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Asset management: achieving a competitive advantage
The asset management industry of today is marked by increased competition and growing customer demands for transparency – all set against the backdrop of a volatile market. As firms grapple with business issues such as product innovation, evolving fee structure and industry consolidation, they also find themselves needing to devote more time than ever to managing regulatory demands.

Our global reach
Our Global Asset Management Center helps you navigate these challenges by bringing together the ideas from 35,000 professionals around the world. The result is seamless, high-quality service, wherever you’re located.

Our insight
Turn to us for a clear perspective on issues that affect the asset management industry. Our wealth of knowledge helps you retain and grow assets, enhance investment performance, mitigate risk and respond to regulatory changes.

Investment Funds in Luxembourg. Luxembourg has become one of the leading centres for investment funds - particularly as a domicile and an administration centre. The first fund was established in 1959.

Most Luxembourg investment funds are distributed cross-border, both inside and outside the European Union (EU). Funds with European Passport (UCITS funds) may be marketed freely in other EU countries after complying with a minimum of formalities. These funds account for nearly 80% of the assets of Luxembourg funds.
Other funds are generally reserved for institutional or informed investors. They may only be marketed in other countries if they comply with the specific conditions stipulated by local authorities. In this category, the number of alternative investment funds, including hedge funds and real estate funds, has grown strongly in recent years.

AIFMD Quickscan tool: Your first step towards compliance

1 December 2011
The rules of the future game are therefore becoming clearer. Now is the perfect time for each AIFM to start assessing its operational readiness towards some of the key provisions of the Directive.
The Quickscan tool (pdf, 1.1mb) has been designed to be your first step towards the AIFM Directive.


AIFM Directive alert: ESMA technical advice on AIFM implementing measures

22 November 2011
ESMA’s technical advice (pdf, 1.1mb) to the European Commission on possible implementing measures of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive was issued on 16 November 2011.


Global hedge fund survey 2011

7 November 2011
Our recent survey, which juxtaposes the views of managers and investors, indicates that the two groups differ on some important matters such as governance, administration, succession and capital raising. How can they bridge these gaps and find consensus? Tap into our findings for insights and analysis.


Brazilian asset management in focus, part 1

5 November 2011
Sound macroeconomic and social policies implemented during the past 16 years have delivered an extended period of stability, growth and social gain in Brazil. Buoyed by this growth, the Brazilian asset management industry is thriving. We examine the potential challenges and opportunities that await global asset managers.


Solvency II: the opportunity for asset managers

30 October 2011
What is the potential impact of Solvency II on asset managers managing insurance portfolios? Inside, we offer insight into some of the business implications and suggest some areas where asset managers could develop their products and services to meet insurers’ changing requirements. Discover how to prepare.


Eurozone Forecast: outlook for financial services

10 October 2011
While preliminary agreements are in place to further insulate Europe’s banks against the risk of disorderly default, there is a sense that these actions are only buying time. Against this uncertain backdrop, our Eurozone Forecast for financial services (pdf, 2mb)  examines economic forecasts for the region’s banking, asset management and insurance sectors.


Luxembourg Financial Connection - Issue 16

Welcome to the September 2011 edition of The Luxembourg Financial Connection, our newsletter on regulatory, leading practice and market developments in the financial services industry from a Luxembourg perspective.


Navigating the post-AIFM Directive challenges and opportunities for depositaries

The AIFM Directive establishes harmonized requirements applicable to the depositaries of Alternative Investment Funds (pdf, 811.3kb) (AIFs). This publication provides insight into the AIFM depositary regime, and its impact on the depositary business.


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