2019-12-20
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier issued Circular CSSF 19/732, as amended by Circular CSSF 24/861, to provide specific clarifications on identifying and verifying the identity of ultimate beneficial owners. This regulatory update mandates that regulated entities adhere to enhanced due diligence procedures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The amendments ensure consistent application of identification standards across financial sector participants in Luxembourg.