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,…
Vouchers and Gift Cards | FinTech online course #5
The terms “gift card” or “voucher” (hereinafter jointly “voucher”) are not defined in the law. However, it is…