Netherlands: Financial Services

De Wet op het financieel toezicht (Wft) verbiedt het aanbieden van krediet aan consumenten zonder vergunning van de AFM. Dit artikel biedt een praktisch overzicht van de belangrijkste aandachtspunten bij kredietverstrekking, inclusief recente jurisprudentie en concrete handvatten om te bepalen wanneer de vergunningplicht wel of niet van toepassing is.

The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.

Just as the EU appeared to be entering the final phase of the Omnibus negotiations, the European Parliament unexpectedly voted against the trilogue...