Financial Institutions

We have been supporting the needs of financial institutions for many years by providing them with expert advice and assistance.

Our cross-practice team has in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, covering all aspects of legal advice for financial institutions. Our specialists understand the nuances of the financial services industry and its competitive environment.

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EBA Reports on Virtual IBANs

On 24 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on virtual IBAN (vIBANs) in which the EBA set outs characteristics and use cases of vIBANs and comments on identified risks associated with this development in the payments market.

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Greenwashing in the EU financial markets: sustainable finance status update

The European financial markets feature numerous financial products with characteristics such as ‘green’, ‘ESG’, ‘sustainable’, ‘climate’, ‘transition’, ‘impact’ or similar. But when is it fair to name or label financial products as such?

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Package of new anti-money laundering rules adopted by European Council

On 30 of May 2024 the Council of the European Union adopted the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Package (the AML Package). The AML Package will have consequences for market parties.

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E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe'

Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published.

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We are greatly familiar with the regulatory environment in which our clients operate. Matters we act on include mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, asset management, securitisations, conduct of business issues, governance, regulatory capital, and sustainable finance. We provide strategic advice on ongoing compliance with financial regulation. We also provide support in disputes with regulators or enforcement action taken by them. 

The reach of our Financial Institutions Group is truly global, with cross-border matters being coordinated seamlessly between our Benelux offices and our offices in London, and in close cooperation with leading firms in other jurisdictions.

We guide a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from commercial and investment banks to securities firms, insurance companies, fund managers and payment services providers, creating tailor-made solutions to their specific needs.

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