Investment funds - Introduction and market data

Any person willing to enter the fund industry world. Any person from corporate support functions of funds asset service providers willing to better understand their working environment.

Investment funds are one of the major industries in Luxembourg. Through this training, we will make a first step into the funds world by detailing some key concepts that can be developed further in other more specific training modules from our training offering.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand:

• the concept of investment funds;
• the key elements to consider in investment funds;
• how Luxembourg is positioned in the fund industry landscape.

• What is an investment fund?
• How it all started?
• Key elements and concepts
• Funds category by asset types
• Fund structures
• Market data

This training is coordinated by Alexis Bouly, Director at PwC Luxembourg.

Alexis Bouly is a director with extensive experience in Luxembourg’s financial sector since 2008, specialising in supporting banks and asset servicers through their transformation journeys. With a background as a former auditor, Alexis possesses deep expertise in data, reporting, and regulatory frameworks, enabling detailed operational and compliance analysis. He has led digital transformation initiatives, including Robot Process Automation for fund administration, and managed multiple offshoring projects within securities services. Alexis has overseen post-NAV control framework revamps, financial statement reviews, and MIS reporting for major reinsurance clients. His project management experience spans TA and FA migrations alongside business-as-usual event coordination for leading European fund service providers.