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Since the entry into force of the Financial Collateral Act of 15 December 2004 (the "Collateral Act") implementing Directive 2002/47/EC on financial collateral arrangements as regards linked systems and credit claims (the "Collateral Directive"), financial collateral arrangements have benefitted from increased flexibility and legal certainty in Belgium.

Het zakendoen over de grens brengt unieke uitdagingen met zich mee, vooral als het gaat om het innen van openstaande vorderingen. Als Nederlandse ondernemer met debiteuren in Duitsland..

The implementation of the revised Consumer Credit Directive (CCD II) introduces significant regulatory changes for consumer credit providers and intermediaries in the Netherlands. With the AFM already processing licence applications and new clarity emerging on creditworthiness assessments for 'buy now, pay later' services, market participants face evolving compliance requirements and potential enforcement approaches as the legislation moves through final approval stages.

The European Commission (EC) published a package of legislative proposals on 4 December 2025, referred to as the Market Integration Package (MIP).

The Dutch Tax Authorities have issued new guidance on the classification of limited partnerships as 'Funds for Joint Account' (FGR) under Dutch tax law, specifically addressing team co-investment...

Adapting to the modern world: why change is coming for private wealth in the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories

De Afdeling bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State ("Afdeling") heeft op 10 februari 2021 een opvallende uitspraak gedaan. In deze uitspraak oordeelt de Afdeling...

The regulations and directives adopted by the EU, as discussed in our previous ESG real estate related blogs, have been complemented by several private-sector initiatives in respect...

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies within its scope to generate a sustainability report and that mandates an audit of this report.

This year, ESG-related legislation and initiatives significantly evolved. We have compiled a few of the latest updates on ESG-related topics up to June 2024 which are of relevance for the financial sector.

Adaptation, market uncertainty, and shifting consumer behaviour are driving corporations and investments firms to evaluate their priorities, strategies and operations.

On 30 July 2013 the Belgian Parliament passed new legislation to improve the protection of users of financial products and services and the powers of the Financial Services and Markets Authority.

On 13 June 2012 the Financial Institutions (Special Measures) Act entered into force with retro-active effect as of 20 January 2012).

The report concluded that DNB made progress in developing its procedures but that not all procedures are complete yet. DNB has procedures in place for most Dutch banks but they are brief.

Since 1 October 2012 policy rules have applied to the entry into derivative transactions by housing associations.

The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.

We summarise the latest developments and explain the next steps regarding Pillar One's Amount A and Amount B. We also include the Dutch position on this matter...