ESG has long overcome the stage of being a mere buzzword -  it has become central to the strategy and development of companies both inside and outside of the financial sector. But many myths still surround ESG. In this latest episode of the Arendt We Live podcast, four experts offer insights and clarifications as they demystify 7 of the most prominent preconceived ideas about ESG. Integrating environmental, social and good governance considerations into their business and investment strategies has been, and will remain, a significant challenge for corporations, financial institutions, asset managers and investors across the board. Whilst the basic concept of ESG is understood by many players, grasping the complexity of what it exactly entails, the opportunities and value that it can provide as well as the pitfalls to avoid is far from straightforward. This Arendt We Live podcast unpacks the following 7 myths currently surrounding ESG to help you better understand this crucial topic: ESG is a new concern? ESG is a European concern? ESG is about value, not values? ESG is the new MiFID? ESG is a burden? It is all greenwashing anyways? ESG is not for lawyers? The panel of Arendt experts gathered for the discussion are: Emmanuelle Mousel (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8094/en/emmanuelle-mousel) , Partner  in the Insurance & Reinsurance and Banking & Financial Services practices; Philippe Harles (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8020/en/philippe-harles) , Partner in the Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Finance & Capital Markets practices; Lara Forte (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7991/en/lara-forte) , Counsel in the Investment Management practice and Antoine Peter (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_46251/en/antoine-peter) , Manager in the Regulatory & Consulting team. 

A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia. In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the private debt market. In this episode, Adrian Aldinger (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7901/en/adrian-aldinger) , Partner at Arendt, is joined by Billyana Kuncheva (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyanakuncheva/?originalSubdomain=lu) , Director and Portfolio Manager at MV Credit. Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt 

 A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia. In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the private debt market. In this episode, Nicolas Bouveret (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7933/en/nicolas-bouveret), Partner at Arendt, is joined by Lars Naundorf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-naundorf-63b03763/), Principal Counsel and Jan Ottenbreit (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-ottenbreit-cfa-880098124/), CFA, Director Transactions, both of EOS Group. Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt  

The latest episode of Arendt’s podcast Arendt We Live is devoted to financial and economic crime. What risks and obligations does a company need to consider in order to prevent and combat fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing? How can the stakes best be understood?  Arendt’s subject matter experts share answers to these questions using two real-life examples.     Today, financial and economic crime can take many forms. Companies are exposed to crime risk of many different types based on what they hold accountability for. Economic players, particularly in the financial sector, are now taking an increasingly active role in the fight against fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing.   In light of the obligations they now face, such as AML and KYC procedures, financial institutions are being exposed to new types of risks.     How should these issues be approached? What are these risks and how can we limit them?  How should we react when we encounter fraud, or when the company comes under suspicion? All these questions are central to the concerns of business leaders.   The 7th episode of Arendt We Live addresses them directly, by analysing two real-life examples.      To discuss this topic, our podcast has brought together Jean-Luc Putz (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_93304/en/jean-luc-putz), Partner in Business Crime and Employment Law at Arendt & Medernach; Stéphanie Lhomme (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_83411/en/stephanie-lhomme), Director at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and Head of Forensic Investigations, Corporate Intelligence and Litigation Support and Sandrine Périot, (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_86087/en/sandrine-periot) Partner at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and specialist in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.  

We are pleased to introduce to you a new episode of our private debt podcast series focusing on securitisation vehicles. Securitisation vehicles are particularly relevant in the context of private debt funds, given the underlying asset class. They can be used in a variety of ways and the amended 2004 law opens up new opportunities, including flexibility in structuring and opening the door to CLOs.  In this episode, Matthieu Taillandier (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8157/en/matthieu-taillandier), Vincent Mahler (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8072/en/vincent-mahler) and Nicolas Bouveret (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7933/en/nicolas-bouveret) , Partners at Arendt & Medernach discuss these new opportunities in the context of private debt fund structures.  Learn more about Private Debt (https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt) 

