Industry Essentials
Luxembourg financial services links — a curated directory covering funds, governance, regulations, ESG/sustainability, AIFMD, and real estate investment.
Luxembourg
CSSF
Luxembourg’s financial regulator, providing resources on fund regulations, corporate governance, sustainability rules, and AIFMD compliance
CNPD
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
GAM Standards
Not-For-Profit Collaboration Platform for Asset Management Industry Professionals
House of Training
Offers courses and certifications related to finance, governance, and compliance in Luxembourg, focusing on regulatory frameworks and fund management.
LFF
Promotes Luxembourg as a financial centre, providing resources on fund regulations, governance frameworks, and sustainable finance.
LuxSE
Provides information on fund listings, corporate governance standards, and ESG-related financial instruments.
LVPA
Representing the valuation profession
Regulatory
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.
Associations
Sustainability
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.
Governance
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.
Real Estate
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.
EU Finance
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.
Handbooks
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.