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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/20/2025

As the market for stablecoins continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, financial institutions in the UK and EU are increasingly exploring whether and how to engage with them, whether for treasury, payments, settlement...more

Deal Flow 5.0: 5 Things We Learned About European Tech Deal Terms in 2024

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/20/2025

In 2024, despite political and regulatory challenges, Europe's talent pool reached new heights, even amid funding shortages. Venture capital investment in European startups reached over $52B last year, aligning with the...more

EU MiCAR technical standards published

A&O Shearman on 3/3/2025

Two delegated acts were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) in respect of the EU MiCAR. - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/303, which comprises regulatory technical standards specifying the...more

Eurosystem update on settling DLT transactions in central bank money

A&O Shearman on 3/3/2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a press release confirming its decision to expand its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money...more

2024 M&A Annual Review

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/10/2025

Our M&A team is honored to have represented clients in some of the most compelling transactions in 2024, from advising the iconic rock band KISS and its co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in the sale of all assets...more

Global Financial Innovation Network report on use of consumer-facing AI in global financial services

A&O Shearman on 2/7/2025

The Global Financial Innovation Network has published a report summarizing discussions led by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and the Dubai Financial Services Authority on the use of consumer-facing AI in global...more

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act Comes Into Effect

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/27/2025

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into effect on January 17, 2025. DORA aims to harmonise rules concerning the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) services to...more

Regulatory monitoring - December 2024

A&O Shearman on 1/6/2025

1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) International - FSB: Plenary December 2024 - Status: Final - The FSB has set out the outcomes of its Plenary that met on 3 and 4 December. Points of...more

Critical Information and Communications Technology Service Providers Under DORA

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 11/26/2024

The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act introduces a regulatory oversight framework for information and communications technology service providers that are considered “critical” for financial entities within the EU. ...more

Zooming in on AI - #5: AI under financial regulations in the U.S., EU and U.K. – a comparative assessment of the current state of...

A&O Shearman on 10/17/2024

Rapid and accelerating developments in artificial intelligence have prompted governments around the world to consider how AI should be regulated and used responsibly by businesses, without stifling innovation. This is...more

Global Legal Insights FinTech 2024: Ireland chapter

Walkers on 9/27/2024

The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland and this extends to fintech. The government’s strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services...more

Developments in Global Sanctions Compliance with a Focus on Russia, Belarus and China

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 9/23/2024

Sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russia, China, and other parts of the world are fast-evolving. Such geopolitical shifts are creating new risks and placing further...more

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – 2024 Update

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/19/2024

As implementation of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches, financial market participants and their technology service providers (both in and out of Europe) face a critical compliance deadline. The new...more

All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments – Q1 2024

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/24/2024

The firm is pleased to distribute the Q1 2024 edition of All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments, which closely follows the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) in the...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 2, March 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/8/2024

HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare...more

10 lessons in sustainability regulation

A&O Shearman on 3/7/2024

Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

The Informed Board - Winter 2024

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/19/2024

The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more

2024 Insights: Corporate Trends

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/22/2023

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage...more

The Rise of US-Style Class Actions in the UK and Europe

Jones Day on 10/5/2023

Class actions have been a feature of the litigation landscape in the USA for decades. Claimant-friendly procedures combined with an aggressive and well-funded plaintiffs’ bar have created fertile ground for these large,...more

AI in Europe: Road Map for Navigating the IP, Data Protection and Regulatory Considerations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/19/2023

Organizations developing or using generative AI tools should implement cross-functional governance frameworks to develop and continuously monitor their use of such tools. From the earliest stages of generative AI use,...more

Fintech solutions for the financial services sector

White & Case LLP on 11/17/2021

Challenges and opportunities in the US, UK and Europe - "Many Fintechs that previously avoided bank-like regulation in the US are now actively seeking that status." The digital revolution was well underway long before most...more

Brexit: Fresh Perspectives - Update

White & Case LLP on 8/3/2021

The UK has left the EU but there remains a vast array of operational and legal issues for businesses to address. See below for our perspectives on the key challenges and opportunities that Brexit presents for different...more

European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Distributed Ledger Technologies

A&O Shearman on 10/17/2018

The European Parliament has adopted a non-legislative resolution entitled "distributed ledger technologies and blockchains: building trust with disintermediation." Of particular relevance to the financial services sector, the...more

The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive: Extending the Scope of the European Union’s Regulatory Authority to Virtual Currency...

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/9/2018

On April 19, 2018, the European Parliament (“EP”) adopted the European Commission’s (the “Commission”) proposal for a Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (“AMLD5”) to prevent terrorist financing and money laundering through...more

Brexit - What Now For Your Business

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/28/2016

So, the UK has voted to leave the EU. Everyone has their own opinion and we've all seen the news reports and various viewpoints but what does this result mean for you in practical terms and where do we go from here? Here's...more

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