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.

As we navigate through 2025, welcome to the Q2 - AIF industry Update in which our legal, regulatory and tax experts from Luxembourg and the Netherlands cover the most recent key developments in the European AIF market from the last three months relevant in particular for fund managers and sponsors, institutional investors and professionals of financial sector.

Key topics include recent progress on changes to the Dutch lucrative interest regime and entity qualification rules, Luxembourg tax developments on the requalification of interest-free loans in equity instruments, regulatory developments on evolving ESG disclosure and fund naming standards, liquidity management tools and cross-border fund distribution, implementation of the European Accessibility Act, updates on AML/CFT and crypto-asset regulation, and the latest findings on leveraged AIFs and digital operational resilience.

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

Don’t miss out the interview of Paul Jiang-Kalbe, Director of Business Development at INTREAL Luxembourg S.A.

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.