CSSF: UK deemed equivalent for the purpose of the national third-country regime under MiFIR

Ahead of the end of the post-Brexit transitional period the Luxembourg Financial Sector Supervisory Authority (the CSSF) has, as of 1 January 2021, included the United Kingdom on the list of jurisdictions which are deemed equivalent for the application of the national third-country regime[1] under MiFIR[2]. This regime provides for conditions under which third-country firms may provide investment services and/or activities (including ancillary services) to eligible counterparties and professional clients per se, without setting up a branch in Luxembourg. The scope of the regime itself is limited to Luxembourg – any future EU-wide passporting will depend on whether the European Commission issues an equivalence decision under MiFIR.

Firms which intend to benefit from the national third-country regime should submit a duly completed application form to the CSSF, without any delay. Application forms, as well as further details, can be found in the CSSF Circular 19/716, as amended.

Should you require more information on this topic, please contact our Luxembourg investment funds team.

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