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Investment Management regulatory updates from Luxembourg.

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🇱🇺 CSSF News high

Communication to the investment fund industry

in relation to additional liquidity management requirements for Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, or where applicable their management company, and Luxembourg-authorised AIFMs that manage open-ended AIFs, introduced by the Law of 3 March 2026, transposing Directive (EU) 2024/927 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024

Sectors:
Investment ManagementBanking & Credit
Topics:
Prudential / Capital RequirementsConsumer Protection / Conduct
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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.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
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AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
BankAsset ManagerAll Firms
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List of professional activities and mandates performed by members of the management body/governing body and by conducting officers (points 105 and 107 of Circular CSSF 18/698) (Updated)

Table listing the professional activities and the mandates performed

AI Analysis

This CSSF publication is an updated table (in XLSX format) listing standardized professional activities and mandates for members of the management body/governing body and conducting officers, as required under points 105 and 107 of Circular CSSF 18/698. It matters because it ensures consistent, transparent reporting of senior personnel roles in Luxembourg investment fund managers (IFMs), supporting governance, conflict-of-interest management, and CSSF supervisory oversight. Compliance professionals must use this list to standardize disclosures in authorization files and ongoing reporting.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private BankingCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Senior Managers / GovernanceReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
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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.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
BankAsset ManagerAll Firms
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Administrative sanction of 2 December 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on a réviseur d’entreprises agréé

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 2 December 2025 against an approved statutory auditor (*réviseur d’entreprises agréé*) for breaches of professional obligations, likely related to continuing education requirements under Luxembourg's Audit Law, mirroring patterns in recent similar cases. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's rigorous oversight of audit professionals, emphasizing compliance with ongoing training mandates to maintain audit quality and market integrity. Compliance professionals should note it as evidence of heightened scrutiny on non-delegable professional duties.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / GovernanceReporting & Disclosure
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Administrative sanction of 2 December 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on a réviseur d’entreprises agréé

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 2 December 2025 against an approved statutory auditor (*réviseur d’entreprises agréé*) for breaches of professional obligations, likely related to continuing education requirements under Luxembourg's Audit Law, mirroring patterns in recent similar cases. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's rigorous oversight of audit professionals, emphasizing compliance with ongoing training mandates to maintain audit quality and market integrity. Compliance professionals should note it as evidence of heightened scrutiny on non-compliance with minimum continuing education hours.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / Governance
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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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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

Publication of guidance on documents and information to be submitted for the assessment of the shareholding structure of authorised IFMs – initial authorisation and modification of an authorised IFM (qualified and non-qualified shareholders)

No description available.

AI Analysis

The CSSF published guidance on 2 March 2026 specifying minimum documents and information required for assessing shareholding structures of authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) during initial authorisation and subsequent modifications, covering both qualified and non-qualified shareholders. This matters because incomplete submissions will not be processed, potentially delaying authorisations or amendments amid ongoing CSSF scrutiny of governance and ownership in Luxembourg's fund sector.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / GovernanceReporting & Disclosure
Asset Manager
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Guidance on the documents and information to be submitted for the assessment of the shareholding structure of authorised IFMs – initial authorisation and modification of an authorised IFM (qualified and non-qualified shareholders)

Version 1.0

AI Analysis

This CSSF guidance (Version 1.0, published 2 March 2026) specifies the minimum documents and information required for assessing shareholding structures of authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) during initial authorisation or modifications involving qualified and non-qualified shareholders. It standardises submissions to ensure completeness, with incomplete applications rejected until fully provided, enhancing regulatory efficiency and scrutiny of ownership changes. Compliance professionals must prioritise this to avoid delays in authorisation processes for Luxembourg-domiciled IFMs.

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Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / Governance
Asset Manager
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Directive (EU) 2026/470 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2026

amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting requirements and certain corporate sustainability due diligence requirements

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
ESGReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerBankWealth 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.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementPayments & E-Money
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
BankAsset ManagerPayment Provider
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Update of the CSSF FAQ concerning the Luxembourg Law of 17 December 2010 with regard to the portfolio transparency requirements for UCITS ETFs and the holding of ancillary liquid assets

No description available.

