Investment Management

November 20, 2013

Luxembourg seeks to compete against London for private equity: Luxembourg is an international leader as a center for UCIT funds. With its implementation of the AIFMD, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is also striving to become a leader for alternatives ... (more)

November 14, 2013

The German insurance supervisory authority published two guidance papers on Ocober 22 and 23, 2013. The first guidance paper allows for an increase of forward purchases in fixed income instruments. The second one modifies and amends the guidance on use of ... (more)

November 13, 2013

Marketing activities under the JOBS Act running afoul of the AIFMD: The JOBS Act has lifted the ban on fund managers from public advertising. At the same time, fund managers now engaging in general solicitation may find themselves running afoul ... (more)

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