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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

Circular letter

Latest update on the AML/CFT standardised data collection

AI Analysis

This CSSF circular letter addresses the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection exercise, aligning with AMLA's EU-wide initiatives by adopting AMLA-developed templates for most supervised entities while requiring specialised professionals to use CSSF-specific forms. It matters for Luxembourg financial firms as it mandates reporting on ML/TF risks and mitigation measures to support consistent EU supervision, with recent delays emphasizing preparation needs amid evolving templates.

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Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
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AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
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Circular letter

Delay in the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection

AI Analysis

The CSSF circular letter dated 11 March 2026 announces a delay in its planned AML/CFT standardised data collection exercise originally scheduled for 2026, primarily due to overlap with a concurrent broad-scope data collection by the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This matters for compliance professionals as it reduces immediate reporting burdens on supervised entities, promotes regulatory simplification, and aligns Luxembourg practices with emerging EU AML/CFT methodologies, allowing firms to redirect resources to the mandatory AMLA exercise.

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Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
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AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
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Administrative sanction of 8 October 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on an investment firm

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 8 October 2025 against an unnamed investment firm, as detailed in a publication released on 4 March 2026. This enforcement action underscores CSSF's rigorous oversight of investment firms, particularly in areas like AML/CFT compliance, conduct rules, and organizational requirements, serving as a warning for similar entities to strengthen cooperation and internal controls. It matters because it highlights escalating fines for repeated or material breaches, potentially influencing supervisory expectations across Luxembourg's financial sector.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private BankingCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeConsumer Protection / ConductSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerBroker DealerWealth Manager
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/426 of 26 February 2026

implementing Article 8a of 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

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimePrudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & Disclosure
BankWealth ManagerAsset Manager
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Annex of Circular CSSF 22/822

1) high-risk jurisdictions on which enhanced due diligence and, where appropriate, counter-measures are imposed2) jurisdictions under increased monitoring of the FATFVersion of 17 February 2026

AI Analysis

The Annex of Circular CSSF 22/822 (Version of 17 February 2026) is Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier's implementation guidance on FATF (Financial Action Task Force) designations of high-risk jurisdictions requiring enhanced due diligence and counter-measures, as well as jurisdictions under increased monitoring. This document is critical for Luxembourg-regulated financial institutions because it operationalizes international AML/CFT standards into binding compliance obligations, directly impacting customer acceptance, transaction monitoring, and correspondent banking relationships.

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Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementPayments & E-Money
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AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
BankAsset ManagerPayment Provider
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FAQ concerning the Luxembourg Law of 17 December 2010 relating to undertakings for collective investment (Updated)

Version 23

AI Analysis

This CSSF FAQ (Version 23, updated 17 February 2026) provides interpretive guidance on the Luxembourg Law of 17 December 2010 relating to undertakings for collective investment (UCIs), covering UCITS, Part II UCIs, SIFs, and SICARs. It matters for compliance professionals as it clarifies authorisation processes, investment rules, and supervisory expectations, ensuring alignment with evolving EU frameworks like AIFMD and MiCAR. The update, effective today, addresses recent regulatory shifts including crypto-asset integration.

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Investment ManagementCrypto & Digital AssetsWealth & Private Banking
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Circular letter

AML/CFT standardised data collection taking place in 2026

AI Analysis

The CSSF Circular Letter 2026-02-12 announces a standardized data collection exercise on AML/CFT for supervised entities, scheduled for 2026, aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight of money laundering and terrorist financing risks. This matters because it signals intensified CSSF scrutiny on AML/CFT compliance, requiring firms to prepare structured data submissions that could inform future supervisory actions, risk assessments, and enforcement. As part of broader CSSF AML/CFT initiatives, non-compliance risks fines or heightened inspections.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditPayments & E-MoneyInvestment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
BankPayment ProviderAll Firms
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The CSSF has updated its FAQ Crypto-Assets - Undertakings for collective investment (previously FAQ Virtual Assets - Undertakings for collective investment) and draws the attention to the following points

No description available.

AI Analysis

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has updated its FAQ on crypto-asset investments by undertakings for collective investment, effective February 4, 2026, to align with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This update establishes clear investment limits and licensing requirements for UCITS and AIFs investing in crypto-assets, fundamentally reshaping how Luxembourg-regulated funds can structure crypto exposure.

