Press releases
This section includes press releases issued by ALFI.
LuxFLAG Environment Label – Application deadline
- Press releasesThe Luxembourg Fund Labelling Agency (LuxFLAG) is pleased to announce that the second application process for the LuxFLAG Environment Label is open now. The deadline for introducing applications is 20 February 2012.
Read moreALFI Annual Review press conference
- Press releasesThe Luxembourg funds industry continued to expand over the last 12 months despite the eurozone crisis and declines in major stock indices. The number of funds in Luxembourg rose by 4.84% to 3,833 and net sales amounted to €16.998bn. While total AUM decreased over the period by €101.453bn, mainly as a result of market depreciation, total assets under management were still a steady €2,059.419bn, second globally only to the US.
Read moreThree environment funds receive first LuxFLAG environment accreditation and additional recognition for microfinance funds
- Press releasesLuxFLAG, the Luxembourg Fund Labelling Agency, has granted three investment funds specialising in environmental investment the LuxFLAG Environment Label status. With more than USD 400 million under management the three funds are the Green for Growth Fund ‐ Southeast Europe, Lux-Equity Eco Global and Parvest-Environmental Opportunities.
Read moreReport on Alternative Investment Funds Domicile
- Press releasesOn the occasion of the ALFI EAIF Conference Oliver Wyman presented the study Alternative Investment Funds Domicile, commissioned by the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI). The study looks at which major offshore centres of fund domicile are currently used by alternative investment funds, looking separately at hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate funds.
Read moreALFI launches EXPRESS: the ALFI podcast
- Press releasesALFI, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, today launches EXPRESS: The ALFI Podcast, a portal to fund industry insight and expertise. The weekly podcasts, which are only a few minutes long, will offer listeners unique insight from industry leaders on important topics and themes affecting the global fund industry.
Read moreLuxFLAG Environment Label – Application deadline for the first Environment Labels
- Press releasesThe Luxembourg Fund Labelling Agency (LuxFLAG) is pleased to announce that the application process for the LuxFLAG Environment Label is open now.
Read moreALFI Ambition Paper
- Press releasesThe Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) sets out its ambition for the Luxembourg Fund Centre, to be a global centre of excellence for the asset management industry, thereby creating opportunities for investors, fund professionals and the global community as a whole.
Read moreLuxembourg prepares for AIFMD - Law on Specialized Investment funds to be adapted
- Press releasesOn 1 July 2011, the Luxembourg Government approved a draft bill of law modifying the law on Specialized Investment Funds (SIF), the investment vehicle of choice for non UCITS in Luxembourg. Although not yet the official transposition act, this bill purports to adapt the SIF legislation to certain aspects of AIFMD, notably in terms of delegation and risk management as well as integrate certain improvements (such as cross-compartment investments) that were previously introduced for UCITS.
Read moreALFI’s Investor Centre update covers introduction of Key Investor Information Document (KID) in English, French and German
- Press releasesALFI’s Investor Centre has been updated to cover the changes introduced by the UCITS IV Directive, which was scheduled to be transposed into the national legislation of EU member states by 30 June, 2011.
Read moreLuxFLAG launches a new label for investment funds investing in environment-related sectors
- Press releasesThe Luxembourg Fund Labelling Agency (LuxFLAG) is pleased to announce the launch of the LuxFLAG Environment Label. The Environment Label will be granted to investment funds investing in environment-related sectors irrespective to their domicile of registration.
Read more