AI Analysis

The CSSF has updated its FAQ on portfolio transparency requirements for UCITS ETFs, relaxing disclosure frequency from monthly to quarterly publication of detailed holdings while maintaining daily information sharing with market makers and authorized participants. This change aligns Luxembourg's regulatory framework more closely with Ireland's semi-transparent ETF approach and is designed to attract active asset managers to the Luxembourg domicile by reducing proprietary information exposure.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCapital Markets & Trading
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Reporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset Manager
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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.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCrypto & Digital AssetsWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingReporting & DisclosureAML / Financial Crime
Asset ManagerHedge FundAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF News low

List of issuers of shares and issuers of sovereign debt (Updated)

For which the CSSF is the relevant competent authority under Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps

Sectors:
Banking & CreditCapital Markets & TradingInvestment Management
Topics:
Prudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
BankBroker DealerAsset Manager
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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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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance low

FAQ concerning Master/Feeder Structures (Updated)

Version 3

AI Analysis

This CSSF FAQ (Version 2, July 2013, with updates through 24 June 2013 and 11 July 2013) provides guidance on master-feeder structures for UCITS funds under the Luxembourg Law of 12 July 2010 (the "2010 Law"), addressing financial reporting, performance disclosure, and operational requirements. It matters for Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS managers and depositaries as it clarifies compliance with UCITS Directive rules on aggregation of charges, audit irregularities, and past performance in cross-border master-feeder setups, reducing ambiguity in documentation and investor communications.

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Investment Management
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Reporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset Manager
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

CSSF FAQ – Use of Securities Financing Transactions by UCITS (Updated)

This publication is a CSSF FAQ in relation to the use by Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS of the following Securities Financing Transactions: securities lending transactions, reverse repurchase agreement transactions and repurchase agreement transactions. The objective of the FAQ is to bring further clarity concerning the use by UCITS of these SFTs, thereby taking into account the applicable regulatory framework as well as the supervisory experienced gained by the CSSF over the last years.Version 2

AI Analysis

This CSSF FAQ (Version 2) provides guidance on the use of securities financing transactions (SFTs)—specifically securities lending, reverse repurchase agreements, and repurchase agreements—by Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, clarifying regulatory requirements based on the applicable framework and CSSF's supervisory experience. It matters because it updates prior guidance to reflect evolved practices, helping UCITS managers ensure compliant SFT usage amid heightened scrutiny on liquidity, risk management, and investor protection in Luxembourg's fund sector.

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Investment Management
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Prudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & Disclosure
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🇱🇺 CSSF News medium

DORA – Submission timeframe for register of information – eDesk Portal open as of 11 February 2026

Submission of the register of information at individual or consolidated level to the CSSF (excluding entities under the direct supervision of the ECB)

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Operational Resilience / OutsourcingReporting & DisclosureTechnology & Cyber
BankAsset ManagerWealth Manager
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Guidance for interpretation and resolution of CSSF error messages related to the submission of the DORA register

Guidance allowing financial entities to identify the National Competent Authority to which their register of information has to be submitted.

AI Analysis

This CSSF guidance document, published on 11 February 2026, provides detailed explanations and resolution steps for error messages encountered during the submission of the DORA Register of Information (RoI) via the eDesk portal, specifically for the 2026 submission cycle. It matters because it enables Luxembourg financial entities to ensure compliant submissions amid enhanced validation checks on more data fields, avoiding re-submission delays and supporting timely transmission to the ESAs by CSSF deadlines. Non-compliance risks supervisory scrutiny under DORA's ICT risk management framework.

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Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementPayments & E-Money
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Operational Resilience / OutsourcingTechnology & CyberReporting & Disclosure
BankFintechPayment Provider
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

UCI Reports foreseen by Circular CSSF 21/790 for year-ends 31 January 2026, 28 February 2026, 31 March 2026 and 30 April 2026 now available on eDesk and information on main updates

No description available.

