CSSF Introduces White-Label Business Notification Form for Luxembourg IFMs Under AIFMD II
The CSSF has published a communication and a dedicated form for Luxembourg-based IFMs intending to perform white-label business under Article 13(2a) of the Law of 2013 and/or Article 111(2) of the Law of 2010, introduced by the Law of 3 March 2026 transposing AIFMD II. IFMs must submit detailed explanations and evidence of compliance, including on conflicts of interest, before undertaking such activity.
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