Worldwide: Financial Services

On 15 April 2025, the European Commission published a targeted consultation on the integration of EU capital markets (Consultation).

On 2 May 2025, the European Commission published a Call for Evidence seeking feedback from interested stakeholders on its initiative to reform the SFDR.

The rapid expansion of the digital economy has outpaced traditional tax systems, creating significant challenges for governments—especially in developing countries.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) recently launched the first volume of a groundbreaking, open-access and peer-reviewed journal, which is dedicated to promoting dialogue...

The Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") has published a consultation setting out proposed changes to its AIF Rulebook, the Central Bank's set of requirements applicable...

On 14 August 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published the feedback statement ("Statement") on its December 2024 consultation ("Consultation") on proposed changes...

An AIF can currently take one of five legal forms: unit trust, investment company, common contractual fund ("CCF"), investment limited partnership ("ILP") and Irish collective asset-management vehicle ("ICAV"). Each form of AIF may have open-ended, closed-ended or limited liquidity funds. A comparison of the different structures is set out in the table below.

Regulated funds, SIFs and RAIFs should automatically qualify for the CIV Exemption.

To enhance Luxembourg's competitiveness and attractiveness for asset managers, the Luxembourg government has submitted bill No. 8590 (The Bill) to the Luxembourg parliament...