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The CSSF issued on 24 July 2024 a clarification regarding the controls Luxembourg depositaries must implement when handling AIFs investing in illiquid assets. The CSSF has observed inconsistencies in how depositaries approach their safekeeping duties, particularly in ownership verification and

On 20 June 2024, the CSSF has released an update on its Frequently Asked Questions concerning Circular CSSF 02/77 on protection of investors in case of NAV calculation errors, non-compliance with investment rules and other types of errors at UCI level (which will be replaced by Circular CSSF 24/856

In 2012, the European EMIR regulation came into force to improve the transparency of over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded (ETD) derivatives markets and reduce credit and operational risks. Twelve years later, a regime update reinforcing the requirements applicable to derivatives processing is

On 2 November 2023, the CSSF issued circular CSSF 23/844 (the " Circular") aiming to clarify the technical details regarding reporting obligations for Alternative Investment Fund Managers (“ AIFMs”). The Circular repeals the CSSF circular 14/581. Reporting obligations of AIFMs Directive 2011/61/EU

On 23 August 2023, the Luxembourg Business Register (hereinafter " LBR") issued circular 16/02 (the " Circular") aiming to provide certain clarifications regarding the steps to be taken with the LBR, following the entry into force of the law of 23 July 2016 on reserved alternative investment funds

On 19 January 2023, the CSSF issued circular 23/829 (the " Circular") on the application of the guidelines on the criteria for the exemption of investment firms from liquidity requirements in accordance with Article 43(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 (the “ Investment Firms Regulation”). The