Centre of Excellence for Microfinance Investment Vehicles

Luxembourg is a world-class financial centre and a first mover in the domiciliation of MIVs:

• A wide range of investment vehicles suitable for microfinance

- UCIs Part II funds (under the 2002 Law)

- Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)

- “Société d’Investissement en Capital à Risque” (SICARs)

- Securitisation Vehicles

- Structured Products

• Expertise in the field of microfinance and MIVs

- A range of institutions (including LuxFLAG, ADA, the European Investment Bank, Lux-Development, Luxembourg Roundtable on Microfinance, European Microfinance Platform and more) focusing on Microfinance and MIVs

- A core group of professionals at leading financial institutions, law firms and audit companies, all actively developing world-class service

- A growing number of microfinance conferences, events and seminars.

• Strong support from the Financial Regulator and the Luxembourg Government, favouring a transparent and responsible microfinance sector