Arendt Luxembourg podcasts

In this edition of the Arendt We Live podcast, three Arendt experts look at how strategies are changing to allow retail clients to access private assets.  The panel consists of:  Nicolas Bouveret , Partner, Investment Management.  Alexandra Leininger , Director, Regulatory & Consulting.  Fiona de Watazzi , Partner, Investment Management.     You will also hear a contribution from  Julien Gante...

 A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe...

A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, b...

The increasing impact of digital assets and digitalisation within financial services   There is no escape from the wide-ranging impact that digitalisation and in particular digital assets and artificial intelligence will have on the financial sector. In this latest episode of the Arendt We Live podcast,  Astrid Wagner , Partner in the IP, Communication & Technology practice;  Marc Mouton , Par...

ESG has long overcome the stage of being a mere buzzword -  it has become central to the strategy and development of companies both inside and outside of the financial sector. But many myths still surround ESG. In this latest episode of the Arendt We Live podcast, four experts offer insights and clarifications as they demystify 7 of the most prominent preconceived ideas about ESG.   The panel of A...

A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe,...

A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe,...

The latest episode of Arendt’s podcast Arendt We Live is devoted to financial and economic crime. What risks and obligations does a company need to consider in order to prevent and combat fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing? How can the stakes best be understood? Arendt’s subject matter experts share answers to these questions using two real-life examples. Today, financial and economic...

We are pleased to introduce to you a new episode of our private debt podcast series focusing on securitisation vehicles.  Securitisation vehicles are particularly relevant in the context of private debt funds, given the underlying asset class. They can be used in a variety of ways and the amended 2004 law opens up new opportunities, including flexibility in structuring and opening the door to...

Sustainability has become a key focus across all asset classes. Private Debt is gaining interest and is becoming an essential part of the way the economy is financed. Private Debt funds are clearly seeing an increased role in shaping and defining the fund industry’s approach to sustainability. This has an impact at all levels: institutional investors, asset managers and portfolio companies. In thi...

Private debt funds are alternative asset funds that have gained importance in recent years, particularly in Germany. In this Private Debt podcast episode, our expert Adrian Aldinger , Partner at Arendt & Medernach with the participation of Dr. Peter Bujotzek , Partner at Poellath debate the LP considerations from a German institutional investors perspective. More information about Arendt_

In an increasingly complex environment, financial sector players regularly ask themselves whether they should outsource non-business critical activities. Why outsource and how to do it? These simple questions involve a number of considerations. There are many reasons for players to evolve their operational models by relying on external partners: managing the increasing complexity of regulation, la...

Debt fund strategies is a hot topic on the agenda of AIFMs in Luxembourg. The market is facing high levels of activity and recent news clarify expectations at European level towards fund managers, their organisations, their processes and current staffing. The first step engaged by the European Commission is just a start for the harmonisation of the EU framework. Now AIFMs should engage into the ma...

We are pleased to introduce to you the second episode of our private debt podcast series focussing on regulatory requirement for loan funds. Loan origination funds are one of the key topics addressed by the brand new AIFMD review proposal, which has been published on 25 November 2021. Pursuant to the new draft, AIFMs will benefit from a European passport for performing loan origination activities,...

Private debt funds, and direct lending funds in particular, have grown rapidly in recent years –and more growth is certainly expected in that market. A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, which has become a key location for the alternative investment funds industry thanks to its broad range of structuring solutions, its stable regulatory and tax environment, and...

A behind-the-scenes discussion on tackling new challenges in legal, tax, workforce and digitalisation matters. The intrusion of the pandemic into our lives, and particularly the advent of widespread teleworking, has changed all our expectations of the world of labour. How can we respond to this? What challenges does this phenomenon pose for businesses? What limits do they face? How could the organ...

In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition.  The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look...

In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out f...

In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out f...

In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out f...

This podcast is organized by the Arendt-Italian-Desk, the multidisciplinary group of Arendt professionals who offer legal, tax, regulatory and business services in Italian and for Italian clients who operate or intend to operate in or via Luxembourg.  Our experts focus on issues of Luxembourg law and regulation that may be relevant for the Italian market: - what is an AIFM - what are the adva...

Notre Midi de l'entreprise sur le thème " Protection de l'identité visuelle " a été enregistré le 4 février 2021. La crise sanitaire que nous traversons a poussé de nombreuses entreprises à réinventer leur image et à faire preuve de créativité dans leur communication afin d’être davantage visibles sur un marché dématérialisé. Compte tenu de l’importance accrue pour les entreprises d’adopter une id...

Arendt NY Webinar Series This webinar on Restructuring & Insolvency considerations in the context of the current economic crisis , while keeping an eye on the future was recorded on 2nd February 2021. With our solid track record and in-depth knowledge in advising all intervening parties facing difficult financial situations, from investors and shareholders to creditors, through businesses and...

Tax 2021: what to expect The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars. These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session. 11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach 12...

Tax 2021: what to expect The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars. These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session. 11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach 12...