An eMoney Institution licence enables the provision of financial services, including holding client funds and integrating payments. Many fintechs and corporates have taken advantage of eMoney to improve client engagement and build valuable businesses. Barriers to entry remain manageable for those that plan and resource appropriately. Nonetheless regulatory expectations are increasing, selecting the right licence type and jurisdiction is critical.
EU Payment Institution License: Requirements, Process, Capital Rules (2026)
An EU Payment Institution licence authorises an entity to provide regulated payment services within the European Union. The requirements are detailed, the process long and capital rules apply up front, here is what corporates and fintechs need to know about the EU Payment Institution licence.
EU AML Regulation: Change Coming
The EU is currently developing new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (EU AMLR) and has launched a consultation process which indicates higher AML/CTF requirements in the near term. Here is what you need to know about EU AML Regulation change.
FinTech Licenses EU
Providers of eMoney, payment, and crypto asset services in the EU must be licensed. This ensures firms operate in a legal and sustainable manner that protects clients and wider financial markets. Multiple license types exist; businesses must ascertain which is appropriate for their usage case and jursidiction. Barriers to entry are manageable for those that plan […]
EU DORA: What Financial Firms and FinTechs Must Know
The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act became mandatory on 17.01.2025 and seeks to improve operational risk and business continuity in EU financial services. With 70+ pages and hundreds of requirements, DORA sets a new standard for financial services ICT
EU DORA: Regulators announce Critical ICT Third-Party Providers
On 18.11.2025 the European Supervisory Authorities announced 19 information and communications companies as Critical Third-Party Providers (CTPPs) under DORA.




