The landscape of financial services, particularly proprietary trading and the differentiation of own account transactions is an intricate and complex matter.

In the Principality of Liechtenstein, the establishment and management of companies limited by shares (in German ‘Aktiengesellschaft' or ‘AG') are governed by a set of comprehensive...

Life insurance serves as a financial bulwark against the biometric risks (e.g., death, occupational disability, invalidity) that an insured individual may encounter.

In the intricate architecture of investment fund structures, they may in general be visualized through a three-tiered cascade.

Readers familiar with the accelerated regulatory tempo that has characterised the European crypto-asset landscape since the adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") will have noticed that, on 26 March 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") supplemented the primary legislation with a 35-page set of Guidelines on the assessment of suitability and on the format of the periodic statement for portfolio-management activities.

As MiCAR's full authorisation regime for crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") settles across the EU/EEA, the single date that defines strategy for every TVTG-registered firm in Liechtenstein...

In a significant development that marks a new era in transatlantic data protection, the European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

This article delves into the details of AIFMD II, shedding light its implications for fund managers and the broader contours of the alternative investment fund industry, with a keen focus ....

The digital transformation has permeated various sectors, including the banking, insurance, and financial services industries. Among the most intriguing developments...

The EU Prospectus Regulation, which came into force on July 20, 2017, and became fully applicable from July 21, 2019, marks a significant shift in the financial regulatory...

In the realm of corporate governance, the review of annual accounts and consolidated annual accounts is a critical aspect.

According to the Government of Liechtenstein, the treaty regulates the elimination of double taxation between Belgium and Liechtenstein, creates clearer conditions for individuals and legal entities in cross-border situations, follows the international OECD standard and takes into account the OECD and G20 BEPS framework designed to prevent base erosion and profit shifting in international arrangements

Lehrveranstaltung Open Educational Resources (OER) - Creative-Commons-Lizenz...

This article aims to provide a detailed examination of these regulations, highlighting the nuances of branch office management in Liechtenstein.

Crowdfunding has emerged as a disruptive financial mechanism that democratizes access to capital for various projects and enterprises.

The concept of "Placement Business," as delineated in MiFID 2 is a financial service requiring licensing as an investment firm.

And Why Liechtenstein Is Emerging As The European Economic Area (EEA) Gateway For U.S. Founders, Investors And Digital-Asset Businesses

IoT payments enable transactions through connected devices like smartwatches, smart refrigerators, and even smart cars.

From VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) to CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider) – on October 10, 2022, the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs...

In the intricate landscape of banking law understanding the nature of credit business as defined under Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR) is crucial for financial institutions and legal practitioners.