Press releases and publications

Quentin Werlé, Head of Portfolio Management at 6 Monks (6M), took part in the Crypto Valley Conference 2025 in Zug, Switzerland, as a panelist in the session “Institutional Strategies in Digital Assets: Flows, Yield, and the Road Ahead.” Joined by experts from Binance Institutional, CME Group, MarketVector Indexes, and Berglinde, Quentin shared insights on how […]

This article examines the UK’s upcoming regulatory regime for crypto-assets under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA) and the FCA’s Discussion Paper (DP25/1), focusing on what it means for cross-border fund managers. It outlines the new authorisation requirements for activities such as crypto trading, custody, stablecoin issuance, staking, and DeFi-related services, and emphasizes […]

On 15 May 2025, Julie Bourgeois, Head of Legal and Compliance at 6 Monks (6M), participated in the “DLT Impact and Opportunities for Asset Managers” workshop, part of the Tokenisation & Digital Assets event co-hosted by Luxembourg for Finance and the Nordic Blockchain Association at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. Moderated by Isadora Pardo (ALFI), […]

Quentin Werlé, Head of Portfolio Management at 6 Monks (6M), was recently featured on the radio show “Breakfast Business” with Joe Lynam on Newstalk, where he offered a comparative perspective on Luxembourg and Ireland as fund domiciles. In this live interview, Quentin explored the regulatory and operational differences between the two jurisdictions, particularly in the […]

In her latest article published on Finextra, titled “Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape in Alternative Investments,” Julie Bourgeois, Head of Legal and Compliance at 6 Monks (6M), examines the impact of major regulatory developments such as AIFMD II and MiCA on the alternative investment industry. The piece highlights how increased regulatory scrutiny on risk management, […]

In his article for FT Adviser titled “Key Trends Reshaping Risk Management in Alternative Investments,” Julien Wolff, Head of Risk Management at 6 Monks (6M), explores how risk management practices must evolve alongside the rapid transformation of the alternative investment landscape. Julien highlights the growing importance of portfolio diversification, the need to stay agile amid […]

In a recent interview with Paperjam, tech entrepreneur and digital pioneer Xavier Buck expressed his strong belief that crypto is about to experience explosive growth. As part of this momentum, Xavier recently joined our Board of Managers to contribute his strategic expertise and extensive network to support the our expansion. He highlighted 6 Monks as […]

Robin Ledoux, Head of Fund Administration & Valuation at 6 Monks (6M), took part in the webinar “Digital Assets Management and Current Investment Funds Landscape – Luxembourg Focus”, alongside Chris Hollifield (Luxembourg for Finance), Thomas Campione, CFA (PwC Luxembourg), and Filip Suchta (Q Securities). The discussion covered the regulatory environment for crypto funds, evolving investment […]

Quentin Werlé, Head of Portfolio Management at 6 Monks (6M), took the stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, joining the panel “Institutional Investors – What’s the Last Entry Barrier?” on the Da Vinci Stage. Held on April 10th, the session brought together industry leaders to discuss the remaining hurdles preventing full-scale institutional adoption of digital […]

On April 3, 2025, we contributed to the “Fund Tokenization: Exploring the Future of Luxembourg” event, co-organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (AMCHAM) and A&O Shearman. Our Head of Risk Management and Executive Director, Julien Wolff, joined a panel of industry experts, including Philippe Noeltner (A&O Shearman), Aaron Renkers (VanEck), Juan Andres […]

This article examines the recent technical advice published by EIOPA on March 27, 2025, which clarifies the capital requirements for insurers investing in crypto assets. The guidance represents a pivotal moment in enabling regulated institutional access to digital assets across Europe. Key highlights include: – An estimated €655 million has already been allocated by insurance […]

In this article for Private Banker International, Julie Bourgeois, our Head of Legal and Compliance, examines the challenges and opportunities facing the alternative investment sector in an evolving regulation. She highlights the sector’s rapid growth since 2016 and addresses regulatory complexities, including frameworks like AIFMD II, SFDR, and AML/CFT requirements, which pose operational challenges due […]