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IBA Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen, 4–9 October

From Copenhagen to the Baltics. 4–9 October 2026 | Bella Center Copenhagen. Legal expertise across...

AI Insight

AI made it? Say so. What the Commission’s new AI Act transparency Guidelines require

The European Commission’s Guidelines on the implementation of the transparency obligations for certain AI systems...

Fintech Insight

What must an activity (business) plan contain to obtain a financial license in Lithuania – and what the Bank of Lithuania may assess

The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania annuls a specialized bank license refusal for inadequate reasoning...

Crypto & Digital Assets Fintech RegRally

RegRally Insights: Crypto & Investments Regulation, August 2026

The EU crypto regulatory framework has now moved decisively from implementation to supervision and enforcement....

Fintech RegRally

RegRally Insights: Payment Services Regulation, August 2026

Payment services regulation is increasingly focused on whether regulated institutions can demonstrate effective controls, financial...

Consumer protection Fintech RegRally

RegRally Insights: Consumer Protection Regulation, August 2026

Consumer credit regulation is undergoing significant changes across the Baltic region. In Lithuania, the new...

RegRally Sanctions

RegRally Insights: Sanctions Regulation, August 2026

EU sanctions compliance continues to expand beyond traditional sanctions screening. Recent measures increasingly address indirect...

AML & CTF RegRally

RegRally Insights: AML/CTF Regulation, August 2026

AML/CTF supervision is becoming increasingly operational and data-driven. Recent developments show regulators focusing not only...

Data protection & ICT RegRally

RegRally Insights: GDPR and ICT Regulation, August 2026

Data protection and cybersecurity enforcement are increasingly moving from formal compliance to demonstrable effectiveness. Recent...

Fintech Insight

Payment Institution vs Electronic Money Institution: What to Review in 2026

The distinction between a Payment Institution (PI) and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) is becoming...

Employment & Migration RegRally

RegRally Insights: Employment & Migration Law Updates, August 2026

Employment law is moving beyond traditional HR compliance. Recent developments show a clear shift towards...

Fintech RegRally

RegRally Insights: Investment in Estonia, July – August 2026

Estonia is widening access to direct investment support while reducing project-delivery friction – a combination...