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Regulatory Framework for Financial Institutions in Luxembourg

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The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for financial institutions in Luxembourg. This framework is designed to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system, as well as protect consumers.

Recent Circulars, Guidelines, and Recommendations

In recent weeks, the CSSF has issued several circulars, guidelines, and recommendations addressing various topics:

  • High-risk jurisdictions
  • Due diligence requirements
  • Counter-measures against cyberattacks

For example:

  • Circular CSSF-CPDI 24/41 requires institutions to survey the amount of covered deposits held on June 30, 2024.

European Union Regulations

The European Union has also played a significant role in shaping the regulatory environment for financial institutions in Luxembourg. The Council of the European Union has adopted several regulations aimed at imposing restrictive measures against Russia and Ukraine:

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1865 amends Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

National Regulations and Guidelines

In addition to EU-level regulations, the CSSF has issued several national regulations and guidelines aimed at ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial system:

  • Regulation No 24-05 sets the countercyclical buffer rate for the third quarter of 2024.

Supervisory Disclosure Documents

Financial institutions in Luxembourg must also comply with various supervisory disclosure documents issued by the CSSF. These documents provide guidance on topics such as:

  • Risk management
  • Capital adequacy
  • Liquidity requirements

Conclusion

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The regulatory environment for financial institutions in Luxembourg is complex and rapidly evolving. Institutions must ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest regulations and guidelines to avoid non-compliance and potential penalties.