Banking and Finance law in Belgium
Droit bancaire et financier en Belgique – Bank- en financieel recht in België
FSMA communication of 1 March 2022. From 1 May 2022, the activities of certain virtual-currency service providers are regulated in Belgium. These providers must meet a series of conditions, notably as to their professional integrity and compliance with anti-money-laundering legislation. Who is covered by the new rules on crypto and virtual-currency services? Providers of exchange... Continue Reading →
The regulation of cryptocurrencies in Belgium and Europe is being prepared. Below is a brief account of some legal questions on cryptocurrencies and on the regulation of crypto-assets and other virtual currencies then under development (18 June 2021). I. Definitions: crypto-assets and cryptocurrencies The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority... Continue Reading →
The legal and tax environment governing fintechs is in full flux. These start-ups active in financial technology face ever more regulatory stakes in meeting their compliance obligations. An overview. A revolution for financial services Fintech, a contraction of finance and technology, refers to companies active in financial technology. Fintechs use analytical tools, data management and... Continue Reading →
