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Circular CSSF 26/914: Identification of obliged entities eligible for direct supervision by AMLA in Luxembourg. Ratiofy.Lu Explanation.

Circular CSSF 26/914: Identification of obliged entities eligible for direct supervision by AMLA in Luxembourg. Are you impacted?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: The Circular CSSF 26/914 from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) outlines a mandatory data collection exercise for various Luxembourg-based financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, and crypto-asset providers. The primary objective is to

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Circular CSSF 26/913: Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on ancillary services undertakings specifying the criteria for the identification of activities referred to in Article 4(1)(18) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (EBA/GL/2026/01) in Luxembourg. Do you understand the framework?

Circular CSSF 26/913: Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on ancillary services undertakings specifying the criteria for the identification of activities referred to in Article 4(1)(18) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (EBA/GL/2026/01) in Luxembourg. Do you understand the framework?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: The circular CSSF 26/913 outlines the regulatory framework established by the European Banking Authority (EBA) to identify ancillary services undertakings (ASUs) within the financial sector. The Circular CSSF 26/913 formalizes the adoption of these standards in Luxembourg, ensuring that local credit

Circular CSSF 26/913: Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on ancillary services undertakings specifying the criteria for the identification of activities referred to in Article 4(1)(18) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (EBA/GL/2026/01) in Luxembourg. Do you understand the framework? Read More »

Circular CSSF 26/912: Repeal of Circular IML 91/75 related to the revision and remodelling of the rules in Luxembourg on undertakings for collective investment ("UCI")

Circular CSSF 26/912: Repeal of Circular IML 91/75 related to the revision and remodelling of the rules to which Luxembourg undertakings governed by the Law of 30 March 1988 on undertakings for collective investment (“UCI”) are subject. Are you in the scope?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: The Circular CSSF 26/912 serves as an official notice from Luxembourg’s financial regulatory authority to formally annul Circular IML 91/75. This action updates the regulatory landscape for undertakings for collective investment (UCIs) by removing outdated

Circular CSSF 26/912: Repeal of Circular IML 91/75 related to the revision and remodelling of the rules to which Luxembourg undertakings governed by the Law of 30 March 1988 on undertakings for collective investment (“UCI”) are subject. Are you in the scope? Read More »

2025 Report on major ICT-related incidents published under Joint-ESA report under Article 22 of DORA - Ratiofy.Lu

2025 Report on major ICT-related incidents published under Joint-ESA report under Article 22 of DORA. Do you know what it says?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: This 2025 Joint-ESA Report provides an anonymized and aggregated overview of major information and communication technology (ICT) incidents within the European financial sector. Published in June 2026 under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the document analyzes 3,383 significant

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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?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: 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

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? Read More »

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?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: 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

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Circular CSSF 26/904 updates Circular CSSF 24/853 on the Long Form Report concerning the SAQ to be submitted by investment firms

Circular CSSF 26/904 updates Circular CSSF 24/853 on the Long Form Report Concerning the SAQ to be Submitted by Investment Firms

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: Circular CSSF 26/904 amends the existing reporting framework under Circular CSSF 24/853 for investment firms and Luxembourg branches of non-EU investment firms to better align the self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) with current supervisory

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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

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: 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,

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Circular CSSF 25/899 Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on Acquisition, Development, and Construction (ADC) exposures to residential property under Article 126a of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 (EBA/GL/2025/03)

Circular CSSF 25/899 and The 150% Risk Weight Escape Room: Do You have Good Understanding of the New Rules for Residential Development?

Luxembourg Financial Regulatory Advisory, Tools, Templates: CSSF Circulars: Circular CSSF 25/899 formally integrates the European Banking Authority’s Guidelines (EBA/GL/2025/03) concerning Acquisition, Development, and Construction (ADC) exposures to residential property into Luxembourg’s regulatory framework. Applicable with immediate effect to Less Significant

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Circular CSSF 25/898 Update of Circular CSSF 07/325 on the provisions relating to credit institutions and investment firms of EU origin established in Luxembourg by way of branches or exercising activities in Luxembourg by way of free provision of services (as amended by Circulars CSSF 21/765 and CSSF 22/827)

Did you think that Circular CSSF 25/898 Was Just a Checklist for Credit Institutions and Investment Firms of EU origin in Luxembourg?

Circular CSSF 25/898
Update of Circular CSSF 07/325 on Provisions relating to credit institutions and investment firms of EU origin established in Luxembourg by way of branches or exercising activities in Luxembourg by way of free provision of services, as amended by Circulars CSSF 21/765 and CSSF 22/827

Did you think that Circular CSSF 25/898 Was Just a Checklist for Credit Institutions and Investment Firms of EU origin in Luxembourg? Read More »