About the Regulatory Blog and our contributors
The Regulatory Blog is an informal and up to date news and information service of key regulatory developments in our jurisdictions: the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. We intend to include the latest financial services, anti-money laundering, sanctions and related developments within our remit.
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CySEC proposes legislative reforms to facilitate AIF Limited Partnership structures
On 12 June 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued Consultation Paper CP-02-2025, proposing targeted amendments to the Alternative Investment Funds Law of 2018.
30 Jun 2025
CSSF updates marketing of EU AIFs to retail investors in Luxembourg
On 20 May 2025, the CSSF updated its AIFMD FAQs to clarify the subject of marketing AIFs to retail investors. In principle, non-regulated Luxembourg AIFs not subject to a product law can only be marketed in Luxembourg to professional investors.
02 Jun 2025
CySEC Circular 703: Reminder on website and marketing compliance obligations of CyIFMs
On 11 April 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission released Circular C703, which serves as a reminder of the regulatory obligations of Cyprus Investment Fund Managers concerning website maintenance and marketing communications.
12 May 2025
ESMA advances liquidity management framework with draft RTS and final guidelines
On 15 April 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority published significant updates to the regulatory landscape with the release of draft Regulatory Technical Standards and a final report on Guidelines addressing Liquidity Management Tools. These measures represent a pivotal step toward strengthening the ability of EU fund managers to skilfully manage fund liquidity, particularly during periods of market stress.
23 Apr 2025
Luxembourg unregulated AIFs (not restricted to RAIFs only): Key AML compliance obligations and deadlines
The Registration Duty, Estate, and VAT Authority has clarified that all Alternative Investment Funds, including unregulated AIFs and not limited to RAIFs only, are required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism reporting obligations. These requirements go beyond Reserved Alternative Investment Funds and apply broadly to all AIFs under AED supervision. The AED has also provided guidance on determining if an entity meets the definition of an AIF and therefore falls within scope of the Luxembourg AML Law of 2004. This guidance can be found on the AED’s website.
16 Apr 2025
ESMA seeks input on Liquidity Management Tools for funds
On 8 July 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority initiated a consultation on draft guidelines and technical standards under the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive. These directives aim to enhance financial stability and standardise liquidity risk management across the investment funds sector.
15 Jul 2024
CySEC clarifies its position on the “authorisation date” for licensed entities
On 4 April 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) published Circular C628 informing all entities under its supervision of the following
17 Apr 2024
AIFMD II published in the Official Journal of the European Union
On 26 March 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/927 amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2011/61/EU and the Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive 2009/65/EC was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
09 Apr 2024
CSSF updates FAQ for guidelines for UCIs investing in Virtual Assets
On 22 February 2024, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier revised its FAQ on Virtual Assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment relating to the promotion of UCIs engaged in direct or indirect investment in virtual assets.
11 Mar 2024
The European Parliament has adopted the AIFMD 2.0 text
On 7 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted the final version of the text amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD 2.0).
16 Feb 2024
CySEC's Circular on forced transfers of Russian securities
On 11 September 2023, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued Circular 596 regarding Russian Federation Federal Laws No. 319-FZ (Law 319-FZ) and No. 519-FZ (Law 519-FZ), which concern certain transfers of Russian securities, known as forced transfers, further defined below.
18 Sep 2023
EU reaches provisional agreement on AIFMD II and UCITS “plain-vanilla EU investment funds”
On 20 July 2023, negotiators from the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on new regulations aimed at improving European capital markets and strengthening investor protection in the EU. The agreement focuses on revising the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), broadly referred to as AIFMD II, which governs managers of various investment funds including hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds in the EU. Additionally, it modernises the framework for “plain-vanilla” EU-harmonised retail investment funds known as undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS).
23 Aug 2023