Darren Robinson, Badenoch & Clark

Darren Robinson Darren, a British national, is responsible for the strategic and operational affairs across Belgium & Luxembourg. He has been active in the recruitment profession since 1996. His career includes managing and developing recruitment teams across Europe and APAC. Having lived and worked in London, England, Sydney, Australia and resided in Luxembourg for over 12 years where he currently manages the largest recruitment firm in the country.  

Agenda

Substance, delegation and governance requirements in Luxembourg
09.15-10.00

The magnitude of the current relationship of cross-border funds with the UK – What is at stake?

  • Current operating and delegation models between UK and the European asset management industry
  • Distribution models
  • Facts and figures
10.00-10.45

CSSF Circular 18/698: Substance, delegation and governance

Deep dive into CSSF requirements on substance and delegation as well as organisational considerations  
14.25-15.10

Practical examples of addressing Brexit challenges

  • Asset managers recount their experiences
15.40-16.10

The people and the place

  • Living and working in Luxembourg
  • What skillset for Luxembourg?
  • Relocation
  • Dual employment contracts
  • Your tax bill
  • Independent directors
  • Directors, senior managers and conducting officers
16.10-17.00

What does the future hold for European asset management?

  • Third-country access through equivalence; the way forward
  • Transition period
  • ESA review, recent developments from EU Commission, ESMA and the UK
  • Third-country passport under AIFMD: will it work?
  • Brexit: what spillover effect on asset managers in the US, Asia and other jurisdictions?
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