SM&CR Reforms 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Firms
FCA and PRA confirm phase 1 SM&CR reforms effective 24 April 2026. Fewer certification roles, higher enhanced thresholds, and longer application windows.
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ESMA Private Credit Ratings Call for Evidence: What CRA-Regulated Firms Should Watch
ESMA’s call for evidence on restricted subscription and private credit ratings closes 31 May 2026. What CRA-regulated firms need to review and prepare now.
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EBA Recovery Plan Dry Runs: Lessons for Luxembourg Banks
The EBA’s new report on recovery plan dry runs exposes maturity gaps across EU banks. Here is what Luxembourg banks should fix before the next CSSF filing.
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FATCA Reporting in Luxembourg – Practical Guide for Financial Institutions
How Luxembourg financial institutions handle FATCA reporting, from IGA structure and GIIN registration to ACD filing, due diligence, and common failure points.
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CRS Reporting in Luxembourg – Practical Guide for Financial Institutions
How CRS reporting works in Luxembourg. Covers the legal basis, due diligence, filing via Fundsquare or Worldline, nil returns, and common operational mistakes.
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EBA High Earners Report 2024: What the Data Means for Remuneration Reporting
EBA 2024 high earners dashboard: 2,554 staff above EUR 1 million across EU banks and investment firms. What the data means for CRD remuneration reporting.
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ESMA Active Account Requirement: Reporting Templates
ESMA published AAR reporting templates on 13 April 2026. What the four CSV templates require and how EMIR clearing teams should prepare for 31 July 2026.
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JBRC Reporting Contact Group: What the Call for Members Means
The EBA and ECB opened a call for JBRC Reporting Contact Group members with a 28 April 2026 deadline. What reporting teams should know and prepare for.
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EBA 4.3 Draft Package: What Reporting Teams Should Map
The EBA published the draft technical package for reporting framework 4.3 covering TCB and AMLA modules. Here is what changed and what to map.
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EBA MiCA Statement on ARTs and EMTs: Issuer Takeaways
What the EBA statement on MiCA ARTs and EMTs means for authorisation, reporting obligations, and CASP due diligence. Practical breakdown for EU token issuers.