AML package (3) – New features for obligated parties
Part 4 of our series on the AML package deals with the changes to the group of obligated…
AML package (1) – Money laundering versus sanctions
With the publication of the compromise text on the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (“AML-R”) and the so-called Sixth…
Further step towards the adoption of the EU AML Package
As previously outlined on paytechlaw, the legislative process for the adoption of the AML Package of the EU…
ECJ Judgment: Access to the beneficial ownership register for the general public inadmissible without demonstration of a legitimate interest
In its judgment of 22 November 2022 in Joined Cases C-37/20 and C-601/20, the European Court of Justice…
EBA Guidelines: Compliance Management & the Role and Responsibilities of the AML/CTF Compliance Officer
In June 2022, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) has issued its guidelines on policies and procedures in relation…
PayTechTalk #78 – Crypto Compliance
In this episode of PayTechTalk, Alireza Siadat talks about crypto compliance with two experts from Crystal Blockchain Analytics:…
Legislator Extends Money Laundering Offence | Massive consequences for those obliged to comply with the AMLA
The legislator indirectly extends the obligations of those who are obliged to make suspicious activity reports according to…
State Treaty on Gambling 2021: Online gambling soon legal throughout Germany – impact on payment transactions
“This offer is only valid for persons with an address and habitual residency in Schleswig-Holstein.” Some of you…
Factoring and anti-money laundering law: Which requirements under money laundering law shall a factoring company meet?
The following article provides an overview of the requirements that factoring companies have to meet with regard to…
A FinTech online course in 24 small lessons. The PayTechLaw advent calendar is coming!
What is the beauty of Christmas? The anticipation! And of course, the countdown by advent calendar. But candy…
Time to read: The must-reads on payment transaction law
Believe it or not, there is a silver lining to being in lockdown and having to cancel Easter…