European Union: Finance and Banking

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.

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Σε ισχύ τέθηκε η Υπουργική Απόφαση 46982/18.06.2025, η οποία καθορίζει το ρυθμιστικό πλαίσιο επιβολής διοικητ&

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

Share pledges constitute one of the most commonly used forms of security in Maltese corporate and financing transactions. They are primarily regulated by the Companies Act...

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 European Securities and Markets Authority has published draft regulatory technical standards recalibrating the clearing thresholds under EMIR 3, fundamentally shifting the framework from a distinction between OTC...

Arthur Cox LLP presents key regulatory developments in European financial services for May 2026, covering the final compromise texts for PSD3 and PSR, the Central Bank of Ireland's integration of crypto-asset...

The European Union has reached a compromise on the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR), introducing sweeping changes to harmonise payment rules across Member States. The package addresses fragmentation under PSD2 by migrating conduct-of-business rules into directly applicable regulations, while introducing new provisions on cash access, cryptocurrency payment services, fraud liability, and open banking.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published draft regulatory technical standards recalibrating the clearing thresholds under EMIR 3, fundamentally shifting the framework from a distinction between OTC...

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.