rapport2024_tiii_h4.pdf

Here are the key points summarized in English:

Circulaire NBB_2024_09

• Update on obligations of financial institutions to declare occasional and periodic changes in their capital composition
• Forms now fully digitalized
• Reminds financial institutions of legal and regulatory requirements regarding participation qualified capital

Communication NBB_2024_10

• Update on procedure for individuals acquiring, increasing, reducing, or transferring a participation qualified stake in a financial institution
• Actualizes reference framework applicable and informs individuals that the Bank has decided to review its notification and declaration forms and digitize them

Circulaire NBB_2024_12

• Describes expectations of the Bank regarding accredited auditors and accounting firms:
  • Granting, renewing, or revoking accreditation
  • Designating and resigning a mandate for a commissioner
  • General prudent expectations regarding permanent compliance with conditions of accreditation, including internal organization and collaboration with the Bank's control

Circulaire NBB_2024_15

• Describes procedure for reporting violations of rules under the Bank's supervision
• Clarifies rules for receiving and processing reports by the Bank
• Explains measures for protecting whistleblowers in this context

Arrêté Royal Portant Approbation du Règlement de la Banque Nationale de Belgique

• Adopted new regulation regarding accreditation of auditors and accounting firms, effective December 5, 2024
• Replaces previous regulation from 2012