AI Analysis

This CSSF communiqué announces the availability of updated UCI Reports (SAQ, SR, and ML) under Circular CSSF 21/790 on the eDesk platform's CISERO module for specific 2026 year-ends, with key enhancements focused on valuation, NAV determination, and risk-based streamlining. It matters for Luxembourg UCIs as it reflects evolving supervisory priorities, aligns with EU directives like Directive (EU) 2024/927, and imposes refined self-assessment obligations to bolster resilience in stressed conditions and liquidity management.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
Asset Manager
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

Administrative sanction of 6 February 2026

Administrative sanction imposed on Corestate Capital Holding S.A.

AI Analysis

The CSSF published an administrative sanction on 6 February 2026 against Corestate Capital Holding S.A., likely for breaches in regulatory compliance such as depositary duties, oversight, or governance under Luxembourg financial laws, marking a repeat enforcement action following a prior sanction in June 2025. This matters for compliance professionals as it underscores CSSF's aggressive enforcement on alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) and depositaries, signaling heightened scrutiny on safekeeping, oversight, and internal controls to prevent systemic risks in Luxembourg's fund sector. It highlights the regulator's willingness to impose public nominative sanctions, amplifying reputational damage alongside fines.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / GovernanceReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

Administrative sanction of 6 February 2026

Administrative sanction imposed on Corestate Capital Holding S.A.

AI Analysis

The CSSF published an administrative sanction on 6 February 2026 against Corestate Capital Holding S.A., likely imposing a fine for regulatory breaches, marking a repeat enforcement action following a prior sanction on the same entity dated 20 June 2025. This matters as it underscores CSSF's intensified supervisory scrutiny on Luxembourg-based investment managers, particularly regarding governance, asset safekeeping, and oversight duties under AIFM Law, signaling heightened enforcement risks for similar firms. Compliance teams should review it for patterns in depositary and transparency violations evident in recent CSSF cases.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingReporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

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.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCrypto & Digital AssetsCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingPrudential / Capital RequirementsAML / Financial Crime
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

Administrative sanction of 23 July 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on Genève Invest (Europe) S.A.

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 23 July 2025 against Genève Invest (Europe) S.A., a Luxembourg-regulated entity, for breaches of professional obligations, as detailed in a publication released on 4 February 2026. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's focus on robust internal controls and compliance with investment rules, serving as a warning to investment firms on the consequences of organizational and conduct failures. Compliance professionals should note it as evidence of heightened CSSF scrutiny on fund managers handling client assets and counterparties.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingReporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerWealth ManagerAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

FAQ Crypto-Assets – Undertakings for collective investment (Updated)

Version 7 – 04/02/2026

AI Analysis

The CSSF has released Version 7 of its FAQ on Crypto-Assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment, updated on February 4, 2026, to reflect the entry into force of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This guidance establishes binding investment limits, authorization requirements, and risk management standards for UCITS and AIFs investing in crypto-assets, fundamentally reshaping how Luxembourg-regulated collective investment schemes can engage with digital assets.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCrypto & Digital AssetsCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingPrudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerHedge FundFintech
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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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

Results of the enforcement of the 2024 financial and non-financial information published by issuers subject to the Transparency Law

Communiqué

AI Analysis

The CSSF's January 2026 enforcement report documents the results of its 2025 examination campaign on 2024 financial and non-financial disclosures by issuers under Luxembourg's Transparency Law. This publication is critical for compliance professionals because it reveals systematic compliance gaps across financial reporting (IFRS), sustainability reporting (ESRS), and Alternative Performance Measures (APMs), with 27% of enforcement decisions resulting in injunctions for non-compliance.

