As a leading global law firm, we are uniquely well placed to provide legal and TAX advice on all aspects of microfinance transactions. (including setting-up of investment vehicles)

i.a. Setting-up of numerous Microfinance investment vehicles

Banque Degroof Luxembourg is active in the structuring and administration of investment vehicles, including ethical and green funds, and is keen to support the microfinance industry by offering its long-lasting experience as custodian and central administrator and, as such, participate to the development of socially responsible investment vehicles, including Microfinance Investment Vehicles.

Our clients are looking for reliable ofjective advice regarding the set-up of investment funds, rather than standardized solutions. This is particularly true for microfinance.

Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat, Luxembourg (BCEE), is a full service bank recognised throughout the world for its reliability, backed-up by its excellent ratings: Aaa/AA+. BCEE was the initiator and the first signatory of the Luxembourg charter of compagnies in favor of social responsibility and sustainable development. BCEE is committed to providing investment funds with a personalised and a high level of service.

Bonn Schmitt Steichen is a leading Luxembourg law firm, with an international and Luxembourg practice. It deals with all legal, regulatory and tax issues involved in establishing and operating Luxembourg-based investment funds.

The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) strives to help build inclusive financial systems that serve the poor, with an emphasis on building local, deposit-driven markets. CGAP is housed at the World Bank but works as an independent entity.

Global financial services company, including Citi Microfinance Group

International law firm acting across all major areas of microfinance including the setting-up of investment vehicles.

Credit Suisse in Luxembourg provides fully-fledged fund administration and custody services with special expertise on Microfinance funds.

Deloitte is one of Luxembourg’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services.

Dexia Asset Management, leader in SRI and alternative investment, boasts high-performance solutions and a proven track record in all types of asset management. The company promotes the Dexia Micro-Credit Fund.

Legal adviser to investment funds and institutional promoters including MIV, their managers and advisers.

European Fund Administration (EFA) is an independent and highly specialized company offering a complete range of innovative services to the global fund industry.

Ernst & Young provide global services to help you retain the confidence of investors, manage your risk, strengthen your controls and achieve your potential.

HSBC Securities Services provides global, regional and domestic securities services to corporate and institutional clients.

Innpact offers specialised consulting services in the establishment of microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs) as well as in other sustainable development businesses such as social finance, renewable energy or energy efficiency.

KBL European Private Bankers is a leading service provider in the Luxembourg fund industry, offering one-stop shop facilities to international fund promoters and covering global custody as well as fund administration for all types of funds, including Microfinance Funds.

KPMG Luxembourg is a leading audit, tax and advisory firm. We serve both microfinance entities and microfinance investment funds.

Our fund practice allows us to actively participate in the microfinance development.

Structuring of microfinance investment vehicles.

Oppenheim Asset Management Services S.à r.l. offers innovative and creative solutions to all types of Luxembourg investment funds. It also provides advice, creation, administration, investment management, accounting and reporting services for funds.

RBC Dexia provides solutions including: global custody, fund and pension administration, shareholder services, distribution support, reconciliation services, investment analytics, compliance monitoring and reporting, securities lending and borrowing and treasury services.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance  value for its clients and their stakeholders.

Design and establishment of microfinance investment vehicles in Luxembourg and in other jurisdictions.

Law Firm, setting up numerous Microfinance Investment Vehicles