Circular CSSF 26/907 (only in French)
Executive Summary
Circular CSSF 26/907, published on February 18, 2026, establishes requirements for **approved special statutory auditors (réviseurs d'entreprises agréés spéciaux) serving credit institutions that issue mortgage bonds (lettres de gage)**. This circular formalizes the governance and audit standards applicable to a specialized auditor role within Luxembourg's credit institution framework, ensuring enhanced oversight of entities engaged in mortgage bond issuance.
What Changed
- The search results provided do not contain the full text of Circular CSSF 26/907, as it is available only in French and the PDF content was not included in the available materials. However, based on the title and regulatory context, this circular add
- Statutory auditor qualifications and requirements for the specialized role of approving auditors (réviseurs agréés spéciaux) overseeing credit institutions that issue mortgage bonds
- Governance standards for auditors in this specialized capacity
- Audit and oversight responsibilities specific to mortgage bond issuance activities The circular aligns with broader Luxembourg regulatory modernization efforts evident in concurrent CSSF guidance, including Circular 26/906 on governance frameworks f
Suggested Considerations
- *Obtain and review the full French text of Circular CSSF 26/907 from the CSSF website
- *Assess current auditor qualifications against the new requirements for approved special statutory auditors
- *Update audit engagement letters and terms to reflect any new standards or responsibilities
- *Document compliance with the circular's requirements in governance and audit files
- *Communicate with appointed auditors to ensure alignment with the new framework
Key Dates
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
Who is Affected
References
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Summary
Exigences applicables au réviseur d’entreprises agréé spécial auprès des établissements de crédit émetteurs de lettres de gage