E-Magazine - October 2014

October 2014 E-Magazine English

The impact of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), is the main topic of this issue. Its introduction will have a significant effect on the alternative investment fund sector. In this issue, we also cover the work of the ATTF, the Financial Technology Transfer Agency which celebrates its 15th birthday. Finally, expatriates of the financial center share their impression of the country and, should you consider moving, will hopefully convince you of Luxembourg’s advantages.

AIMFD one year on Luxembourg has built its international reputation in the UCITS area and regards the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD") which came into force last year, as a huge opportunity. Given Luxembourg’s position as the European leader in the cross-border space, the AIFMD will further enhance Luxembourg as a leading domicile for funds and management companies in the alternative sector. Watch the video on how to take the burden out of regulation by clicking here.

ATTF Celebrates 15 years With the support of the Luxembourg government, ATTF ( Agence de Transfert de Technologie financière) offers training programmes and internationally recognised certifications in financial matters to more than 30 partner countries. LFF talked to ATTF Directors, Josée Thyes and Patrick Wallerand to look back on what has been achieved up to now and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the agency. Watch the video by clicking here.

Expats in Luxembourg The number of highly skilled expatriates working in Luxembourg has grown continually over the last couple of decades. For all of them, this meant making a new home in Luxembourg far away from their roots. LFF spoke with expats from a range of backgrounds and nationalities about their new life in the country.

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