Norway: Compliance

Finansdepartementet har vedtatt å underlegge finansieringsforetak, eiendomsmeglingsforetak, inkassoforetak og Norsk naturskadepool sentrale deler av DORA-regelverket fra 1. september 2026. Endringen markerer et viktig skifte fra nasjonalt IKT-regelverk til et harmonisert europeisk rammeverk for digital operasjonell motstandsdyktighet. Berørte virksomheter må nå vurdere om eksisterende styrings- og risikostyringsprosesser oppfyller de nye kravene til IKT-risikostyring, hendelsesrapporteri

The EU AI Act introduces mandatory labelling requirements for AI-generated content, creating new compliance obligations for asset managers who use artificial intelligence in fund marketing materials, investor communications, and robo-advice outputs. From August 2026, all AI-generated or manipulated content must be clearly marked, with significant penalties for non-compliance reaching up to EUR 15 million or 3% of global annual turnover.

Norway has proposed a groundbreaking law that would prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, potentially criminalizing imports, exports, real estate transactions, and related services. The legislation follows similar measures adopted or under consideration across multiple EU countries, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses with Israeli commercial relationships.

The Financial Supervisory Authority has proposed to amend Norway's capital requirements regulations by incorporating provisions on remuneration and bonuses in financial institutions.