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Publication The CSSF officially published Circular 25/894 (the " Circular") on 26 June 2025, setting out a broader framework and expanded notification obligations for Luxembourg investment fund managers (" IFMs") managing funds that are not authorised by the CSSF. In principle, the Circular states

The European Supervisory Authorities (being the EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA, "ESAs”) have published a comprehensive guide (the “ Guide”) on oversight activities for critical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) third-party providers ( "CTPPs”) under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (

Draft amendment regulation to amend Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/567 The latest legislative amendments to MiFIR were introduced by Regulation (EU) No 2024/791 (" MiFIR review"). The MiFIR review removed barriers to the creation of three consolidated tape providers (for bonds, shares and

As part of its strategy to foster competitiveness and innovation across the European Union, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the creation of a “28 th Regime”, being a single, harmonised set of company law rules that innovative businesses could choose to apply throughout

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), adopted on 14 December 2022, sets out a EU framework requiring certain companies to comply with sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations. Initially, Member States were required to transpose the CSRD into national law by 6 July

On 2 October 2025, the Higher Administrative Court ( Cour administrative) issued a ruling in case n° 51646C (the “ Decision”), regarding the extent to which a former manager of a Luxembourg resident company called in guarantee may challenge the underlying tax assessments of that company. While the

On 30 September 2025, the CSSF published an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on international financial sanctions. This update replaces the previous version dated March 2022 and substantially expands the FAQ to reflect the current regulatory framework applicable in Luxembourg

On 8 October 2025, Draft Law No. 8633 was submitted to the Luxembourg Parliament ( Chambre des Députés) (the “ Draft Law”) to introduce a new tax exemption on interest earned by Luxembourg resident individuals on certain specific bonds issued by a State. To meet its NATO defence spending commitments

Background On 4 April 2025, Draft Law No. 8526 (the “ Draft Law”) was submitted to the Luxembourg Parliament ( Chambre des Députés ) and intends to introduce, as from fiscal year 2026, a tax credit for private individuals investing in Luxembourg startups amounting to 20% of their equity investment

Communication On 30 September 2025, the CSSF published a communication on the AML/CFT Market Entry Form (“ MEF”). The MEF aims at collecting standardised key information in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing risks which must be submitted by funds (to be) authorised (including

The Draft Law No. 8627 (the " Draft Law"), was presented to the Luxembourg Parliament on 2 October 2025, aiming to transpose: the Capital Requirements Directive VI: Directive (EU) 2024/1619 of 31 May 2024 amending Directive 2013/36/EU as regards supervisory powers, sanctions, third-country branches