UCIs - Actors and Legal Environment in Luxembourg: Fundamentals

Luxembourg holds a strategic position on the global investment fund stage, supported by a robust legal framework and a favourable regulatory architecture. To navigate this environment effectively, it is essential to understand the key players involved in the management and administration of undertakings for collective investment (UCIs), as well as the legal foundations governing their activities.

This programme offers a clear and accessible overview of the Luxembourg UCI sector, identifying the roles, responsibilities, and interactions of the various stakeholders (management company, depositary, asset manager, CSSF, etc.). It also outlines the key elements of the applicable legal framework, including the main laws and regulations governing the operation of these structures.

Designed for professionals who are new to the fund industry or looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, this training enables participants to develop a solid understanding of how the UCI market operates in Luxembourg.

• To understand the importance and founding principles of the Luxembourg fund industry
• To understand the role of the key actors within the fund industry
• To understand the key features of Luxembourg funds’ legal and regulatory environments
• To understand the key principles related to investors’ information
• To understand financial products similar to funds

This training is offered in blended-learning, you will receive access to a preparatory course in e-learning 5 days before the course.

• Definitions

• The 4 pillars of the fund industry

• The stakeholders in the fund industry

• Legal framework of UCITS

• Investors’ information

• Supervision of funds

• Introduction to similar financial products and to alternative products

• Statistical appendices

For this course, an optional exam is available. Interested candidates may select a date from the list of scheduled exam sessions. Registration for the exam must be completed at least five days prior to the chosen exam date. Please note that a registration fee applies.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to download a certificate of attendance via their client portal.