With a dozen applications in process, the Estonian FSA granted Lightspark Payment Europe a CASP licence and e-money institution authorization.
Vasilka Lalevska
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Report finds elevated risk for money laundering and terrorist financing in Sweden
Two out of the four industries exposed to the greatest risk are banking and finance as well as payment institutions.
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive introduces mandatory environmental and human rights obligations for certain large EU and non-EU companies.
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Small mid-cap is EU’s new category that could reduce compliance burden, remove SME 'cliff edge'
The agreement on certain Omnibus IV files creates a new small mid-cap (SMC) category extending SME regulatory simplification to more companies, amending GDPR, MiFID, and other key EU laws.
To effectively address ESG-related credit risks, banks must strengthen governance, enhance risk assessments, and improve internal controls.
From June 5, 2026, EU Listing Act amendments will change criteria stipulating when issuers must disclose certain inside information under MAR.
New Nordics AI (NNAI)’s interim leadership explores what it takes to accelerate AI adoption and support EU AI Act compliance across the region.
Hungary’s post-election transition illustrates a broader lesson: Countries can isolate themselves far faster than they can rebuild the trust and confidence required to fully reintegrate into international financial systems.