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Legal News - April 26
Welcome to our monthly update, featuring a curated selection of articles published over the past month.
William Fry
Worldwide: Financial Services
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.
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Webinar: The Evolving Landscape Of European ETFs (Video)
Brian Higgins, Shane Coveney and Tara O’Callaghan from Dillon Eustace were joined by Antonette Kleiser of BBH and James Carberry of Virtu Financial to discuss...
Dillon Eustace
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Giving Access To Private Markets To European Retail Investors
An increasing number of U.S. asset managers are launching Luxembourg retail products. Below are the answers to the key questions they ask to navigate regulatory, structural, and distribution complexities.
Loyens & Loeff
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Block By Block: CSSF Clarifies Crypto-Assets Framework For Luxembourg Funds
On 4 February 2026, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ("CSSF") published an updated version of its FAQ on crypto-assets – undertakings for collective investment ("FAQ").
Maples Group
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US Fund Managers: Bridging US Deal Execution With Luxembourg Private Fund Governance – New York Office Snippet
Loyens & Loeff
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Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Thought Leadership
Arthur Cox
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Looking Ahead: Irish Developments
Arthur Cox
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AIFMD 2.0 And UCITS VI: CSSF Outlines Procedures For LMT Implementation
Dechert
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Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Irish Developments
Arthur Cox
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Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - European Developments
Arthur Cox
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ECJ C-51/25: Clarifying The Interpretation Of Payment Services?
A&O Shearman
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In Focus: CASP Authorisation And Competency Requirements
Maples Group
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Have You Got An Old Italian Bank Account?
Spectrum IFA Group
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Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.
MK Fintech Partners
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Les Clauses Principales Dans Les Contrats IT (Video)
Haas Avocats
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Cryptocurrency Scam: What To Do And How To Recover Funds (2026)
Boccadutri International Law Firm
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Netherlands Introduces 36% Tax On Unrealised Gains – Why A Cyprus Company Is A Strategic Alternative
Nikita & Partners Limited
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How Is AI, Experimentation And Smarter Delivery Transforming Legal Work? (Podcast)
A&O Shearman
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Inside The AI Act: In Conversation With Dr. Laura Caroli (Podcast)
William Fry
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AIFMD2 Implementing Decree: Changes For Credit Funds In Italy
On March 27, 2026, the legislative decree (the Decree) transposing Directive (EU) 2024/927 (the so-called AIFMD2) was published in the Official Gazette, introducing significant amendments...
A&O Shearman
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CBI Unveils Its Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook For 2026
On 26 February 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") unveiled its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report for 2026 (the "Report"), focusing on ensuring the resilience...
McCann Fitzgerald
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Lost Money To An Online Broker? What You Can (And Cannot) Do In Cyprus
Over the past few years, we have seen a steady increase in enquiries from individuals who have lost money through online brokers, forex platforms and similar “investment opportunities”.
A. Danos & Associates LLC
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PSD2 Implications For CASPs Dealing With E-Money Tokens
On 3 February 2026, the Central Bank of Cyprus ("CBC") published an announcement (available here) following the European Banking Authority's No Action Letter (available here) on the interplay between the PSD2...
A.G. Erotocritou LLC
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US Managers: Is My Luxembourg Fund Open-ended Or Closed-ended? – New York Office Snippet
Loyens & Loeff
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US Fund Managers: New Guidance For Luxembourg Retail Products, What Matter Most – New York Office Snippet
Loyens & Loeff
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Central Bank Publishes First Insurance Newsletter Of 2026
William Fry
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The 2026 SCHUFA Score Reforms And Implications For Financial Services Firms
PwC Legal Germany
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Luxembourg Financial Services Regulator CSSF Updates Its Position On Crypto-Assets In Investment Funds: What Has Changed Since 2022?
K&L Gates LLP
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Malta's Family Office Residency Pathway
Papilio Services Limited
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Reporting Obligation: Investment Advice
PLMJ
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Pay Transparency: Keeping Pace With The Regulatory Wave
Finance Malta
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Tokenised Funds: Key Takeaways From The Central Bank's DLT Discussion Paper
Maples Group
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Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer Credit Obligations And Regulatory Considerations
Ganado Advocates
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Reporting Obligation: Investment Advice
The CMVM has put forward a draft regulation for public consultation that establishes a regular reporting obligation regarding investment advisory activities.
