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Luxembourg Private Funds Organised As Companies: How To Make Them Fit For Purpose
Luxembourg's partnership limited by shares (SCA) offers private fund managers a compelling corporate alternative to the special limited partnership structure, particularly for EU family offices and high-net-worth individuals. When combined with the RAIF regime, this vehicle achieves tax neutrality while maintaining the corporate governance framework that certain investors prefer. The SCA-RAIF structure addresses key legal and tax considerations while providing flexibility for secondary strategies, fund-of-f
Luxembourg Finance
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Loyens & Loeff
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Involvement Of External Support In The Portfolio Management Of Luxembourg IFMs
Luxembourg's fund industry has long relied on external portfolio managers and investment advisors, but recent regulatory scrutiny raises fundamental questions about how investment decision-making is organized and where authority truly resides. The distinction between delegation and advisory models is not merely formal—it reflects a deeper tension between commercial reality and regulatory expectations, with direct consequences for sponsors seeking to maintain control while meeting substance requirement
Luxembourg Finance
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Loyens & Loeff
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Risk-based Approach : Key Updates
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) introduces a more structured framework for risk assessment while maintaining the Risk-Based Approach at its core. Enhanced Due Diligence requirements now extend to high-net-worth individuals and residence-by-investment schemes, while Simplified Due Diligence faces stricter conditions. The regulation provides EU-wide clarity on politically exposed persons (PEPs) and establishes harmonised risk factors across member states.
Luxembourg Commercial
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CMS Luxembourg
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Q&A For EU Fund Managers Establishing A Luxembourg In-house AIFM
EU fund managers are increasingly opting to establish their own Luxembourg-based licensed entities to manage European private funds, known as authorised alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs). This Q&A addresses the practical considerations and key questions that arise when choosing between an in-house AIFM controlled by the fund manager versus engaging a third-party Luxembourg AIFM.
Luxembourg Finance
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Loyens & Loeff
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