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A major transformation is taking place in the financial markets as LIBOR and other IBORs (EURIBOR, EONIA, TIBOR, etc.), having dominated these markets for decades, will be replaced in 2021.

The Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's political guidelines for the next European Commission, along with the mission letter for Ms Maria Luís Albuquerque...

Developments in Belgian Payment Services Regulation

Amongst the (many) uncertainties linked to Brexit, its potential restrictive impact on data transfers between the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK was an important one for all businesses with cross-border activities.

On 30 September 2015, the European Commission (the "Commission") presented its action plan (the "Action Plan") to establish a capital markets union ("CMU").

The Law broadens the scope of application of the market abuse regime regarding persons, places and conduct, in line with the Market Abuse Directive and the Market Abuse Regulation.

The Regulation bans the marketing of several classes of products considered to be high risk, with little liquidity and considerable complexity for retail consumers.

The Situation: A draft law designed to substantially reform the Belgian Companies Code was submitted to the Belgian Parliament for review ("New Companies Code") on June 4, 2018...

Despite its overall high tax burden, Belgium was one of the few countries worldwide that didn't have a general capital gains tax for individuals. The introductions of a capital gains tax by the Arizona coalition...

With both the Argentinean and Venezuelan economies tackling high inflation, employers are taking novel steps to promote talent retention.

Purchasers invariably seek to include warranties and indemnities (W&I) insurance policy in their share or asset purchase agreements. These are intended to give purchasers enhanced...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new guidance on firms' approving financial promotions for unauthorised persons.

The new Belgian Code of Companies and Associations ("BCCA") which enters into force on May 1, 2019, will significantly impact banking transactions involving Belgian companies.

A number of EU-27 Member States have been accelerating their efforts to finalize national "emergency" Brexit legislative (NEBLs) measures in the event of a ‘No Deal' or any other form of Brexit ...

In the Chancellorʼs 2019 Mansion House dinner speech, delivered on 20 June 2019, Philip Hammond announced a review of the UK regulatory framework and payments landscape in 2019.

Non-EU lenders face new regulatory requirements when financing Belgian corporate borrowers, but several key exemptions exist that may preserve current lending practices. Understanding these exceptions—from reverse solicitation to intra-group lending—is crucial for determining whether licensing obligations apply to cross-border lending operations.

To make Belgium a more competitive and attractive place to establish business, the Parliament adopted the new Companies Code on 28 February 2019.