European Union: Finance and Banking

A structured pathway enabling high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices to establish a presence in Malta and within the European Union through a residency route intrinsically...

In a previous article, we discussed the role of the AIFM of a Luxembourg alternative investment fund (AIF) in a fund financing transaction.

The Netherlands is widely recognised as a leading international financial centre and has a mature investment funds industry with an attractive investment environment due to, amongst others...

The European Union's General Court has ruled that informal supervisory communications from the European Central Bank can constitute legally challengeable acts, even when transmitted via email...

The changes introduced under the Capital Requirements Directive ((EU) 2024/1619) (CRD VI) present risks and...

ESMA withdraws market data guidelines as new regulatory standards take effect, while AMLA assumes full AML/CFT oversight from EBA. How will these regulatory shifts reshape compliance frameworks for financial institutions across the European Union?

Cyprus law provides a structured framework for debt recovery. The outcome, however, depends heavily on the facts. A creditor must consider not only whether the debt is legally due, but also whether the debtor has assets, whether the claim is properly documented, whether there is a realistic defence, and how any judgment can actually be enforced.

The Survey on External Financial Statistics (EFS) is a mandatory quarterly reporting requirement for selected Cyprus entities conducting cross-border financial transactions. Understanding the legal framework, submission deadlines, and potential penalties is crucial for compliance with Central Bank of Cyprus regulations and avoiding fines that can exceed €85,000.

Background to the Report Simmons and Simmons LLP have prepared a long-form report (the “Report ”) to support the Malta Financial Services Advisory Counsel...

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.

Project Finance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Greece, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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