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Oct 07, 2026CSSF issues first FAQ on Tokenisation
Luxembourg funds can issue native tokens, but a consolidated view and careful control agent notification remain essential, says the CSSF. On 2 October 2026, the CSSF published the first version of its FAQ on tokenisation , aimed at Luxembourg undertakings for collective investment (" UCIs") and
Oct 07, 2026ESG Ratings Regulation | New delegated regulation sets out separation requirements for ESG rating providers
New rules require ESG rating providers to separate their rating activities from other business lines through tiered organisational safeguards. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/872 of 21 April 2026 (the " Delegated Regulation") sets out regulatory technical standards (" RTS") specifying the
Oct 07, 2026SFDR I Update of CSSF’s FAQ on Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation
On 21 July 2026, the CSSF clarified under Q1 of the FAQ on Sustainable Finance Disclosure that changes to article 8 and 9 SFDR RTS precontractual templates must follow the same regime as any other changes made to the prospectus or issuing document (with some that could be considered as material)
Oct 07, 2026CSSF fund authorisation statistics | How to get your Luxembourg fund authorised faster
Seven filing mistakes are adding weeks to Luxembourg fund launches. Here is how to avoid them. Most delays in Luxembourg fund authorisations are within the applicant's control, not the regulator’s. On 3 August 2026, the CSSF published updated statistics , current as of 30 June 2026, on how long it
Oct 07, 2026AIFMD | Luxembourg introduces statutory compartments for SCSp and SCS alternative investment funds
Luxembourg’s proposed Article 28bis lets authorised-AIFM-managed SCSp/SCS funds create ring-fenced compartments without adopting a fund product law. A new structuring option for Luxembourg partnership AIFs On 30 July 2026, a draft law was published to amend the Luxembourg law of 12 July 2013 on
Oct 07, 2026Triangular Passporting I ESMA clarifies the rules of the game
On 7 July 2026, ESMA published a supervisory briefing on “ Triangular Passporting ” under Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments (" MiFID II”, the “ Briefing”). Asset managers with MiFID permissions should review their cross-border structures now - ESMA expects full alignment with
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Apr 30, 2026BSP General Brochure
In this brochure you will find the description of all the activity that we can put in place for you. BSP is an independent full-service law firm based in Luxembourg, committed to providing the very best legal services to our domestic and international clients in all aspects of Luxembourg business
Mar 23, 2026RAIF | Reserved Alternative Investment Funds
This brochure focuses on the Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF), a flexible alternative investment vehicle approved by the Law of 23 July 2016, which entered into force on 31 August 2016 (the RAIF Law). The RAIF Law creates a new type of unregulated fund which has many of the features of
Feb 12, 2026Investment Management Brochure
Our new Investment Management practice brochure includes our expertise in this market and all the specificities of investment vehicles in Luxembourg. Our team has a strong and well-established expertise in all areas of investment funds law. At a time of increasing and changing regulation, we ensure
Feb 12, 2025ELTIF in a nutshell
The ELTIF was created by Regulation (EU) 2015/760 on European Long-term Investment Funds of 19 May 2015 (and effective from 9 December 2015) (the “ ELTIF 1 Regulation”). The European Long-Term Investment Fund (“ ELTIF”) is a type of collective investment framework allowing investors to invest money
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Aug 25, 2026Islamic finance | CSSF updates guidance on authorised investment funds
On 15 July 2026, the CSSF updated its guidance entitled “Authorised Investment Funds and Islamic Finance”, initially published on 11 May 2011 (the “ Guidance”). The Guidance remains a high-level overview of the Luxembourg regulatory landscape applicable to Shariah-compliant investment funds. While
Feb 05, 2026Chambers | Investment Funds 2026 Guide
The Investment Funds 2026 guide covers over 20 key jurisdictions in this sector. The guide provides the latest information on alternative investment funds and retail funds, including fund formation, restrictions on investors, the regulatory environment, operational requirements, the fund finance
Jul 02, 2025Luxembourg has room to grow in crypto
Paperjam Article and Video Luxembourg’s strong fund ecosystem positions it well for future growth in crypto and tokenisation. Despite this growth potential and regulations supporting this space, certain challenges persist. BSP partner and head of its Investment Management department Evelyn Maher
Apr 24, 2025Paperjam Experts | Alternative investments: Luxembourg has room to grow in crypto
Luxembourg’s strong fund ecosystem positions it well for future growth in crypto and tokenisation. Despite this growth potential and regulations supporting this space, certain challenges persist. Our Partner and head of the Investment Management department, Evelyn Maher shares her insights on the
Mar 07, 2025Chambers | Investment Funds 2025 Guide
The Investment Funds 2025 guide covers over 20 key jurisdictions in this sector. The guide provides the latest information on alternative investment funds and retail funds, including fund formation, restrictions on investors, the regulatory environment, operational requirements, the fund finance
Jul 30, 2024LuxCMA Let's Talk Podcast | SFDR: What's Next on the Horizon?
Since its introduction in March 2021, the SFDR has transformed the landscape of sustainable finance, setting new standards for transparency and accountability. Listen to the latest LuxCMA - Luxembourg Capital Markets Association podcast episode featuring our Investment Management Partner and
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