88 results How the Rotterdam Court Ruling affects the registration regime for Crypto Services Providers in the Netherlands On 4/10/2023, the District Court of Rotterdam ruled that the Dutch registration regime for crypto services providers goes beyond the scope of the registration requirement set out in the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Directive. Consultation on draft technical standards under MiCAR The MiCAR aims to create a broad EU regulatory framework for the issuance of, intermediating and dealing in, crypto assets. MiCAR entered into force in June 2023. Both ESMA and EBA published consultation papers including draft technical standards. The 38th IBA International Financial Law Conference in Lisbon Stibbe attends the 38th IBA International Financial Law Conference in Lisbon. Stibbe Amsterdam appoints three new partners We are pleased to announce that Stibbe Amsterdam has promoted Valérie van ‘t Lam, Boris Cammelbeeck and Roderik Vrolijk to partner as per 1 January 2022. These appointments further strengthen our practices Environment & Planning, Real Estate and the Finan The Sustainable Finance Package: a game changer in finance Today’s publication of the Sustainable Finance Package will impact large corporates, as well as financial institutions, including asset managers, insurers and others. Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention. EU Regulator’s response to the Reddit rally A massive stock market rally recently suddenly developed with respect to GameStop’s shares, a moribund chain of video game stores in the United States. The instigators: users of the investment forum r/wallstreetbets on Reddit. European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime. DNB to start investigations on compliance with sanction regulations On 30 March 2022, the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, "DNB") announced that it will start investigations to determine whether financial institutions take sufficient measures to comply with sanction regulations. Stibbe appoints two new partners Stibbe Brussels proudly announces the promotions of Guan Schaiko (Environment & Planning) and Pieter Nobels (Banking & Finance) to partner. The new appointments will take effect on 1 July 2022. BRRD II implementation in the Netherlands Recently, the Dutch bill for the implementation of BRRD II establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms, as amended by Directive in the Netherlands was submitted to Dutch Parliament. Soeradj Ramsanjhal Senior Associate Amsterdam 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. Introduction of the banking oath in Belgium On January 15, the law introducing the banking oath and ethical rules in the banking sector was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. EU Listing Act enters into force 4 December 2024 The EU Listing Act, which includes updates to the Prospectus Regulation, Market Abuse Regulation, Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, and to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, has been published on 14 November 2024. AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue. The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 8 January 2025. The IRRD introduces a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the stability and resilience of the EU insurance sector. Stibbe strengthens Corporate, Employment and Tax practices with three Counsel appointments We are proud to announce the promotions of Sophie Brenard (Corporate and M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits and Pensions), and Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page
How the Rotterdam Court Ruling affects the registration regime for Crypto Services Providers in the Netherlands On 4/10/2023, the District Court of Rotterdam ruled that the Dutch registration regime for crypto services providers goes beyond the scope of the registration requirement set out in the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Directive.
Consultation on draft technical standards under MiCAR The MiCAR aims to create a broad EU regulatory framework for the issuance of, intermediating and dealing in, crypto assets. MiCAR entered into force in June 2023. Both ESMA and EBA published consultation papers including draft technical standards.
The 38th IBA International Financial Law Conference in Lisbon Stibbe attends the 38th IBA International Financial Law Conference in Lisbon.
Stibbe Amsterdam appoints three new partners We are pleased to announce that Stibbe Amsterdam has promoted Valérie van ‘t Lam, Boris Cammelbeeck and Roderik Vrolijk to partner as per 1 January 2022. These appointments further strengthen our practices Environment & Planning, Real Estate and the Finan
The Sustainable Finance Package: a game changer in finance Today’s publication of the Sustainable Finance Package will impact large corporates, as well as financial institutions, including asset managers, insurers and others.
Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention.
EU Regulator’s response to the Reddit rally A massive stock market rally recently suddenly developed with respect to GameStop’s shares, a moribund chain of video game stores in the United States. The instigators: users of the investment forum r/wallstreetbets on Reddit.
European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime.
DNB to start investigations on compliance with sanction regulations On 30 March 2022, the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, "DNB") announced that it will start investigations to determine whether financial institutions take sufficient measures to comply with sanction regulations.
Stibbe appoints two new partners Stibbe Brussels proudly announces the promotions of Guan Schaiko (Environment & Planning) and Pieter Nobels (Banking & Finance) to partner. The new appointments will take effect on 1 July 2022.
BRRD II implementation in the Netherlands Recently, the Dutch bill for the implementation of BRRD II establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms, as amended by Directive in the Netherlands was submitted to Dutch Parliament.
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.
Introduction of the banking oath in Belgium On January 15, the law introducing the banking oath and ethical rules in the banking sector was published in the Belgian Official Gazette.
EU Listing Act enters into force 4 December 2024 The EU Listing Act, which includes updates to the Prospectus Regulation, Market Abuse Regulation, Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, and to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, has been published on 14 November 2024.
AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue.
The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 8 January 2025. The IRRD introduces a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the stability and resilience of the EU insurance sector.
Stibbe strengthens Corporate, Employment and Tax practices with three Counsel appointments We are proud to announce the promotions of Sophie Brenard (Corporate and M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits and Pensions), and Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025.