Sustainability has become a key focus across all asset classes. Private Debt is gaining interest and is becoming an essential part of the way the economy is financed. Private Debt funds are clearly seeing an increased role in shaping and defining the fund industry’s approach to sustainability. This has an impact at all levels: institutional investors, asset managers and portfolio companies.     In this episode, Nicolas Bouveret (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7933/en/nicolas-bouveret) , Partner at Arendt & Medernach and Valérian de Jamblinne de Meux , Advisor at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting are joined by Vincent Lemaitre (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-lemaitre-b48521a/) , Head of ESG for Private Debt at Tikehau Capital to discuss ESG and how it applies to private debt funds industry.  Learn more about Private Debt. (https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt)  

Private debt funds are alternative asset funds that have gained importance in recent years, particularly in Germany. In this Private Debt podcast episode, our expert Adrian Aldinger (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_7901/en/adrian-aldinger), Partner at Arendt & Medernach (https://www.arendt.com/) with the participation of Dr. Peter Bujotzek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-peter-bujotzek-b5339a14/#experience), Partner at Poellath (https://www.pplaw.com/) debate the LP considerations from a German institutional investors perspective. More information about Arendt_ (https://www.arendt.com/) 

In an increasingly complex environment, financial sector players regularly ask themselves whether they should outsource non-business critical activities. Why outsource and how to do it? These simple questions involve a number of considerations. There are many reasons for players to evolve their operational models by relying on external partners: managing the increasing complexity of regulation, lack of qualified personnel, risk management, performance improvement, cost reduction... However, entrusting a third party with the management of a function or process underpinning the business is not a trivial matter. It implies taking into consideration issues of responsibility and governance, defining a clear outsourcing model, supporting the change by developing the teams... In this sixth episode of Arendt We Live, Christian Heinen (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_84315/en/christian-heinen), CEO of Arendt Services, Julien Ganter (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_80006/en/julien-ganter), Partner Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and Stéphane Joly-Meunier (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8034/en/stephane-joly-meunier), Counsel at Arendt & Medernach, explore the opportunities linked to outsourcing, discuss the models and best practices implemented as well as the risks linked to such operations. 

Debt fund strategies is a hot topic on the agenda of AIFMs in Luxembourg. The market is facing high levels of activity and recent news clarify expectations at European level towards fund managers, their organisations, their processes and current staffing. The first step engaged by the European Commission is just a start for the harmonisation of the EU framework. Now AIFMs should engage into the matter and prepare for future challenges.     In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts from different Arendt practice areas debate hot topics in the private debt market.  In this episode, Ramon Hoyos (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/dev_7834/en/ramon-hoyos) , Lead Advisor at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/dev_5139/en/arendt-regulatory-consulting-sa) ,Alexandre Brajou (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_74263/en/alexandre-brajou), Manager at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/dev_5139/en/arendt-regulatory-consulting-sa)  and Ludovic Fichet , Conducting Officer and Portfolio Manager at AManco (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/p_64313/en/amanco)  discuss key topics and challenges faced by AIFMs in Luxembourg in terms of valuation, risk and portfolio management when dealing with private debt projects.   More information about Arendt_ (https://www.arendt.com/) 

We are pleased to introduce to you the second episode of our private debt podcast series focussing on regulatory requirement for loan funds.  Loan origination funds are one of the key topics addressed by the brand new AIFMD review proposal, which has been published on 25 November 2021. Pursuant to the new draft, AIFMs will benefit from a European passport for performing loan origination activities, subject to compliance with certain regulatory requirements.   Francis Kass (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8041/en/francis-kass), Partner at Arendt & Medernach (https://www.arendt.com/) and Claude Niedner (https://www.arendt.com/jcms/gen_8103/en/claude-niedner), Chairman and Partner at Arendt & Medernach (https://www.arendt.com/) are joined by Nicholas Smith, Director at AIMA (https://www.aima.org/) ’s private credit affiliate ACC to discuss the background of the proposed AIFMD review and its expected impact on loan origination funds.  Learn more about Private Debt. (https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt)