AMLA Data Collection 2026: What Luxembourg Fund Boards Need to Know
Luxembourg's 2026 AML/CFT data collection now runs on AMLA templates. What fund boards, RCs and RRs should know about deadlines, scope and board oversight.
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I share practical perspectives on corporate governance, AML/CFT, and AI in the boardroom — written for Luxembourg fund boards, directors, and governance professionals navigating a fast-changing regulatory landscape.
CSSF Governance Expectations in 2026: Lessons from Circular 26/906
Circular CSSF 26/906 shows where Luxembourg governance supervision is heading, and what boards and independent directors should take from it.
READ INSIGHT →ELTIF 2.0: Key Governance Takeaways for Luxembourg Boards
The European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) regime was originally designed to channel long-term capital into the real economy, particularly into infrastructure, private equity and other long-duration investments. However, the first version of the framework…
READ INSIGHT →RC/RR Obligations in Luxembourg: What Boards Must Really Understand About AML Governance
In Luxembourg’s regulatory environment, the roles of RC and RR are central to AML/CFT governance for AIFMs, UCITS management companies, PSFs, credit institutions and other supervised entities. Yet in many organisations, these terms risk…
READ INSIGHT →The EU AI Act in the Boardroom: 180 Days to Full Applicability
The era of AI curiosity is over; the era of AI accountability has begun for Luxembourg boards using high‑risk AI systems. As we move through 2026, the countdown toward 2 August 2026 has become…
READ INSIGHT →Risk Committees in Luxembourg: Purpose, Structure & Why You Need One
Risk Committees in Luxembourg: Purpose, Structure & Why You Need One Katia Ciesielska A risk committee is a specialized board committee focused on overseeing an organization's risk management framework. Its core purpose is to…
READ INSIGHT →Independent Director in Luxembourg: Legal Duties, Time Commitment & Real Liability
Independent Director in Luxembourg: Legal Duties, Time Commitment & Real Liability What Independent Directors Actually Owe Under Luxembourg Law Katia Ciesielska The role of an independent director in Luxembourg is frequently perceived as formal,…
READ INSIGHT →Board Evaluation in Luxembourg: How Boards Improve Performance in 2026
Board evaluation has transformed from a regulatory checkbox into a powerful tool for improving board effectiveness. In Luxembourg's dynamic corporate environment, where boards oversee complex cross-border operations and navigate evolving governance standards, strategic board…
READ INSIGHT →Artificial Intelligence in the Boardroom: Governance Frameworks for Luxembourg Directors
Boards in 2026 must prioritise agility amid economic volatility, tech disruption and regulatory shifts. Directors face growing pressure to evolve from compliance monitors into strategic partners who drive resilience and growth. Here's how they…
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