http://www.pwc.com/lu PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg: Latest publications, news, press items and more from our industry experts en-en 2006-2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers S.à.r.l. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.pwc.com/lu It has been reported that France has made an approach to Luxembourg regarding the renegotiation of the existing double tax treaty which is in place between the two countries. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0200 ILA and PwC 7th annual conference on fund governance highlights governance frameworks and best practices as key focus Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0200 For many companies doing a deal is the best – or only – way of tapping into growth markets, largely because it is faster than going-it-alone. But deals in growth markets remain incredibly challenging. Our research suggests that over 50% of deals that enter detailed external due diligence in growth markets fail to complete. We believe this is materially higher than in developed markets. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0200 The regulatory agenda was at the heart of the 2012 PwC Alternative Investments Conference. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0100 The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is expected to have a pervasive impact on many financial institutions organized in the U.S. and globally. Although FATCA became law in 2010, certain provisions are scheduled to be effective beginning in 2013, with some provisions scheduled to take effect in 2014 and 2015. It is anticipated that FATCA will present challenging implementation issues that must be addressed in a compressed time frame. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Within the framework of one of the missions of the European System of Central banks, consisting in promoting the proper functioning of payment systems, the Banque centrale du Luxembourg ("BCL") has issued on 4 July 2011 Regulation 2011/N°9 (the "Règlement") on the collection of data on payment instruments and operations. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 The Human Resource Services work with clients willing to make their people a sustainable source of competitive advantage. As HR advisers with strong business experience, we help you find the right people and assist you to put them at the right place. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ('the AIFMD' or 'the Directive') entered into force on 21 July 2011. Its aim is to provide a harmonised and comprehensive regulatory and supervisory framework within the EU as well as a single EU market for managers of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). The ultimate deadline for EU Member States to transpose the Directive into their national law is just 18 months away (22 July 2013). Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100 On 19 January 2012, new guidance was released regarding swap contracts over U.S. equities that call for "dividend equivalent payments" to be subject to up to 30 percent gross US withholding. The proposed rules provide a new, more expansive, standard for defining the scope of swaps that are subject to US withholding. Although the expanded scope for swaps over US equities giving rise to gross US-source dividends is only proposed, the proposed regulations highlight key factors in assessing which total return derivatives over US equities may be subject to withholding in the future. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100 The EU Commission calls on Luxembourg to change its rules on VAT in the case of independent groups of persons (cost-sharing arrangements) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0100 PwC publie les résultats de l’étude « IPO Watch Europe» pour le quatrième trimestre 2011. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 Les Journées de l’Economie auront lieu les 8 et 9 février 2012. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100 MiFID II is at the heart of a global regulatory reform which aims at establishing a safer, sounder, more transparent and more responsible financial system working for the economy and society as a whole. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0100 L’exposition organisée par PwC Luxembourg a réuni une centaine de participantes au Centre Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 Following the 2008 global crisis, the EU has launched an avalanche of regulations impacting the fund industry. While the issuance of UCITS V is still pending, the industry gears up for AIFMD and a possible comprehensive UCITS depositary bank regulation in 2013. These texts will create an extensive set of requirements for depositaries, including their duties and liability. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0100 Herzlich willkommen zu dem 1. Informationsbrief Steuern. Mit unserer kürzlich veröffentlichten Broschüre „Wir können (fast) alles – und auch deutsch“ machen wir deutlich, dass wir einen besonderen Fokus auf unsere deutschsprachigen Mandanten haben. Hieran möchten wir zukünftig durch die Veröffentlichung eines deutschsprachigen Informationsbriefs zu steuerlichen Themen anknüpfen. Dieser soll nicht nur in deutscher Sprache erscheinen, sondern auch besonders auf die für unsere deutschsprachigen Mandanten relevanten Themen eingehen. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 The IASB and FASB have issued a new exposure draft (ED) on revenue from contracts with customers. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0100 The key investor information document (KIID) is intended to replace the simplified prospectus of UCITS funds. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 Get a glimpse of the latest trends in the continuing battle against financial crime of all sorts, including the new season of our annual cycle of events featuring a selection of internationally renowned practitioners and experts. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100