Escrow accounts are becoming segregated accounts (only)
Changes to the German safeguarding regime of customer funds pursuant to Section 17 of the German Payment Services…
The EU Digital Identity Wallet
Another wallet? Another payment scheme? No, the EU Digital Identity Wallet has a bit of a misleading name…
PSD3/PSR and the possible end of the exemption for central settlement agents
The German legislator has made the commercial agent exemption contained in PSD2 applicable not only to commercial agents,…
Opening a Bank Account in Germany: A Guide for Refugees and Helpers
Эта статья также доступна на русском языке. How to open a bank account in Germany A bank…
In the sandbox of money laundering – when will it be opened?
Many who are obliged persons pursuant to the German anti-money laundering law (GwG) are hoping that it will…
PayTechTalk #64 | SEPA Request to Pay – How does it work? Who can use it? When will it come?
On 15 June 2021, the new rulebook for SEPA Request to Pay (SEPA RTP) will come into force.…
Lex Apple Pay – Take Two
In autumn 2019, the so-called “Lex Apple Pay” was introduced as Section 58a German Payment Services Supervisory Act…
Welcome to PayTechLaw’s FinTech online course!
This FinTech online course is designed for everyone who wants to quickly learn about legal topics that are…
German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirms: Surcharging prohibition of Sec. 270a BGB does not apply to PayPal and Sofort
The BGH decision is the final point of a long legal dispute between FlixMobility and the Centre for…
PayTechTalk 61 – The Financial Center Luxembourg
In this episode of PayTechTalk, Dr Susanne Grohé talks to Avocat à la Cour Charles Krier about Luxembourg…
Some personal thoughts on women in the fintech industry
March 8th, International Women’s Day, has recently been made a public holiday in Berlin, Germany. This allows me…
Much longed for: The amendment of the Application Decree re section 154 AO (AEAO re section 154)
On 20 January 2021, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) published amendments to the Application Decree for the…
PayTechLaw Advent Calendar Quiz: Thank you for the tremendous response!
We are overwhelmed by how many of you participated in our PayTechLaw Advent Calendar quiz: We received well…
Already participated in the PayTechLaw quiz and competition?
Until 10 January 2021 at midnight, you still have the opportunity to take part in PayTechLaw’s advent calendar…