Luxembourg Financial Services

Six major financial services players in Luxembourg join forces to create a shared ATM network

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First Cabo Verdean green bond listed on LuxSE

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BCL:INTEREST RATES

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CONSUMER CONFIDENCE SURVEY:BCL

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LuxSE welcomes first digitally native security admitted to trading in the EU

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) today marks the listing of the very first financial instrument issued on a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and admitted to trading in the European Union (EU).

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Launch of the ESMA Common Supervisory Action on MiFID II sustainability requirements

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Luxembourg's finances compare well on debt and deficit

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LuxSE strengthens financial literacy in Western Africa

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Judicial liquidation of Fortuna Banque s.c. – Activation of the Luxembourg Investor Compensation Scheme (SIIL)

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LuxSE strengthens financial literacy in Western Africa

Last week, as part of the global awareness campaign Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange was in Ivory Coast to provide sustainable finance courses to financial professionals and public authorities in the West-African region.

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In review: insolvency law, policy and procedure in Luxembourg

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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of August 2023

The Luxembourg UCI industry thus registered a negative variation amounting to EUR 47.934 billion in August.

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New communication means for AIFM reporting as of 2 November 2023

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New Luxembourg law to preserve businesses and modernize insolvency law – What to expect?

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CSSF Newsletter No 272 – September 2023

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Supporting clients in a complex environment

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Launch of the ESMA Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on sustainability risks and disclosures in the investment fund sector

The CSA is a two-stage process

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EVOLUTION OF EMPLOYMENT IN CREDIT INSTITUTIONS

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Spear phishing spoofing the CSSF identity

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Fitch Affirms FWU Life Insurance Lux at IFS 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

The rating reflects FWU Lux's strong capitalisation, its strong and stable earnings, as well as its 'Less Favourable' company profile.

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Global economic growth remains positive

The easing in inflation rates continues

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Luxembourg: Luxembourg Publishes Bill Of Law To Implement Pillar Two

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CSSF Thematic Review on the implementation of sustainabilityrelated provisions in the investment fund industry

CSSF Thematic Review on the implementation of sustainability-related provisions in the investment fund industry

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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of June 2023

The total net assets of undertakings for collective investment, amounted to EUR 5,197.746 billion

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LuxSE and GICE&SDGs join forces to strengthen sustainable finance education in India

Committed to fostering greater levels of sustainable finance education throughout the world, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange today announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Global Institute for Circular Economy Sustainable Development Goals, to provide sustainable finance courses to the Indian market.

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Luxembourg to extend support for European Investment Bank's Financial Inclusion Fund

The Financial Inclusion Fund will continue providing support to financial service providers that focus on vulnerable groups.

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INTEREST RATES(July)

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) informs that, based on preliminary data, the main interest rates applied by Luxembourg's credit institutions to euro area households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) for their loan and deposit operations have on average evolved as follows in May 2023.

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Luxembourg: Works funds to become mandatory as of 1 August 2023

Applicable for all condominiums, whether residential buildings, buildings for professional use or mixed buildings

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The Bank of London Formally Applies for European Union Banking Licence and Announces 200M Euros Investment and 300 New Jobs in Luxembourg

There is an exciting opportunity to offer Luxembourg and the broader EU market a new global digital clearing ecosystem

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Vietnam seeks stronger green finance ties with Luxembourg

A delegation of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) led by Minister Ho Duc Phoc paid a working visit to Luxembourg from July 5 to 8.

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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of May 2023

The Luxembourg UCI industry thus registered a positive variation amounting to EUR 23.528 billion in May.

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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023

The amount outstanding in liabilities increased by 29 billion euros, up to 1 278 billion euros at the end of March 2023.

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Luxembourg: Luxembourg Fund Law Reforms: Key Proposed Changes To RAIF, SIF, SICAR, AIFM, And UCI Laws

On March 24, 2023, a bill of law was submitted to the Luxembourg Parliament, proposing amendments to the Luxembourg fund laws, namely the Law of 2010 on UCIs (UCI Law), the Law of 2007 on SIFs (SIF Law), the Law of 2004 on SICARs (SICAR Law), the Law of 2013 on AIFMs (AIFM Law), and the Law of 2016 on RAIFs (RAIF Law).

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LuxSE marks 60 years of Eurobonds

HRH Grand Duke Henri attended the 40th edition of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)’s annual flagship event at the Philharmonie yesterday evening to celebrate the 60-year anniversary of the Eurobond market, which has served as a launchpad for Luxembourg’s financial centre.

