ELTIFs rise and shine

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1 February 2023

ELTIF 2.0 - the foundation of long-term growth

Discover the future of long-term investments with our exclusive video series, ELTIF 2.0 — the foundation of long-term growth. This campaign explores the evolving landscape of European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs), offering fresh insights and expert analysis from our investment funds team.

Our legal experts unpack the key features, regulatory developments and strategic opportunities surrounding ELTIFs. Each episode is designed to provide clear, actionable information to help you navigate this dynamic sector with confidence. Find out more about how ELTIFs are shaping the future of long-term growth. Stay informed, stay ahead.

European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) | Framework

Launched in 2015, European Long-Term Investment Funds (“ELTIFs”) were created as part of the Capital Markets Union (“CMU”) to boost European long-term investments in the real economy. They are key vehicles in the EU’s drive to increase capital flows into investments such as social and infrastructure projects, real estate and SMEs. ELTIFs have the potential to become an important tool in supporting both the EU’s ambitious Green Deal agenda and the digital single market.

ELTIF Regulation | Update

On 10 January 2024, ELTIF 2.0 entered into application. This new regime introduces:

relaxed regulations for ELTIFs distributed solely to professional investors;
lighter requirements for retail investors while maintaining safeguards;
a broader scope of eligible investments; and
fund-of-funds structures.

On 25 October 2024, the long-awaited final version of the ELTIF regulatory technical standards (“RTS”) have come to complete this new ELTIF framework.
The RTS supplement Regulation (EU) 2023/2869 of 13 December 2023 and specify in particular the requirements for an ELTIF’s redemption policy and liquidity management tools.

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"Governments worldwide are looking to mobilise private capital to help drive an economic rebound from the downturn of the past couple of years, as well as, on a longer time horizon, to join the financial effort required for a transition to a decarbonised economy and society. If the new ELTIF framework is right, it can help investors contribute significantly to achieving these two closely linked goals."

Silke Bernard
Investment Funds Partner

The ELTIF market

249 Officially authorised ELTIFs in the EU (with more to come)

€20bn+ Total of assets under management

148 ELTIFs domiciled in Luxembourg
Many have been set up by Linklaters Luxembourg

Key Contacts

Alexandre David

Investment Funds Managing Associate, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Alice Yanni

Investment Funds Managing Associate, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Claire Prospert

Investment Funds Partner, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Jimy Benchahda Kontzler

Associate, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Mariusz Wiese

Investment Funds Managing Associate ,Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Martin Mager

Investment Funds Partner, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Piotr Teklak

Investment Funds Managing Associate, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Silke Bernard

Investment Funds Partner, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Victor Louvet

Investment Funds Counsel, Luxembourg

Luxembourg

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