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CSSF Circular 12/552 on central administration, internal governance and risk management.

The CSSF framework for internal governance and control of banks and investment firms.

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Who is concerned?

This circular is broken down into 17 sections analysed one by one, each with the official text and Luxgap practical guidance for compliance in Luxembourg.

Key obligations

The CSSF framework for internal governance and control of banks and investment firms.

Luxgap supports CSSF-supervised entities (banks, PFS, payment and e-money institutions, management companies, funds) in complying with this circular: gap analysis, policy and register updates, CSSF inspection readiness, articulation with the DORA Regulation and the NIS 2 framework where relevant.

Deadlines

See the official CSSF text for precise application dates. Most recent ICT circulars articulate with the DORA Regulation, applicable since 17 January 2025.

Sanctions for non-compliance

Non-compliance exposes entities to CSSF administrative sanctions: injunctions, pecuniary sanctions, restrictions or suspension of authorisation.

How Luxgap helps

The CSSF framework for internal governance and control of banks and investment firms.

Luxgap supports CSSF-supervised entities (banks, PFS, payment and e-money institutions, management companies, funds) in complying with this circular: gap analysis, policy and register updates, CSSF inspection readiness, articulation with the DORA Regulation and the NIS 2 framework where relevant.

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