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.

This Quarterly Update, covering Q1 2025, offers the most recent developments on various front including the latest updates on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards, along with highlights from the European Sustainable Investment Funds Study 2024 by ALFI. On the regulatory side, we discuss recent changes affecting the costs and performance of EU retail investment products, the CSSF’s new simplified procedure for share class creation, and ESMA’s consultation on guidelines for crypto-asset professionals under MiCAR. Additionally, we delve into the introduction of a new law on crypto assets aimed at strengthening financial supervision. And much more!

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

Don’t miss out the interview of Roberto Matta, Chief Executive Officer at Evoleen Invest.

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.