Sectors:
Capital Markets & TradingInvestment ManagementBanking & Credit
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureESGAuthorisation & Licensing
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance low

Circular CSSF 19/708 - Annex (Updated)

Electronic transmission of documents to the CSSF

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 19/708 mandates the electronic transmission of specified documents to the CSSF via secure platforms like e-file or SOFiE, effective from February 1, 2019, replacing prior paper or other methods. This updated annex (as amended by Circular CSSF 21/790 and further revisions up to April 1, 2025) standardizes submissions for investment funds and related entities, reducing administrative burdens while ensuring document integrity and CSSF accessibility. Compliance professionals must monitor the dynamic annex list on the CSSF website to avoid nullified submissions.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private BankingInsurance & Pensions
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureOperational Resilience / OutsourcingAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerWealth ManagerInsurance
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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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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeAuthorisation & LicensingReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement medium

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
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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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement medium

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement medium

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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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement medium

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & Disclosure
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Enforcement high

Administrative sanction of 23 July 2025

Administrative sanction imposed on JTC (Luxembourg) S.A.

AI Analysis

The CSSF imposed a €102,000 administrative fine on JTC (Luxembourg) S.A. on 23 July 2025 for breaches in its professional obligations as a depositary of non-financial assets under the AIFM Law, identified during an on-site inspection from February 2023 to January 2024 covering activities up to December 2022. This enforcement action highlights CSSF's scrutiny of depositary functions, particularly risk assessment and oversight controls, serving as a warning for similar entities to strengthen compliance amid rising supervisory focus on AIFM depositaries.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / GovernanceReporting & Disclosure
Asset Manager
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

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.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
AML / Financial CrimeReporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / Governance
Asset ManagerBroker DealerAll Firms
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

Circular CSSF 25/903

Update of Circular CSSF 24/850 on the practical rules concerning the descriptive report and the self-assessment questionnaire to be submitted on an annual basis by support PFS, as well as the engagement of the réviseurs d’entreprises agréés (approved statutory auditors) of support PFS and practical rules concerning the management letter and the separate report to be drawn up on an annual basis.

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Circular CSSF 25/903 updates Circular CSSF 24/850, refining practical rules for support Professional of the Financial Sector (support PFS) in Luxembourg regarding their annual descriptive report, self-assessment questionnaire, and the roles of approved statutory auditors (réviseurs d’entreprises agréés). It specifies requirements for auditors' engagement, management letters, and separate annual reports. This matters for support PFS as it enhances supervisory oversight, ensures consistent reporting quality, and strengthens internal controls, directly impacting compliance and audit processes amid CSSF's focus on robust PFS supervision.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureSenior Managers / GovernanceOperational Resilience / Outsourcing
All FirmsFintechPayment Provider
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Circular CSSF 24/850 (as amended by Circular CSSF 25/903) (Updated)

Practical rules concerning the descriptive report and the self-assessment questionnaire to be submitted on an annual basis by support PFS.Engagement of the réviseurs d’entreprises agréés (approved statutory auditors) of support PFS and practical rules concerning the management letter and the separate report to be drawn up on an annual basis.

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Circular CSSF 24/850, as amended by Circular CSSF 25/903, establishes practical rules for support Professional of the Financial Sector (support PFS) in Luxembourg to submit annual descriptive reports and self-assessment questionnaires, while also defining the roles of approved statutory auditors (réviseurs d’entreprises agréés) in issuing management letters and separate reports. This guidance standardizes supervisory reporting and audit processes to enhance oversight of support PFS, which provide essential back-office services to authorized PFS. It matters because non-compliance risks supervisory sanctions, reputational damage, and operational disruptions for entities reliant on support PFS structures.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Reporting & DisclosureOperational Resilience / OutsourcingSenior Managers / Governance
BankWealth ManagerAll Firms
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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

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Circular CSSF 25/901 consolidates and modernizes the supervisory framework for Luxembourg specialised investment funds (SIFs), investment companies in risk capital (SICARs), and undertakings for collective investment subject to Part II of the Law of 17 December 2010 (Part II UCIs), including their sub-funds. It streamlines investment rules, diversification limits, borrowing, disclosures, and risk management while enhancing flexibility for sophisticated investors and formalizing prior informal guidance, reducing regulatory complexity without compromising investor protection.