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Investment ManagementCrypto & Digital AssetsCapital Markets & Trading
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Authorisation & LicensingPrudential / Capital RequirementsAML / Financial Crime
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Administrative sanction of 1 December 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on a registered alternative investment fund manager (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed an administrative fine of EUR 10,000 on registered alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) C5 S.à r.l. on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, despite reminders, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's strict enforcement of AML reporting duties and serves as a warning to supervised entities on the consequences of non-compliance with supervisory requests. It matters because it demonstrates the CSSF's willingness to publish names and impose fines for procedural lapses, potentially signaling increased scrutiny on AIFMs' AML/CFT obligations amid broader regulatory focus on financial crime risks.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
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Circular CSSF 26/906

Central administration, internal governance and risk management

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 26/906, published on 20 January 2026, consolidates and clarifies Luxembourg's rules on central administration, internal governance, and risk management specifically for payment institutions, electronic money institutions, and account information service providers. It repeals prior circulars (IML 95/120, IML 96/126, IML 98/143, and CSSF 04/155) to address growth in transaction volumes by mandating robust governance, control functions, and risk processes, enhancing safety, efficiency, and trust in these services. This matters for compliance professionals as it strengthens defenses against financial crime, operational risks, and supervisory scrutiny in a high-growth sector.

Sectors:
Payments & E-Money
Topics:
Senior Managers / GovernanceAML / Financial CrimeOperational Resilience / Outsourcing
Payment Provider
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Population concerned by the enforcement

No description available.

AI Analysis

This CSSF publication, dated January 12, 2026, identifies the specific population (likely a firm or individual) subject to an enforcement action, such as an administrative sanction, as part of the CSSF's transparency in supervisory measures. It matters because it signals CSSF's active enforcement priorities, potentially in areas like AML or reporting failures, enabling firms to assess similar risks in their operations and strengthen compliance to avoid parallel actions. Published amid rising focus on financial crime typologies like sexual extortion, it underscores the regulator's commitment to public accountability.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditPayments & E-Money
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
BankPayment ProviderAll Firms
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Premium Capital Management (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on 11 September 2025 against alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) Premium Capital Management for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's strict enforcement of AML reporting duties, signaling heightened scrutiny on timely supervisory cooperation amid ongoing AML risks in Luxembourg. Compliance teams should view this as a reminder of the low tolerance for even administrative lapses, with potential for escalated fines in repeat cases.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeAuthorisation & LicensingReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Sunbricks GP S.à r.l. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a **€10,000 administrative fine on Sunbricks GP S.à r.l.**, an alternative investment fund manager, for failing to submit a mandatory annual financial crime questionnaire by the April 4, 2025 deadline, despite two formal reminders. This enforcement action demonstrates the CSSF's strict approach to cooperation obligations under Luxembourg's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework and signals that non-submission of required compliance documentation—even without evidence of underlying financial crime—triggers regulatory penalties.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeAuthorisation & LicensingReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerAll Firms
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Capitalis Premiere Group (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) Capitalis Premiere Group on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, despite two reminders, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's strict enforcement of AML reporting duties, signaling heightened scrutiny on timely supervisory cooperation for Luxembourg-regulated entities. Compliance teams should note this as a low-value but public reminder of potential fines for administrative lapses in AML processes.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Lion Management (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on Lion Management, an alternative investment fund manager, on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit a mandatory annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline. This enforcement action demonstrates the CSSF's commitment to enforcing cooperation obligations under Luxembourg's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing framework, with direct implications for all AIFMs regarding timely compliance with supervisory reporting requirements.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Max Gain Capital S.à r.l. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on Max Gain Capital S.à r.l., an alternative investment fund manager, on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit a mandatory annual financial crime questionnaire by the April 2025 deadline. This enforcement action demonstrates the CSSF's active monitoring of AML/CFT compliance obligations and its willingness to sanction non-cooperation, even for procedural failures unrelated to substantive money laundering violations.

