Financial Services

Regulations for the Financial Sector

The financial sector is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the EU. In addition to traditional financial market regulations, digital resilience and sustainability requirements are increasingly coming into play.

Key Challenges

  • DORA: The Digital Operational Resilience Act imposes specific requirements on the digital resilience of financial companies
  • NIS2: Banks and financial market infrastructures are classified as essential entities
  • AI regulation: Credit scoring and algorithmic trading fall under high-risk AI
  • GDPR: Extensive processing of sensitive financial data requires particular care
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Relevant Regulations

AI Act The EU AI Act regulates the use of AI systems in the EU. Learn about the risk categories and what your company needs to consider. AMLD6 AMLD6 harmonises anti-money laundering rules in the EU. Find out what new obligations apply to financial institutions and other obliged entities. CSDDD The CSDDD requires companies to exercise due diligence in their supply chains. Find out what the EU supply chain directive means for your organisation. CSRD The CSRD requires companies to provide comprehensive sustainability reporting. Find out whether your company is affected. DORA DORA strengthens digital resilience in the financial sector. Find out what requirements apply to your organisation. eIDAS 2.0 eIDAS 2.0 establishes the framework for the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Find out how it impacts regulated industries. GDPR The GDPR governs the handling of personal data in the EU. Learn about your company's obligations and what you need to comply with. MiCA MiCA creates a unified regulatory framework for crypto-assets in the EU. Find out what obligations apply to issuers and service providers. NIS2 The NIS2 Directive tightens cybersecurity requirements for companies in the EU. Find out if your organisation is affected and what steps to take. PSD3 PSD3 modernises EU payment services regulation with stronger consumer protection and enhanced open banking rules. Find out what is planned. SFDR The SFDR governs sustainability disclosures for financial products. Find out what obligations apply to asset managers and financial advisers.