Key Information Document (“ KID”). This consolidated document brings together guidance issued by the European Commission and by the European Supervisory Authorities, covering