European Union: Financial Services

Subscribe
Finance law and banking law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as capital adequacy, BASEL, acquisition finance, debt capital markets, fund finance, islamic finance, securitization and structured finance.
Article
Ireland’s EU Presidency – The Programme, The Priorities And What They Mean For Business
Ireland's EU Council Presidency has unveiled an ambitious programme centred on three interconnected priorities: competitiveness, values, and security. The agenda spans critical legislative files across financial services, technology, energy, and industrial policy, while positioning simplification and resilience as cross-cutting themes that will shape policy choices across all Council formations.
Ireland Commercial
M
Matheson
Article
Conveyancing In Cyprus: Property Purchase Process, Title Deeds And Legal Checks
Purchasing property in Cyprus requires navigating complex legal procedures, regulatory requirements, and due diligence checks that protect both buyers and sellers. Understanding the conveyancing process, from initial contract preparation through title deed transfer, helps international investors and property buyers avoid common pitfalls including undisclosed mortgages, planning irregularities, and delayed title deeds.
Cyprus Real Estate
MC
Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
Article
AML Playbook: EU Edition #1: The New EU AML/CTF Package
The European Union has fundamentally restructured its anti-money laundering framework through a comprehensive legislative package that replaces fragmented national implementations with directly applicable regulations. This transformation introduces a new EU-wide supervisory authority, expands the scope of regulated entities, and establishes harmonized customer due diligence requirements across all member states.
European Union Government
AO
A&O Shearman
Article
High-risk Business Incorporation: Structuring iGaming, Crypto And Adult Industry Companies The Right Way
Launching a high-risk business in sectors like iGaming, crypto, fintech, or adult entertainment requires strategic corporate structuring from the outset. This comprehensive guide examines how jurisdiction selection, ownership transparency, payment flows, and compliance preparation directly impact licensing approval, banking access, and long-term operational stability in heavily scrutinized industries.
Cyprus Finance
MC
Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
Article
The AIFMD II Directive And Financing Transactions
The Luxembourg law of March 3, 2026 transposed the AIFMD II Directive into national law, introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing alternative investment funds. This article examines the practical implications for financing transactions involving Luxembourg AIFs, analyzing how the new rules on loan origination, leverage caps, concentration limits, and enhanced disclosure requirements affect both lenders and borrowers in structured finance arrangements.
Luxembourg Finance
D
Dechert
Article
The EU Credit Servicers Directive: Market Transformation And The Path Ahead
The EU's Credit Servicers Directive has fundamentally reshaped the European non-performing loans market, catalyzing market consolidation and the emergence of pan-European servicing platforms. With NPL rates resurging in 2026 and regulatory expectations intensifying, financial services firms face a critical strategic question: how to position themselves for success in a transformed market where harmonization remains incomplete and supervisory scrutiny is increasing.
Germany Finance
PL
PwC Legal Germany
See more

Highlighted Content

Latest Videos

See more