Industry Essentials

European Commission EU legislation across banking, capital markets, insurance and pensions, sustainable and digital finance, consumer finance and payments, and financial crime. ESMA Oversees the regulation of EU financial markets, offering resources on AIFMD, governance standards, and ESG regulations. EFAMA Offers insights into asset management, fund governance, AIFMD, and ESG/sustainability initiatives in Europe, including Luxembourg. IOSCO Sets global standards for securities regulation, providing resources on AIFMD, corporate governance, and ESG guidelines impacting Luxembourg funds.

ALFI
Offers insights on Luxembourg funds, governance, regulations, AIFMD, and ESG standards in the fund industry.

LPEA
LPEA represents, promotes and protects the interests of the private equity and venture capital industry.

CISL
Provides insights into sustainability leadership and ESG integration, offering resources for businesses and investors to align with sustainable finance principles.

EU Sustainable Finance Platform
This platform is an advisory body composed of experts from the private and public sectors to advise the Commission on sustainable finance policies.

GRESB
A strategic partner for sustainable real assets in climate-critical industries. They facilitate productive engagements between investors and managers, helping organizations comply with regulations, define best practices, and demonstrate leadership so they can build more resilient, efficient, and financially attractive portfolios for long-term success.

LGX
The world’s first platform focused on sustainable securities, offering resources on ESG financial instruments and regulatory compliance in Luxembourg.

LFSI
Promotes sustainable finance in Luxembourg, encouraging the integration of ESG principles across financial sectors, including investment funds.

INDR
The National Institute for Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility.

ILA Promotes best practices in corporate governance, offering resources and training for fund governance, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability in Luxembourg. ecoDa Promotes good corporate governance across Europe, offering guidelines relevant to Luxembourg’s governance frameworks and compliance with regulatory standards. IoD Provides corporate governance guidance and training for directors and board members, offering best practices applicable to Luxembourg’s governance standards. CG-CZ Brussels Provides resources and training for board members on integrating climate-related governance and strategies into their corporate responsibilities.

RICS Sets global standards for real estate and construction, providing guidance on governance, sustainability, and regulation in the property industry, relevant to Luxembourg funds. INREV Provides research and data on non-listed real estate vehicles, offering governance guidelines and sustainability practices for real estate funds in Luxembourg. IPF Provides research and thought leadership on real estate investment, with a focus on regulations and governance standards for asset managers.

EIB
Provides information on sustainable finance and ESG practices, offering insights relevant to Luxembourg’s evolving regulatory landscape and fund management sector.

EIF
Supports the development of venture capital and funds in Luxembourg and Europe, with a focus on ESG and regulatory guidelines.

ESM
Plays a crucial role in providing financial stability to the Eurozone, with a focus on supporting financial markets and offering regulatory insights relevant to Luxembourg funds and governance.

ALFI Professional Glossary Gives definitions for the main regulatory terms that are used on the ALFI website and in ALFI documents. Investopedia Provides investment dictionaries, advice, reviews, ratings, and comparisons of financial products. ESMA Investor Education Make a better-informed investment decision and avoid fraud. Frequent questions and issues that retail investors often encounter. INREV Global Database The leading global source of definitions for the non‐listed real estate sector. EY Investment Funds in Luxembourg Definitive technical guide to Luxembourg as a fund centre, covering fund vehicles and regulations for establishing and operating investment funds. PwC Luxembourg Alternative Investment Toolbox Luxembourg is the right place for your alternative investment funds with large range of choices (PDF). KPMG 2025 Alternative Investments Substance Survey Optimisation and regulatory leverage shaping Luxembourg alternative investment operating models in 2025.