200 results CBBD implemented in Dutch law The Netherlands has published the implementation decree in respect of the EU Directive and EU Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds. This means that the (pre)marketing of units in investment funds will be subject to new rules from 6 November 20 Digital Law Up(to)date: 'Doxing' could become part of our criminal code In this blog, we briefly present a Belgian legislative proposition to criminalise 'doxing'. Digital Law Up(to)date: Internet memes before the Belgian courts In this blog, we briefly present a first judgement of a Belgian Court that sentenced a person for spreading hateful internet memes on social networks. European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime. European Commission clarifies SFDR Level 1 Requirements On 6 July 2021, the European Commission adopted the much-awaited decision C(2021) 4858 final which provides very useful answers to the questions raised by the European Supervisory Authorities on priority issues relating to the application of the SFDR. Are you ready for the new Dutch and EU transactional hurdles? Companies beware: new Dutch and EU transactional hurdles are coming closer. In the Netherlands, new national security investment screening rules are imminent. New CSSF Circular on UCI administrators On 16 May 2022, the CSSF published the Circular 22/811 on UCI administrators to clarify the CSSF current requirements by specifying the principles of sound governance and the CSSF expectations on internal organisation and good practices. Luxembourg real estate levy: Compliance obligations for Luxembourg investment vehicles As from 1 January 2021, a 20% real estate levy applies to real estate income derived by certain Luxembourg tax opaque investment vehicles owning directly, or indirectly through tax transparent entities, real estate assets located in Luxembourg. The New Luxembourg SFDR and Taxonomy Regulation Implementing Law On 3 March 2022, the Luxembourg law of 25 February 2022 implementing a.o. the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. New CSSF Circular 22/795 on marketing communications for cross-border distribution of funds The CSSF published on 31 January 2022 the Circular 22/795 regarding the application of the ESMA Guidelines on marketing communications for Luxembourg investment funds (AIFs, UCITS). Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers. Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption. Stibbe advised Mitiska REIM Stibbe's Real Estate Transaction Group, led by Boris Cammelbeeck, has advised Mitiska REIM with the acquisition of Makado Beek retail center from Syntrus Achmea. Makado Beek is one of the largest retail centers in the Netherlands. Stibbe advises Alides Stibbe advises Alides REIM on the acquisition of the entities owning the 12,868m² Montoyer 34 office building located in the heart of the European district in Brussels. Column: Ontneem incidentrapportages niet hun toegevoegde waarde In deze column uit Monique haar zorg over de zichtbare tendens waarbij de toegevoegde waarde van deze incidentrapportages onder druk komt te staan. Updated FAQ clarifies that listed companies do not have to register their UBO in Belgium The Belgian AML Act does not provide an exemption for listed companies regarding the registration of their UBO. According to a recently updated government FAQ, however, listed companies do not have to register their UBO. The Revised CSSF Cloud Circular On 27 March 2019, the Luxembourg supervisory authority for the financial sector (the Commission de surveillance du secteur financier or CSSF) published the long-awaited CSSF Circular 19/714 amending the CSSF Circular 17/654 on IT outsourcing relying on a Dutch government publishes plans to combat money laundering The Dutch Minister of Finance and Minister for Justice and Security published a joint letter today (1 July 2019) that they sent to the Dutch Parliament containing plans to combat money laundering (click here to read the letter in full, in Dutch). These ne Pagination Previous page Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page
CBBD implemented in Dutch law The Netherlands has published the implementation decree in respect of the EU Directive and EU Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds. This means that the (pre)marketing of units in investment funds will be subject to new rules from 6 November 20
Digital Law Up(to)date: 'Doxing' could become part of our criminal code In this blog, we briefly present a Belgian legislative proposition to criminalise 'doxing'.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Internet memes before the Belgian courts In this blog, we briefly present a first judgement of a Belgian Court that sentenced a person for spreading hateful internet memes on social networks.
European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime.
European Commission clarifies SFDR Level 1 Requirements On 6 July 2021, the European Commission adopted the much-awaited decision C(2021) 4858 final which provides very useful answers to the questions raised by the European Supervisory Authorities on priority issues relating to the application of the SFDR.
Are you ready for the new Dutch and EU transactional hurdles? Companies beware: new Dutch and EU transactional hurdles are coming closer. In the Netherlands, new national security investment screening rules are imminent.
New CSSF Circular on UCI administrators On 16 May 2022, the CSSF published the Circular 22/811 on UCI administrators to clarify the CSSF current requirements by specifying the principles of sound governance and the CSSF expectations on internal organisation and good practices.
Luxembourg real estate levy: Compliance obligations for Luxembourg investment vehicles As from 1 January 2021, a 20% real estate levy applies to real estate income derived by certain Luxembourg tax opaque investment vehicles owning directly, or indirectly through tax transparent entities, real estate assets located in Luxembourg.
The New Luxembourg SFDR and Taxonomy Regulation Implementing Law On 3 March 2022, the Luxembourg law of 25 February 2022 implementing a.o. the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
New CSSF Circular 22/795 on marketing communications for cross-border distribution of funds The CSSF published on 31 January 2022 the Circular 22/795 regarding the application of the ESMA Guidelines on marketing communications for Luxembourg investment funds (AIFs, UCITS).
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers.
Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption.
Stibbe advised Mitiska REIM Stibbe's Real Estate Transaction Group, led by Boris Cammelbeeck, has advised Mitiska REIM with the acquisition of Makado Beek retail center from Syntrus Achmea. Makado Beek is one of the largest retail centers in the Netherlands.
Stibbe advises Alides Stibbe advises Alides REIM on the acquisition of the entities owning the 12,868m² Montoyer 34 office building located in the heart of the European district in Brussels.
Column: Ontneem incidentrapportages niet hun toegevoegde waarde In deze column uit Monique haar zorg over de zichtbare tendens waarbij de toegevoegde waarde van deze incidentrapportages onder druk komt te staan.
Updated FAQ clarifies that listed companies do not have to register their UBO in Belgium The Belgian AML Act does not provide an exemption for listed companies regarding the registration of their UBO. According to a recently updated government FAQ, however, listed companies do not have to register their UBO.
The Revised CSSF Cloud Circular On 27 March 2019, the Luxembourg supervisory authority for the financial sector (the Commission de surveillance du secteur financier or CSSF) published the long-awaited CSSF Circular 19/714 amending the CSSF Circular 17/654 on IT outsourcing relying on a
Dutch government publishes plans to combat money laundering The Dutch Minister of Finance and Minister for Justice and Security published a joint letter today (1 July 2019) that they sent to the Dutch Parliament containing plans to combat money laundering (click here to read the letter in full, in Dutch). These ne