ATOZ, a leading independent tax advisory firm in Luxembourg, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the ESR – Entreprise Responsable label by the Institut National pour le Développement durable et la Responsabilité sociale des entreprises (“INDR”), the national reference framework for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Luxembourg.
PwC Releases EMEA AML Survey Two-thirds of financial institutions risk missing EU AML deadline, PwC finds PwC research across 500+ firms in 40 countries reveals a widening readiness gap, and a continent divided on AML effectiveness Financial institutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are generally bracing for substantial impacts from anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. More than half are expecting a ‘significant’ (i.e., more than 20% of current AML capacities to meet the requirements) or ‘strong’ (i.e., between 10% to 20% of current AML capacities to meet the requirements) impact in the coming two years, according to PwC’s EMEA AML Survey 2026.
A cross-border Linklaters team has advised Vesper Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure sponsor owned by its six founding partners (Livio Fenati, Alfredo Maria De Falco, Paola Rastelli, Giacomo Rossi, Guillermo Royo-Villanova, and Olaf Nordmeyer) on the formation of Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I SCSp. The fundraise surpassed its initial target of EUR 800m, reaching together with associated co-investment vehicles, over EUR 1bn in total assets under management and making it the largest first-time fund in the value-add infrastructure space since 2023.
Perkins Coie and Ashurst announced today that the partnerships of both firms have voted overwhelmingly to approve their proposed combination. The approval follows consultation from both firms and reflects strong support for the combination of two law firms with highly complementary geographic reach, sector depth, and practice strength.
On Wednesday 18 March 2026, business leaders, policymakers, and members of the international community gathered at Cercle Cité for a timely and forward-looking discussion on one of Luxembourg’s key strengths: its reputation as a safe and attractive destination for global talent. Against the backdrop of increased public debate around safety perceptions, the event provided a platform for open dialogue and practical insight into how Luxembourg is addressing evolving security challenges while safeguarding its international appeal.
Linklaters in Luxembourg is pleased to announce the election of Adrien Timmermans to the partnership, effective 1 May 2026. Adrien’s promotion as a partner in the Investment Funds team marks another significant milestone in the continued growth of the Luxembourg office.
Exclusively for BCC Members: Fortnum’s is here, as always, to make sure you have everything you need for Spring. Gifting your valued customers and clients is a wonderful way to show your appreciation, encouraging loyalty and building stronger relationships that will ultimately result in increased business. As with anything, it's the thought that counts - make their day with a surprise-and-delight moment!
Key findings • As of the end of 2025, the total assets under management (AuM) of sustainable public and private market funds in Luxembourg stood at EUR 1,632.7bn. • On the public market side, Luxembourg-domiciled sustainable public market funds held EUR 815.4bn in AuM, compared to EUR 3,495.4bn for conventional public market funds (excluding money market funds). Their AuM grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% between 2020 and 2025, with the total number of sustainable public market funds reaching 2,327.
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EschTechWeek has established itself as a must-attend event dedicated to technology, innovation and talent. Building on the success of its first edition, it returns to Esch-sur-Alzette from 23 to 28 March 2026 with an even more ambitious second edition, bringing together citizens, businesses, experts, institutions, students and key players in the technology ecosystem around a rich, inclusive programme accessible to all
Aztec Group supported Hollyport Capital on the successful final close of Hollyport Secondary Opportunities IX, which raised US$4.5 billion – significantly exceeding its US$3 billion target and more than doubling the size of its predecessor. Aztec delivered a fully integrated service across Jersey and Luxembourg, including AML onboarding across multiple jurisdictions, depositary and AIFM services, and investor transaction support.
PwC Luxembourg has published its SFDR European Survey, revealing that Europe’s asset managers are asking for simpler, clearer rules as sustainable finance regulation enters a new phase. While this report is concise and covers the main themes, a more detailed report will be shared with the survey respondents, covering additional topics explored in the survey. Based on responses from 53 management companies across Europe, representing around €3.6 trillion in assets under management, the report highlights how firms are adapting to the proposed SFDR 2.0 framework.