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Investment Management
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AML / Financial CrimeAuthorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerAll Firms
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Agriland Management S.A. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg's financial regulator, imposed a **EUR 10,000 administrative fine on Agriland Management S.A.**, an alternative investment fund manager, on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit a mandatory annual financial crime questionnaire by the April 2025 deadline. This enforcement action demonstrates the CSSF's commitment to enforcing cooperation obligations under Luxembourg's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework and signals heightened scrutiny of compliance with supervisory reporting requirements.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset Manager
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager Bedrock I GP S.à r.l. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) Bedrock I GP S.à r.l. on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, despite two reminders, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores CSSF's strict enforcement of AML reporting duties and serves as a public warning to supervised entities on timely supervisory compliance. It matters because it demonstrates that even modest fines are pursued for basic reporting lapses, potentially signaling heightened scrutiny on AIFMs' AML processes amid ongoing regulatory focus on financial crime risks.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager C5 Haven Cyber GP S.à r.l. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) C5 Haven Cyber GP S.à r.l. on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, despite two reminders, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores CSSF's strict enforcement of AML reporting duties and serves as a public warning to supervised entities on the consequences of non-cooperation. It matters because it demonstrates that even modest fines will be levied for procedural lapses, potentially signaling increased scrutiny on timely AML compliance submissions amid broader regulatory focus on financial crime risks.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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Administrative sanction of 11 September 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on the alternative investment fund manager C5 S.à r.l. (“AIFM”)

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €10,000 administrative fine on alternative investment fund manager C5 Haven Cyber GP S.à r.l. on 11 September 2025 for failing to submit its annual financial crime questionnaire by the 4 April 2025 deadline, despite reminders, breaching the cooperation obligation under Article 5(1) of Luxembourg's AML/CFT Law of 12 November 2004. This enforcement action underscores CSSF's strict enforcement of reporting duties in AML/CFT compliance, serving as a warning to supervised entities on the consequences of administrative delays. It matters because it highlights low-tolerance for even minor procedural lapses, potentially signaling increased scrutiny on annual reporting amid broader AML/CFT priorities.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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Circular CSSF 26/904

Update of Circular CSSF 24/853 on the Long Form Report (as amended by Circular CSSF 25/870) – Practical rules concerning the self-assessment questionnaire to be submitted by investment firms Mission and related reports of the réviseurs d’entreprises agréés (approved statutory auditors)

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 26/904 updates Circular CSSF 24/853 (as amended by Circular CSSF 25/870) by introducing a revised Long Form Report (LFR) for investment firms, featuring a digital self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) and enhanced auditor reports focused on AML/CFT and risk management. This matters because it aligns reporting with CSSF's risk-based supervision under CSSF 4.0, reduces redundancies, applies proportionality based on business models, and mandates digital submission to improve efficiency and data analysis.

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Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerBroker DealerAll Firms
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Circular CSSF 25/897

Update of Circular CSSF 22/821 on the Long Form Report, as amended by Circulars CSSF 23/845 and CSSF 24/865

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 25/897 updates Circular CSSF 22/821 on the Long Form Report (LFR) for credit institutions, further aligning the self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) with current supervisory priorities such as ML/FT risks and organizational aspects. This matters because it refines reporting to reduce redundancies, enhance transparency in REA assessments, and reflect evolving prudential focuses since prior amendments via Circulars CSSF 23/845 and 24/865, ensuring institutions' reports better support CSSF oversight.

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Banking & Credit
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureAML / Financial CrimePrudential / Capital Requirements
Bank
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Circular CSSF 22/821 (as amended by Circulars CSSF 24/865, CSSF 23/845 and CSSF 25/897) (Updated)

Long Form ReportPractical rules concerning the self-assessment questionnaire to be submitted by institutionsMission and related reports of the statutory auditors (réviseurs d’entreprises agréés)

AI Analysis

**Circular CSSF 22/821** (as amended) fundamentally restructures how Luxembourg credit institutions report to the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) by replacing the traditional Long Form Report with a digital **self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ)**, complemented by auditor-prepared reports. This shift represents a significant operational change that requires institutions to directly participate in prudential self-assessment while maintaining robust external audit oversight, making it essential for compliance and operational teams to understand new submission requirements and digital workflows.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment Management
Topics:
Prudential / Capital RequirementsAML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
Bank
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Circular CSSF 25/896

Adoption of the EBA Guidelines on internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure the implementation of Union and national restrictive measures (sanctions)

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 25/896 adopts the EBA Guidelines EBA/GL/2024/14 and EBA/GL/2024/15, mandating Luxembourg financial institutions to establish robust internal policies, procedures, and controls for complying with EU and national restrictive measures (sanctions). This matters because it sets binding EU-wide standards to prevent sanctions violations and circumvention, with absolute obligations for immediate asset freezing and reporting, amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditPayments & E-MoneyCrypto & Digital Assets
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeSenior Managers / GovernanceReporting & Disclosure
BankPayment ProviderCrypto Exchange
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