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Perspectives on fund operations, governance, and regulation in Luxembourg.
Alternative Investment Funds in Luxembourg: Investing in Defence, Dual-Use, Shipping, Mining and Green Projects
Defence, dual-use technologies, shipping, mining and green projects are gaining attention from alternative investment funds. What specific controls should be considered, and how can fund sponsors ensure that new investment strategies remain aligned with their risk appetite?
AML, AI & Technology Projects: What Good Project Governance Looks Like
External providers bring expertise and capacity, but not responsibility. From AML/CFT remediation to AI/technology projects, effective provider management requires clear governance, defined roles, measurable KPIs and ongoing oversight.
My Whoop knows more about me than our clients know about their own funds
Standardisation is not the enemy of tailored reporting. It is the only thing that makes it affordable.
Substance in Luxembourg's Financial Sector: From Box-Ticking to Bottleneck
Why "having an address" in Luxembourg stopped being enough, and what authorities on both sides of the border now expect to see.
The Augmented Investment Firm: Building Institutional-Grade Operations Without Institutional Overhead
Smaller investment firms do not need to replicate large institutions’ infrastructure to achieve operational excellence. Strategic operating partners can provide institutional-grade capabilities, supporting scalable operating models and Luxembourg governance needs while preserving agility.
Sample Testing in AML/CFT: Asking the Right Questions
Sample testing is not simply about selecting investor files. It begins with a question. This article explores different perspectives for constructing an AML/CFT sample testing programme.
AML/CFT/CPF Country Risk Assessment: Navigating the Available Sources
AML/CFT/CPF Country risk assessment is a cornerstone of the risk-based approach, yet no single methodology is prescribed by law. This article explores the current legal framework, the principal sources available to practitioners and a few methodological questions they raise.
RR & RC in Luxembourg Funds: Understanding the Roles and How to Make Them Work
The RR and RC play complementary roles in an effective AML/CFT framework. One provides strategic oversight, the other ensures day-to-day implementation. This article explains their respective responsibilities and how operational support can strengthen AML governance while preserving accountability.
Sub-threshold AIF: the agile route to launching your Luxembourg alternative fund
How asset managers, family offices, and investment sponsors can structure a Luxembourg alternative investment vehicle simply, cost-effectively, and with a single point of contact.