Material legal framework that payment service providers in the area of regulatory law need to know
We already provided you with overviews of the material legal provisions that are relevant for payment service providers…
Online again: BaFin register of notified LNE exemptions
Here at PayTechLaw, we have always dealt with the PSD2-exceptions for limited networks and limited product ranges. Those…
E-money under PSD3 and PSR
On June 28, 2023, the EU Commission presented proposals for a Payment Services Directive 3 (“PSD3“) and a…
The EU Commission’s proposals for PSD3 and PSR – Limited Network and Limited Range
On 28.6.2023, the EU Commission presented proposals for a Payment Services Directive (“PSD3“) and a Payment Services Regulation…
European Commission publishes a Proposal for a Regulation on the establishment of the digital euro
On June 28, 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation (“dEUR Regulation”) on the establishment…
PSD3 is getting closer – Results of the PSD2 Review Study
The European Commission presented a study on the application and impact of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2)…
The more the better? German Finance Minister Lindner’s plans for fighting financial crime
On August 24, 2022, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner outlined his plans for a more powerful fight against…
On the Way to PSD3 – EBA’s Thoughts on Required Amendments to the Regulatory Framework for Payment Services
The review of PSD2 is currently taking place with some delay. With this review, various market participants are…
New Card in Town – Legal Aspects of City Cards
City cards as a solution to strengthen the retail trade? The increasing desolation of our city centers is…
EBA consults on guidelines on the limited network exclusion under PSD2
On July 15, 2021, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a consultation draft on guidelines on the limited…
Bundestag Election 2021: Parties’ Positions on Payment Issues
On September 26, 2021, the elections to the 20th German Bundestag will take place. Even though we believe…
“How safe is my money?” Safeguarding of customer funds held by payment and e-money institutions
Since 2020 at the latest, many customers of payment and e-money institutions (PSPs) have been concerned with one…
Electronic vouchers: Which license requirements do exist for the issuance and distribution?
Vouchers are a useful thing. You can get them in the supermarket around the corner, even there is…
Execution of Payment Transactions and Money Remittance | FinTech online course #1
The execution of payment transactions and money remittance are payment services. If you want to provide payment services,…