Sectors:
Investment Management
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingReporting & DisclosurePrudential / Capital Requirements
Asset ManagerHedge Fund
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance medium

Circular IML 91/75 (as amended by Circulars CSSF 05/177, 18/697, 21/790, 22/811 and 25/901) (Updated)

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

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Circular IML 91/75, as amended up to CSSF Circular 25/901, consolidates and modernizes the supervisory framework for Luxembourg Part II UCIs, SIFs, and SICARs, refining rules on diversification, borrowing, risk-spreading, and disclosures while tailoring requirements to investor profiles. It matters because it streamlines fragmented regulations, enhances fund competitiveness, and formalizes CSSF expectations without mandating immediate changes for pre-existing funds, reducing compliance burdens while promoting transparency and flexibility. This update aligns administrative practices with market realities, repealing outdated circulars to eliminate ambiguity.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private BankingCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Prudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & DisclosureAuthorisation & Licensing
Asset ManagerHedge FundAll Firms
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Circular CSSF 08/356 (as amended by Circular CSSF 25/901) (Updated)

Rules applicable to undertakings for collective investment when they employ certain techniques and instruments relating to transferable securities and money market instruments

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Circular CSSF 08/356, as amended by Circular CSSF 25/901, establishes detailed rules for Luxembourg undertakings for collective investment (UCIs), including UCITS and alternative investment funds (AIFs), on the use of techniques and instruments relating to transferable securities and money market instruments, such as securities lending, repo transactions, and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. It matters because it ensures investor protection, risk management, and market stability by imposing strict eligibility, collateral, and operational requirements, aligning Luxembourg funds with EU standards under UCITS and AIFMD directives. Compliance is critical for Luxembourg-domiciled funds engaging in these activities to avoid regulatory sanctions and operational disruptions.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementCapital Markets & TradingWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Prudential / Capital RequirementsReporting & DisclosureConsumer Protection / Conduct
Asset ManagerHedge FundWealth Manager
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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

Circular CSSF 25/900

amending Circular CSSF 22/811.Authorisation and organisation of entities acting as UCI administrators.

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Circular CSSF 25/900, issued on 16 December 2025, amends Circular CSSF 22/811 to clarify governance principles, authorisation requirements, and operational standards for UCI (Undertakings for Collective Investment) administrators in Luxembourg, while reforming annual reporting obligations. It matters because it strengthens supervisory oversight, aligns with DORA for ICT outsourcing, and simplifies reporting to enhance efficiency and compliance in the fund administration sector.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingReporting & DisclosureOperational Resilience / Outsourcing
Asset ManagerWealth ManagerBank
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Circular CSSF 22/811 (as amended by Circular CSSF 25/900) (Updated)

Authorisation and organisation of entities acting as UCI administrators

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Circular CSSF 22/811, as amended by Circular CSSF 25/900, establishes CSSF requirements for the authorisation, governance, internal organisation, and oversight of entities acting as UCI (Undertakings for Collective Investment) administrators in Luxembourg. It matters because it standardises practices amid regulatory, technological, and market evolutions, ensuring robust controls, risk management, and supervision for fund administration activities critical to Luxembourg's fund industry.

Sectors:
Investment ManagementWealth & Private Banking
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingSenior Managers / GovernanceOperational Resilience / Outsourcing
Asset ManagerBankAll Firms
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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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🇱🇺 CSSF Guidance high

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

AI Analysis

Circular CSSF 25/898 updates Luxembourg's supervisory framework for EU-origin credit institutions and investment firms operating in Luxembourg through branches or free provision of services. This amendment enhances the self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) used by the CSSF to align supervisory oversight with current regulatory priorities, particularly adding UCI administration as a new thematic module. The update reflects the CSSF's evolving supervisory focus and requires affected institutions to demonstrate compliance with expanded assessment criteria.

Sectors:
Banking & CreditInvestment ManagementCapital Markets & Trading
Topics:
Authorisation & LicensingOperational Resilience / OutsourcingReporting & Disclosure
BankBroker DealerAsset Manager
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