European Commission Updates High-Risk Third Countries List
The European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation (EU/2025/1184) amending its list of high-risk third countries under the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Directive.
The Netherlands Implements EU Non-Performing Loan Directive
The Dutch Implementation Act on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers entered into force on 18 July 2025. It implements EU Directive 2021/2167 regulating NPL sale, purchase and servicing to create a transparent secondary market.
Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions: New Law in Force
The Dutch law on the Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions marks a significant shift in Dutch commercial law, aimed at transforming the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises to use their receivables as collateral and improve access to financing.
Cross-border corporate lending into the Netherlands
Cross-border corporate lending is set for change as CRD VI introduces new licensing obligations, requiring non-EU lenders to reassess their activities in the Netherlands and the EU for all in scope contracts signed on or after 11 July 2026.