PLMJ
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Pay Transparency: Keeping Pace With The Regulatory Wave
Malta has signalled its intent to meet the 7th June 2026 deadline for transposing the Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970 (the Directive) into national law.
Finance Malta
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Tokenised Funds: Key Takeaways From The Central Bank's DLT Discussion Paper
The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has published Discussion Paper 12 on Distributed Ledger Technology ("DLT") and Tokenisation in Financial Services (the "Discussion Paper")...
Maples Group
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Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer Credit Obligations And Regulatory Considerations
Advancements in the world of fintech have fundamentally reshaped consumer behaviour through the rise of flexible payment methods, driven by surging technological developments.
Ganado Advocates
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The Consumer Protection Code Comes Into Force
William Fry
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Consumer Protection Regulations And Standards For Business – To Apply From Today
The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2025, the Consumer Protection Regulations, come into effect today, 24 March 2026.
Arthur Cox
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What The MFSA’s CMP Guidance Means For EMIs, PSPs And Financial Institutions In Practice
Recent guidance issued in relation to the Annual Compliance Report and the Compliance Monitoring Plan provides an important signal to financial institutions. The Authority is no longer reviewing the CMP as a routine compliance document. It is reviewing it as evidence of whether the institution understands its own risk profile and whether it is actively testing the effectiveness of its controls.
BDO Malta
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Cyprus Statutory Audit Requirements: What Finance Teams Need To Know
If you have recently taken responsibility for a Cyprus subsidiary — or if your group has expanded into Cyprus...
Nikita & Partners Limited
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BCLP Advises A Banking Pool On A RCF Line For The Benefit Of Elements
International law firm BCLP has advised a banking pool led by Crédit Agricole du Languedoc on establishing a €38 million Revolving Credit Facility for Elements, a renewable energy producer based in Montpellier. The facility, which can be extended to €50 million, will support the company's ambitious growth plans to reach 1 GW of installed capacity through photovoltaic, hydropower, and wind projects across France and Italy.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
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Financial Sector Incident Response: Managing Interdependent Objectives Across Multiple Legal Tracks
DMR Legal
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Taxing Times For Crypto Reporting: What DAC8 Means For CASPs Operating In Malta
WH Partners
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Insight Newsletter - Issue 1 | 2026
Finance Malta
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New Rules On The Central Credit Register
PLMJ
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DLT & Tokenisation In Financial Services | Central Bank Of Ireland
William Fry
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Central Bank Highlights Focus Areas For Payment And E-Money Firms
Maples Group
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CRD VI And Funds: Risk And Opportunity?
William Fry
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World Consumer Rights Day (Part 3): Mandatory Withdrawal Button Coming June 2026
William Fry
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CRD VI – New Third Country Branch Regime – Impact In Ireland
William Fry
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Regulatory & Enforcement Exposure For Cyprus Investment Firms | 2026 Outlook
AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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EU Connect Snippet #3: What’s Next In EU Sustainability, Reporting And Competitiveness
Loyens & Loeff
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Unfair Terms In Mortgage Loan Agreements Result In Fine For A Cyprus Bank
George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC
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DNB Publishes Enforcement Policy For Breaches Of Capital Requirements
Loyens & Loeff
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ESMA's Record Fine On Governance And Control Failings Signals New Era Of Supervision
PwC Legal Germany
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Do You Need An Authorization? The Questions Every FinTech Must Answer
DMR Legal
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A Practical Guide On Debt Financing For A Luxembourg Holding Company: 10 Tax Situations To Monitor
Chevalier & Sciales
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Carry Forward Losses And Advance Tax Clearance Regarding A Financing Activity
Chevalier & Sciales
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Luxembourg EuVECA Managers And Luxembourg EuVECA Funds (European Venture Capital Funds)
Chevalier & Sciales
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ELTIFs (European Long-Term Investment Funds) And Luxembourg ELTIF Structures
Chevalier & Sciales
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A New Legal Landscape: A Close Look At Luxembourg's Arbitration Law Reform
Chevalier & Sciales
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AIFMD II Timeline - Latest Developments
Chevalier & Sciales
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AIFMD II: Investor Protection – Latest Developments
Chevalier & Sciales
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AIFMD II: Activities And Services Performed By AIFMs – Latest Developments
Chevalier & Sciales
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AIFMD II: Depositaries – Latest Developments
Chevalier & Sciales
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AIFMD II: Distribution And National Private Placement Regimes – Latest Developments
Chevalier & Sciales
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