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Gemeinsame EU-Aufsichtsprioritäten Für 2027 – Was Finanzunternehmen Jetzt Vorbereiten Sollten
The Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities has released its 2027 work programme, outlining concrete steps for digital resilience, investor protection, sustainable finance, and supervision of financial conglomerates. Financial institutions must now prepare for enhanced oversight of critical technology service providers, revised capital reporting requirements, and updated product information standards, while distinguishing between existing obligations and reforms still pending legislative approva
GermanyFinance and Banking
PwC Legal Germany
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EBA Sets Its 2027 Supervisory Agenda
The European Banking Authority has released its 2027 Annual Work Programme, marking a strategic pivot from rule design to implementation assessment. With 251 deliverables organized around resilience, efficiency and transformation, the programme integrates geopolitical risk into prudential supervision and expects authorities to assess stress assumptions, credit-loss models and business-model resilience as interconnected elements rather than isolated metrics.
GermanyFinance and Banking
PwC Legal Germany
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Central Bank Of Ireland: Year-End Deadlines 2026
The Central Bank of Ireland has released its year-end 2026 application deadlines for various fund types and regulatory filings, establishing critical submission timeframes for firms seeking authorizations...
IrelandFinance and Banking
Dillon Eustace
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How Do Funds Differ Between Payment Institutions And Electronic Money Institutions?
Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions handle customer funds differently under EU law. While Payment Institutions use payment accounts for short-term transaction processing, Electronic Money Institutions store monetary value indefinitely in digital wallets. Understanding the legal distinction between these account types is crucial for fintech companies navigating PSD2 and EMD2 compliance requirements.
MaltaFinance and Banking
MK Fintech Partners
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CySEC DORA Reporting Requirements For September
Cyprus financial firms that experienced major ICT-related incidents in 2025 face a 30 September 2026 deadline to report annual costs and losses to CySEC under DORA requirements. Understanding which entities must comply, how to calculate reportable amounts using the prescribed methodology, and maintaining proper documentation are essential for meeting this first reporting obligation.
CyprusFinance and Banking
AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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CRD VI: The EU's Cross-border Banking Rules Are Changing For Non-EU Institutions. Are You Ready?
The EU's third-country branch regime under CRD VI fundamentally changes how non-EU banks can serve European clients, requiring most institutions to establish authorized branches or subsidiaries by January 2027. With national transposition underway and a critical grandfathering deadline already passed, affected institutions must urgently assess their EU activities, evaluate available exemptions, and determine whether their current operating models remain viable under the harmonized framework.
European UnionFinance and Banking
DLA Piper
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EBA 2027: Weniger Regelungsdichte – Aber Mehr Umsetzungsdruck?
The European Banking Authority's 2027 work programme signals a fundamental shift in regulatory approach, moving from prescriptive rule-making toward data-driven, comparative, and results-oriented supervision. With implementation of the Banking Package, PSD3/PSR, CMDI, DORA, MiCAR, and EMIR on the agenda, the EBA introduces a new supervisory convergence framework that emphasizes actual implementation effectiveness over mere formal compliance.
GermanyFinance and Banking
PwC Legal Germany

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