Fund Regulatory Advice
Loyens & Loeff has a highly regarded Fund Regulatory Team exclusively focused on fund regulatory work. We are a front runner in respect of obtaining AIFMD license authorisations in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In addition, we have assisted many managers with their sub-threshold and EuVECA registrations. Furthermore, our fund regulatory compliance update service allows our clients to stay abreast of the most recent requirements.
We assist clients with regulatory strategy, helping them anticipate upcoming regulatory developments, assess their impact on business operations and prepare for new requirements, including forthcoming national (AFM / CSSF) circulars and broader European regulatory initiatives.
We advise on licensing and registration, supporting clients throughout the full authorisation process, from preparation and filing to coordination with regulators and ongoing supervisory interactions.
Our team regularly supports clients in connection with regulatory inspections and enforcement‑related matters, including on‑site inspections by regulators, remediation and clean‑up projects, and related litigation support. We also conduct targeted reviews and mock inspections to help clients prepare for supervisory scrutiny.
We provide ongoing regulatory and compliance advice, including the review and updating of internal policies and procedures, risk management frameworks and governance arrangements, as well as advice on operational enhancements in line with regulatory expectations. We advise on the full range of applicable regulatory
frameworks, including AML legislation, ESG disclosure and sustainability requirements, PRIIPs, MiFID/MiFIR, EMIR, GDPR and other regulatory obligations relevant to fund managers and their operations.
From a regulatory perspective, we advise on (pre‑)marketing, distribution and fundraising, including cross‑border marketing, regulatory distribution frameworks and applicable requirements within and outside the EU.
We support clients on ESG and sustainability‑related regulatory matters, assisting with compliance obligations and the integration of ESG considerations into regulatory and governance frameworks.
In response to increasing regulatory focus on operational resilience, we advise on IT outsourcing, digital resilience and DORA compliance, including cloud‑related arrangements and ICT risk management.
Our services also include advice on data protection, addressing GDPR requirements and their interaction with financial regulatory obligations relevant to fund managers.
Expert assistance with the AIFMD license application process
Obtaining an AIFMD license requires expert guidance. Our market-leading fund regulatory team specialises in AIFMD license applications in the Netherlands and in Luxembourg, tailored to your specific needs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Click below to find out how we can help you start your AIFMD licensing process with confidence today.
Q&A for EU fund managers establishing a Luxembourg in-house AIFM
EU fund managers (EUFM) show an increased appetite for using their own Luxembourg-based licensed entity to manage their European private funds. Under EU regulations, such entity is referred to as an ‘authorised alternative investment fund manager’ (AIFM). This Q&A provides concise and practical answers to the key questions that EUFM typically raise with us.
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