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

Belgium has introduced senior non-preferred notes, a new category of debt securities available to banking institutions.

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...

New Regulation on Sound Remuneration Policies in Financial Institutions

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

Financial assistance is een financieringsmethode waarbij het bedrijf dat gekocht wordt, helpt bij de financiering van zijn eigen overname.

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.

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.

The Belgian financial sector faces the entry into force on 15 January 2025 of a new disciplinary regime applicable to the banking sector and a compulsory bankers' oath...

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

The European Parliament and European Council have finalised the text of a new Directive (AIFMD 2) which supplements the original Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) by creating new requirements in...

On 24 April 2024, the EU Parliament adopted the EU Listing Act. The Listing Act is part of a package of measures aiming to further develop the Capital Markets Union.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its webpage on the new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime for...

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

Legal regulations. From sales and liquidation sales to special offers, coupons, contests and price comparisons, retailers must strike a balance between effective marketing and legal compliance.

Today the EBA published a Peer Review Report on the authorisation of Payment Institutions (PIs) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) by the national authorities / financial regulators.

The European Central Bank (ECB) working group on euro risk-free rates has published a report on the impact the transition from the euro overnight index average