The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a new rule to implement a JOBS Act requirement to lift the ban on general solicitation or general advertising for certain private securities offerings. In connection with this new rule, the Commission voted

The Luxembourg Parliament has adopted the law transposing the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD) into Luxembourg law.   Marc Saluzzi (pictured), chairman of ALFI, says: “With the legislative process now complete, the regulated alternative investment fund industry in Luxembourg

Alter Domus is launching two new initiates in Luxembourg following the ratification of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) in the Grand Duchy.   As previously announced, the firm is launching new depositary services and has already submitted its

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a Discussion Paper to prepare the regulatory technical standards (RTS) which will implement provisions of the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) regarding the obligation to centrally clear OTC derivatives.   The

Jersey Finance has welcomed the announcement from the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) that 25 bilateral agreements have been signed in respect of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), another key step in meeting the requirements of the Directive.