10th Prepaid Congress – Go for Gold!
On 22 May 2025, the time has finally come: the Prepaid Congress will take place for the tenth…
10th Prepaid Congress – Go for Gold!
On 22 May 2025, the time has finally come: the Prepaid Congress will take place for the tenth…
Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz – Easy language, contracts and general terms and conditions
We have already looked at the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (“BFSG”) and its significance for the banking and payment services industry…
Tip(ping): Contactless payment – enjoyment lies in the delay
UX moments at the terminal: A regular morning at the airport – until technology steps in and asks for a tip. Hugo Godschalk shares a short, pointed observation that makes you pause and think.
Brussels is negotiating, the market is waiting: What’s next for FiDA?
There has been a lot of activity around FiDA recently. In February 2025, a rumour spread that the…
Exploring the Future of Finance at Money20/20 Europe: A Must-Attend Event for Fintech Enthusiasts
As a media partner for the highly anticipated fintech conference Money20/20 Europe, PayTechLaw is excited to invite you…
BGH overturns clauses on custody fees
Negative interest is dead; long live negative interest? In two now published decisions of 4 February 2025 (XI…
The EBA draft on the AML package – Change is the only constant
On 6 March 2021, the European Banking Authority (EBA) opened a consultation on draft Level 2 texts under…
The End of the ODR platform – changes to Terms and Conditions are pending
As of 20 July 2025, the EU will discontinue the Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR Platform). This platform…
EBA’s Report on Tokenised Deposits
On 12 December 2024, the European Banking Authority (‘EBA’) published its ‘Report on tokenised deposits’ (‘EBA Report’). [1] …
“Fair” merchant fees for the acceptance of the Digital Euro?
In its charm offensive for the Digital Euro (D€), the ECB is primarily targeting merchants. This is an…
FIBE Berlin 2025: The Fintech Festival for the Future of the Financial Industry
On April 9 and 10, 2025, Berlin will once again become the hub of the German and international…
AMLA – The EU’s new anti-money laundering authority
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will gradually become operational from mid-2025. Direct supervision of a certain group of…
BaFin and the Finfluencers – Part 2
In an update to its guidance note on the concept of investment advice, BaFin confirms that finfluencers generally…
What do the party manifestos have to say about ‘our’ payment topics?
Some highlights from the German federal election manifestos 2025 Payments are not just a topic for lawyers. It…