Regulatory insights & compliance guides
A practical guide to getting a CASP license in Portugal under MiCA — who authorises it, the 1 July 2026 deadline, capital, timeline, cost, and the Madeira tax regime.
What DORA requires of banks and credit institutions — the five pillars, ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, and third-party oversight.
The MiCA July 2026 deadline is here. With ~83% of EU crypto firms still unlicensed, learn your final-hour options: authorization, partnering, or wind-down.
MiCA reverse solicitation explained: what the exemption permits after 1 July 2026, why ESMA narrowed it, and whether non-EU exchanges can serve EU clients.
If your firm already complies with SFDR, you are not automatically CSRD-compliant. The two frameworks overlap significantly but have different scope, different standards, and different reporting timelines. This guide maps the key differences and tells you exactly what SFDR users need to add.
Trading crypto derivatives in the EU? You may be caught by both EMIR and MiCA simultaneously. This guide maps out exactly which obligations apply, where they overlap, and how to avoid double compliance gaps.
Financial firms in the EU face two overlapping cybersecurity frameworks: NIS2 and DORA. Both impose incident reporting, risk management, and third-party controls — but with key differences in scope, timeline, and supervisory authority. Here is the definitive guide.
AI-driven regulatory technology is moving from pilot to production across European fintech. This guide covers what RegTech tools actually do, where they deliver ROI, and what compliance teams should evaluate.
The European Commission's Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and PSD3 are reshaping open banking, SCA, and API access rules. Here's what fintech teams need to act on now.
The EU AI Act is now in effect with obligations rolling out in phases. For banks, insurers, and CASPs already navigating MiCA and DORA, understanding AI Act requirements is critical. Here's what financial services firms need to do now.
The EU's DAC8 directive introduces mandatory crypto-asset reporting for service providers. Understand who must report, what data is required, and how to prepare for the January 2026 deadline.
The EBA's transition period for CASPs providing EMT services has ended. Understanding the dual authorization requirement, PSD2/MiCA interplay, and what crypto firms handling e-money tokens need to do now.
CASPs face dual compliance requirements under MiCA and the EU AML package. This guide shows how to build an integrated compliance framework that satisfies both regulatory regimes efficiently.
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will begin direct supervision in July 2027. Here's what obliged entities need to do now to prepare for EU-level AML oversight.
The most comprehensive overhaul of EU anti-money laundering rules is here. Understanding the new AML Regulation, 6th Directive, and the new AMLA authority - what it means for CASPs, banks, and financial institutions.
The regulatory landscape is shifting faster than ever. Here's how proactive monitoring can transform your compliance strategy from reactive firefighting to strategic advantage.
With MiCA fully applicable since December 2024, what have we learned? An analysis of enforcement actions, common compliance failures, and what successful CASPs are doing differently.
Asset-Referenced Tokens or E-Money Tokens? Understanding the critical distinction in MiCA's stablecoin framework and what it means for issuers, exchanges, and users.
The complete practical guide to CASP authorization under MiCA. From choosing your home member state to submitting your application and beyond.
A practical, actionable checklist covering all DORA requirements. Use this to assess your compliance status and identify gaps before regulators do.
Everything you need to know about the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation - from CASP licensing requirements to stablecoin rules and compliance deadlines.
A comprehensive guide to the Digital Operational Resilience Act - covering ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, and third-party risk requirements.
When does MiFID II apply to crypto-assets and when does MiCA take over? A clear analysis of the regulatory boundaries and what it means for your business.
A comprehensive guide to the Transfer of Funds Regulation and how the travel rule applies to crypto-asset transfers in the EU.
Why we built FinlexPro, who we are, and how we're making EU financial regulations accessible to compliance professionals everywhere.
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