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      Strong foundations, brighter outlook:

      Luxembourg banks thrive amid change

      Luxembourg’s banking sector hit record pre-tax profits of EUR 9.8 billion in 2024, following a 45% surge in 2023. This was driven largely by high ECB interest rates that boosted net interest income. Commission income also rose by 9.4%, supported by growing assets under custody. With expenses stabilizing and the cost-income ratio improving to 46%, the sector remains strong.

      However, falling interest rates, stricter regulations like the DORA framework, and rising cybersecurity risks present new opportunities for adaptation and innovation. As banks adapt through digital transformation and talent acquisition, sustaining this momentum will be key to long-term success.

      So how did your bank compare against others? With statistical analyses and data from over 60 of Luxembourg’s banking institutions, we invite you to delve into our data, discover financial trends, and learn about your bank’s positioning against others in Luxembourg’s financial ecosystem.


      Key highlights

      Listen to our experts discuss the key highlights and challenges of the Luxembourg banking industry in 2024.


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      New heights with record profits

      In 2024, pre-tax earnings continued to rise, reaching €9.8 billion – more than double the amount recorded in 2020.

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      The driving force

      Despite falling interest rates, banks effectively leveraged the elevated rate environment earlier in 2024, alongside growth in commission income.

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      Stable decline in cost-income ratio

      Banks were able to further reduce the cost-income ratio from 48% in 2023 to 46% in 2024.



      "The financial center will be more digital, more diversified, and even more international – in every area which Luxembourg is renowned.”

      — Gilles Roth, Luxembourg's Minister of Finance

      Gilles Roth

      Photo: ©François Barnich / Talk2u



      Banking insights

      Delve deep into the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the banking sector in Luxembourg.

      What changed in 2024? Explore KPMG’s annual analysis of the banking market, based on statistical and annual accounts data.

      Benchmark your bank by deep-diving into balance sheet and P&L data, together with performance indicators, for each bank type.

      Explore the extent of the Luxembourg banking industry’s internationalization with our banking market overview.



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      How does your bank perform compared to others in Luxembourg's banking sector? Explore KPMG’s annual analysis of the banking market.

      Meet our team

      Daniel Rech

      Partner, Banking Market Leader

      KPMG in Luxembourg

      Benedikt Barz

      Partner

      KPMG in Luxembourg

      For queries, please contact:

      Jasmina Salentiny

      Manager, Audit
      +352 621 876 471
       jasmina.salentiny@kpmg.lu

       



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