The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued an interim report delivering a critical assessment of the...
Cross-Border Investment Planning
Banks tighten rules for complex wealth structures
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a comprehensive consultation paper, signaling a major overhaul of the...
Europe Under Stress: What If Markets Stop Working?
The days when stress tests of financial institutions were merely a theoretical exercise for academics are long gone. In...
Czech National Bank vs Facebook Comments Financial Advice
The ČNB maintains a free, online public register of firms and individuals authorised to provide financial advice in the Czech Republic. Check it to find legal sources of financial and investment advice.
Single Market: The End of Investment Islands?
The European Union is launching an ambitious "One Europe, One Market" roadmap, set to fundamentally rewrite the rules for...
Securing your global lifestyle: The transition to PSD3 and PSR
The European Council has finalized the compromise texts for the PSD3 (Payment Services Directive 3) and PSR (Payment...
Geopolitics and Private Markets: Risks Beneath the Surface
As the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) moves from concept to reality in 2026, international investors and...
Are Financial Advisers Relevant In The New World of Artificial Intelligence?
Financial advisers can offer clients the best of both worlds: personalised advice and consumer protections along with AI’s analytical support.
Proliferation Financing: The Invisible Risk in Your Portfolio
The financial landscape of 2026 is no longer just about monitoring where money comes from; it is increasingly about where...
Europoor? Czech Republic vs. the USA and UK
The average Czech may earn less than the average American or Briton, but they may enjoy advantages that higher salaries alone cannot buy.
The new era of wealth oversight: AMLA and the end of financial borders
In June 2026, the European wealth management landscape is entering a transformative phase. The centralized Anti-Money...
Inheritance Freeze: Will Your Heirs Have Access?
For international families and expatriates, the complexity of cross-border succession is often underestimated until it is...