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Today marks the publication of the long awaited euro short-term rate (€STR), which is set to gradually replace the euro overnight index average

On November 29, 2019, the German legislator adopted new rules on crypto assets. The new rules have been adopted as part of the implementation of Directive (EU) 2018/843 of 30 May 2018...

On 25 November 2025, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) published the Regulation on the Simplification of Ownership...

On 23 October 2025, the EU Member States adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which is intended to significantly increase pressure on the Russian war economy.

On 14 November 2024, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") released two sets of guidelines relating to the handling of European and national sanctions...

The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2084) entered into force on 11 January 2024 and has been fully applicable since 12 September 2025.

The German Federal Government is serious about its plans to place "financial investment intermediaries/brokers" (Finanzanlagevermittler) (referred to herein as FIBs)

Private equity execution has evolved beyond traditional buyout models, requiring sophisticated deal structures, flexible financing arrangements, and comprehensive due diligence across ESG, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks. Success now depends on navigating complexity through adaptive strategies, cross-border expertise, and the ability to maintain momentum when conventional approaches no longer suffice.

As evidenced on 19 July 2024 major IT outages, including those caused by a simple yet apparently defective "content update", can quickly cascade into systemic cyber incidents...

Switzerland boasts at least 150 named significant waterfalls, including Europe's largest. Most Swiss waterfalls flow peacefully and in a set direction.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a report on the licensing of FinTech business models on July 12, 2019 (the ESMA Report).

By the time you may have read this the European electorate will have voted in 751 MEPs (which includes the UK's 73 seats).

Consumer protection remains a core priority of the European Commission across the EU's Single Market. It is also a central aspect of the legislative reforms that aim to complete the construction...

On 26 June 2025, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen, or BMF) published a new draft bill (following the formation of a new government) for an act to implement the DAC 8 Directive...

The EU's Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) became fully operational as of 30 December 2024. As explored in PwC Legal's EU RegCORE' series...

The European Commission's proposal to revise the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is advancing through EU institutions with broad support for its core architecture, though critical technical questions remain unresolved.