Christopher Gretsch advises institutions and companies on all regulatory matters at Annerton’s Frankfurt office. His practice focuses in particular on advising credit institutions, financial services providers, and payment institutions on all aspects of the KWG, WpIG, and WpHG, as well as the ZAG and GwG.
Digitalisation has radically transformed consumer lending. What used to be called hire purchase is now marketed as “Buy Now Pay Later” – and it’s booming, especially for smaller purchases. But with its widespread use come new risks. Lawmakers are now planning to take action.