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CIVIL SOCIETY OGANISATIONS STRATAGIC MEETING IN PROMOTING AN INCLUSIVE AND LEGITIMATE GLOBAL TAX ARCHITECTURE

Global tax system is a method used when collecting international taxes.

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LuxSE reports record profits for 2022

At the annual general meeting of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), the stock exchange published its financial results for the financial year ending on 31 December 2022, reporting record profits.

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Profit and loss account of credit institutions as at 31 March 2023

Other net income, comprising miscellaneous items which are very volatile in nature and generally non-recurring, increased by 13.2%.

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INTEREST RATES

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) informs that, based on preliminary data, the main interest rates applied by Luxembourg’s credit institutions to euro area households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) for their loan and deposit operations have on average evolved as follows in April 2023.

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Evolution of credit institutions' balance sheet

The minimum reserves for credit institutions to hold with the BCL have increased by 12 million euros compared to the previous maintenance period.

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Launch of the ESMA Common Supervisory Action on the application of MiFID II disclosure rules with regard to marketing communications and advertisements of financial products

ESMA launched a Common Supervisory Action with national competent authorities on the application of MiFID II.

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Survey in relation to Circular CSSF 21/769 on Teleworking

Governance and security requirements for supervised entities to perform tasks or activities through telework.

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LuxSE joins forces with China Everbright Bank

Against the backdrop of the Luxembourg financial mission to Beijing, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Everbright Bank.

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Circular CSSF 23/834

Mandatory use of the IMAS Portal for certain supervisory processes

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INTEREST RATES

BCL informs that, based on preliminary data, the main interest rates applied by Luxembourg’s credit institutions to euro area households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) for their loan and deposit operations have on average evolved as follows in March 2023.

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LuxSE releases market study on gender-focused bond market

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BIL Launches Google Pay Support for Visa Card Users in Luxembourg

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List of independent approved statutory auditors and approved audit firms having received less than 15% of the total audit fees from PIEs in Luxembourg in 2022

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Thematic review on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Luxembourg Financial sector

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New Cooperation Agreement signed between LuxSE and MOX

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Publications related to Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 – SFDR and Regulation (EU) 2020/852 – the EU Taxonomy Regulation

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FAQ on the revised long form report framework introduced by Circulars CSSF 22/821 and 22/827

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INTEREST RATES

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LuxSE named Exchange of the Year 2023 by Environmental Finance

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The CSSF's supervisory priorities in the area of sustainable finance

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BALANCE OF PAYMENTS OF LUXEMBOURG DURING THE YEAR 2022

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A year of resilience in an uncertain environment

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Evolution of credit institutions' balance sheet

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SFDR data collection exercise applicable

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Newsletter No.266-March 2023

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INTEREST RATES

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CSSF FAQ Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

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NMB Bank brings first Sub-Saharan gender bond to LGX

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EVOLUTION OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS’ BALANCE SHEET

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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of January 2023

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Consumer confidence stabilises in February 2023

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Examination of professional competence for "réviseurs d'entreprises" (statutory auditors)

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PUBLICATION DU BULLETIN BCL 2023/1

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European exchanges collaborate for the provision of a consolidated tape in the European Union

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Luxembourg: CSSF Publishes FAQ On The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

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EVOLUTION OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS' BALANCE SHEET

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Circular letter

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CONSUMER CONFIDENCE SURVEY

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LuxSE signs Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration

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Communication on the publication of two notification templates

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INTEREST RATES

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Symbiotics Investments brings world’s first INR-denominated gender-focused bond to LGX

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CSSF Clarifies Eligibility To Open Cash Accounts For Luxembourg AIFs

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EVOLUTION OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS' BALANCE SHEET

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LuxRI Fund Index&LuxX Index

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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of November 2022

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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT POSITION AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2022

Compared to the second quarter of 2022, Luxembourg's external financial assets increased by 59 billion euros.

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Cooperation beyond borders: How stock exchanges can support capital markets in Africa

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Application for suspension of payments: ANPHIKO ASSET MANAGEMENT S.A.

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Banque de France and Banque centrale du Luxembourg conduct wholesale CBDC test

Banque de France and the Banque centrale du Luxembourg have successfully conducted a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiment utilising distributed ledger technology (DLT).

