The European AIF market is one of the fastest growing in the financial sector. For this reason, your AKD counsels keep up to date with developments in this dynamic industry. To help financial market participants to stay on top of current trends in the AIF space, the AKD Quarterly Update provides information on selected Luxembourg and Dutch legal, tax and regulatory matters within the AIF industry.

This Quarterly Update, covering Q4 2023, contains the latest news and updates on inter alia the last update on SFDR interpretation, in particular the importance of the investment fund’s name to avoid any investors’ misleading as well as the ALFI comments on MiCAR implementation. Other topics include the European legislator's growing interest in regulating the retail investor protection and the vulnerabilities from liquidity mismatch in open-ended funds.

You will also read about tax hot topics from the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Don’t miss out the Interview of Tjebco de Jong and Ali Gündüz, respectively managing director and commercial director at Trustmoore Luxembourg.

Enjoy the read and get in touch with us if you require more detailed information and assistance on the latest AIF developments and their implications.

Informational Update: This Quarterly Update serves as an informational resource to the readers, providing insights into new legislation or supervisory priorities. It does not require immediate action but aims to enhance understanding of the regulatory landscape and keep readers informed about relevant developments.

Compliance Considerations: This Quarterly Update prompts readers to review their current practices and assess their compliance with the new legislation or supervisory priorities. It may involve implementing changes, updating documentation, or adopting new practices to ensure compliance and maintain regulatory standards.