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Publication of the Law of 5 May 2026 transposing Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (CRD VI) and Directive (EU) 2024/2994 in Luxembourg

Publication of the Law of 5 May 2026 transposing Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (CRD VI) and Directive (EU) 2024/2994 in Luxembourg. Are you ready?

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: The article details the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) announcement regarding a new Luxembourg law enacted on May 5, 2026. This legislation integrates European Union directives, specifically CRD VI, to modernize the oversight of credit institutions and investment firms. Key updates include stricter internal […]

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NIS2 in Luxembourg under Law of 5 May 2026 concerning measures to ensure a high level of cybersecurity-Ratiofy.Lu

NIS2 in Luxembourg under Law of 5 May 2026 concerning measures to ensure a high level of cybersecurity in Luxembourg. Are you ready?

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: The article explains the Luxembourgish law of May 5, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework to ensure high-level cybersecurity across the nation. Transposing the European NIS 2 Directive, the legislation identifies essential and important entities across critical sectors such as energy,

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April 2026 CSSF Newsletter No 303: What happened during last month in the Financial Sector in Luxembourg?

April 2026 CSSF Newsletter No 303: What happened during last month in the Financial Sector in Luxembourg?

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: The April 2026 CSSF Newsletter No 303 from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) serves as a comprehensive update on the Luxembourg financial scene. It highlights critical security warnings regarding fraudulent websites and provides detailed regulatory circulars concerning crypto-assets and liquidity management. Extensive statistical

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Circular CSSF 26/908 (Amendment of Circular CSSF 18/703) - RatiofyLu

Circular CSSF 26/908 (Amendment of Circular CSSF 18/703 on the introduction of a semi-annual reporting of borrower related residential real estate indicators): 5 Surprising Ways Luxembourg’s New Real Estate Rules Impact the Market

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 26/908 brings the regulatory update from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), which modifies existing guidelines for residential real estate lenders in Luxembourg. The document introduces updated semi-annual reporting requirements concerning specific borrower indicators, such as loan-to-value (LTV) and debt-to-income (DTI) ratios. These

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Circular CSSF 26/907 Sets the Requirements applicable to Special Réviseur d’Entreprises Agréé (Approved Statutory Auditor) for Credit Institutions

Circular CSSF 26/907 Sets the Requirements applicable to Special Réviseur d’Entreprises Agréé (Approved Statutory Auditor) for Credit Institutions Issuing Covered Bonds: 4 Surprising Facts

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 26/907 defines the specific supervisory and auditing requirements for credit institutions issuing covered bonds (lettres de gage) and outlines the strict duties of their special approved statutory auditors (REAS). The circular mandates that the

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Circular CSSF 26/906 Central administration, internal governance and risk management

Circular CSSF 26/906 on Central administration, Internal Governance and Risk Management Goes Beyond the Mailbox: 5 Surprising Shifts in Luxembourg’s New Governance Framework for PIs and EMIs with Inspiration from Directive (EU) 2015/2366 (EBA/GL/2017/09)

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 26/906 establishes a consolidated regulatory framework for the central administration, internal governance, and risk management of payment institutions, electronic money institutions, and account information service providers operating in Luxembourg. Repealing several older circulars to

Circular CSSF 26/906 on Central administration, Internal Governance and Risk Management Goes Beyond the Mailbox: 5 Surprising Shifts in Luxembourg’s New Governance Framework for PIs and EMIs with Inspiration from Directive (EU) 2015/2366 (EBA/GL/2017/09) Read More »

Circular CSSF 26/905, applying EBA Guidelines on ESG risks (EBA/GL/2025/01)

Circular CSSF 26/905: Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on the management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks (EBA/GL/2025/01) and The 10-Year Horizon

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 26/905 formally integrates the European Banking Authority’s Guidelines (EBA/GL/2025/01) on the management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks into Luxembourg’s supervisory framework for Less Significant Institutions (LSIs). The circular requires these institutions to

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Circular CSSF 25/902 Repeal of Circular CSSF 19/731 Regarding the Documents to be Submitted on an Annual Basis by Credit Institutions

Circular CSSF 25/902 Repeals the Circular CSSF 19/731 Regarding the Documents to be Submitted on an Annual Basis by Credit Institutions

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 25/902 streamlines the annual reporting process for credit institutions by repealing the older Circular CSSF 19/731. While the core obligation to submit key annual documents—such as external audit reports, ICAAP and ILAAP reports, self-assessment

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Circular CSSF 25/901 relating to specialised investment funds, investment companies in risk capital and undertakings for collective investment subject to Part II of the Law of 17 December 2010

What can We Understand from Circular CSSF 25/901 Relating to Specialised Investment Funds, Investment Companies in Risk Capital and Undertakings for Collective Investment

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 25/901 modernises and consolidates the regulatory framework for Luxembourg’s specialised investment funds (SIFs), investment companies in risk capital (SICARs), and Part II UCIs. By repealing and replacing several older circulars, it establishes a single,

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Circular CSSF 25/900 Amends Circular CSSF 22/811 on Authorisation and organisation of entities acting as UCI administrators

Circular CSSF 25/900 Amends Circular CSSF 22/811 on Authorisation and organisation of entities acting as UCI administrators: 5 Critical Takeaways

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Luxembourg Financial Regulatory News: Circular CSSF 25/900 amends Circular CSSF 22/811, which governs the authorization and organization of Undertaking for Collective Investment (UCI) administrators. A primary change introduced by this circular is the immediate repeal of Annex B, which previously

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