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ArticleImportant Amendments To Dutch General Administrative Law Act Effective 1 July 2013On 1 July 2013 a number of significant amendments were incorporated in the Dutch General Administrative Law Act.NetherlandsGovernment, Public SectorNautaDutilh
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ArticleClarification Of The PFS Status Of Professionals Performing Lending ActivityPursuant to Article 28-4 of the Luxembourg Financial Sector Act (FSA), an authorisation as a specialised professional of the financial sector (PFS) is required for professionals engaged in lending activity...LuxembourgFinance and BankingNautaDutilh Avocats Luxembourg