European Union: Wealth & Asset Management

As more Northern Europeans consider relocating to Spain for retirement, understanding the Spanish tax system before making the move has become crucial. Many expats from the Netherlands and Belgium discover too late that their existing investment portfolios, pension arrangements, and financial structures may be treated very differently under Spanish tax residency rules, potentially resulting in unexpected wealth tax obligations and capital gains exposure.

Carried interest constitutes a performance-sharing mechanism whose legal qualification, holding arrangements, and transfer conditions raise specific wealth management and tax issues.

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit scheme designed to enable highly skilled non‑EU nationals to live and work in Cyprus, particularly in sectors experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals.

Cyprus holding companies provide a highly tax-efficient structure for international investments structures. The jurisdiction combines an extensive participation exemption regime with zero withholding taxes on profit repatriation fully aligned with EU, OECD and BEPS regulations.

Modern family wealth is increasingly international. Entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families often hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, while family members may reside in different countries.

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

An experienced service provider can help fund managers domiciling in Luxembourg make the most of the Duchy’s favourable regulatory climate.

The German insurance market, with €1.9 trillion in assets, represents one of Europe's largest pools of institutional capital, with allocations to alternative investments growing from 23% to 30% over the past two years.

This quarterly report examines significant regulatory developments affecting Irish asset management and investment funds from January to March 2026. The analysis covers Central Bank initiatives on tokenisation and supervisory procedures, AIFMD II implementation requirements, EU-wide reforms including EMIR 3 and sustainability reporting, and critical compliance deadlines extending through 2027.