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New blockchain bond lands on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Efforts to create a welcoming legal framework for DLT in Luxembourg have paid off with the first digital bond under Luxembourg law placed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

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Eligible Entities In Luxembourg To Hold Alternative Investment Funds Cash Accounts

On 18 October 2022, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF") has issued a press release regarding eligible entities for the opening of cash accounts in relation to Luxembourg alternative investment funds.

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INTEREST RATES

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) informs that, based on preliminary data, the main interest rates applied by Luxembourg’s credit institutions to euro area households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) for their loan and deposit operations have on average evolved as follows in September 2022.

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CSSF slaps fine on Gazprom's Luxembourg financing vehicle

Russian state-owned energy giant's Gaz Capital S.A., based in Luxembourg, might face bankruptcy.

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LuxSE partners with BFF Bank to introduce new post-trade model

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) announced the launch of its new post-trade model for trades made on LuxSE's markets. This new settlement process was made possible thanks to the exchange's partnership with BFF Bank, the largest independent specialty finance in Italy and a leading player in Europe, specialised in securities services, banking and corporate payments and in the management of trade receivables.

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Main updated figures regarding the financial centre

Extract from the CSSF Newsletter No 261 – October 2022

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Interest rates

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) informs that, based on preliminary data, the main interest rates applied by Luxembourg’s credit institutions to euro area households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) for their loan and deposit operations have on average evolved as follows in August 2022.

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Credit Suisse in limbo in Luxembourg

If no one seems to know the contours of Credit Suisse's new strategic plan which will be announced on October 27 and its consequences in Luxembourg, employees are worried. Management must communicate as soon as the plan is known.

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ESG in the banking sector - CSSF survey on sustainable finance

On 21 September, the CSSF published the results of a general public survey on sustainable finance.

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FE fundinfo buys Luxembourg-based Fundsquare

FE fundinfo has today (20 September) completed the acquisition of Fundsquare, the Luxembourg-based fund registration and regulatory services provider.

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Financial regulator needed to act in minority of consumer complaints

In its role as mediator for consumers of financial products, Luxembourg’s financial regulator advocates finding solution based on dialogue between the complainants and the entities concerned by a dispute. A majority of disputed cases are thus closed without any specific intervention by the CSSF.

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Luxembourg is textbook example in World Bank anti-money laundering document

‘Name and shame’ remains a common practice in the fight against financial crime. Both states and financial institutions can be subject to it, each at their own level. In a recently published manual for national regulators, the World Bank illustrates this principle by citing Luxembourg.

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PUBLICATION OF THE 2022 FINANCIAL STABILITY REVIEW

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) is today publishing the 2022 edition of its Financial Stability Review.

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LONDON'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER PROPERTIES TO BE PRESENTED ON THE LPS CHINA PLATFORM BY COLDWELL BANKER SOUTHBANK

London remains one of Chinese favorite real estate investment destination, and the LPS China platform.

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World Bank and Luxembourg Mark 75 Years of Shared History - From World Bank Founding Member and Borrower to Key Development Partner

Seventy-five years ago today, the newly established International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), now known as the World Bank, made its first and only loan to Luxembourg.

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Luxembourg: CSSF Issues Circular On UCI Administrators: What To Know?

The Luxembourg Financial Sector Supervisory Authority (the CSSF) recently published Circular 22/811 (the Circular) on the authorisation, governance and internal organisation of administrators of undertakings for collective investment (UCIs).

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LuxRI Index

In accordance with the rules governing the LuxRI Fund index, the executive committee of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has decided to rebalance the LuxRI Fund index (base 1,000 as at 01/07/2013).

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LuxSE named 'Stock Exchange of the Year' at Environmental Finance’s Sustainable Investment Awards 2022

Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) won the ‘Stock Exchange of the Year’ award when Environmental Finance announced the winners of the Sustainable Investment Awards 2022!

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Review Luxembourg outsourcing contracts, financial firms urged

Financial institutions operating in Luxembourg have been advised to review their outsourcing arrangements after rules around outsourcing in the sector were updated by supervisory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

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Evolution of credit instituitions' balance sheet

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg informs that the aggregated balance sheet of credit institutions reached 998,592 million euros on 30 June 2022, compared to 1 014 983 million euros on 31 May 2022, a decrease of 1.61%.

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Luxembourg — bridging Islamic finance and sustainable development practices

Net-zero commitments are gaining momentum across the globe as more and more governments are growing concerned over the alarming rate of climate change, its impact to date and the potential impact it will have on our societies in the years and decades to come.

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