Financial Services
Lindahl has an experienced team with both broad and in-depth knowledge within regulation linked to financial institutions subject to licensing and registration. With in-depth industry insight and knowledge surrounding current regulations, we provide high quality advice to clients such as Swedish and international credit institutions (incl. consumer credit institutions), funds, banks, payment service providers, credit brokers, securities companies and other financial actors.
The financial service sector is undergoing constant change – characterised by digitalisation, innovation and a high level of competitive pressure, driven by both technical and regulatory developments. In this complex situation, Lindahl's Financial Services team has the cutting edge expertise required to navigate Swedish and EU legal regulations with the focus on our clients' business affairs.
In addition, Lindahl's Financial Services team has extensive experience from both licensing procedures and ongoing provision of advice, of working with measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.
"With in-depth industry insight and knowledge surrounding current regulations, we provide high quality advice"
Our advice on financial regulation includes:
Applications for licences or registration at the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
Development of new products and services, including drafting of product documentation, risk assessments etc.
Internal governance and control – for example concerning conflicts of interest, remuneration models, outsourcing arrangements as well as internal policies and procedures
Advice regarding current issues concerning regulatory compliance
Regulatory issues linked to business transfers and restructuring
Public and government transactions pertaining to regulatory companies
Legal and financial documentation
Measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
Advice within fintech, insurtech, regtech, blockchain and crowdfunding
Advice on capital adequacy rules
Advice concerning sustainability/ESG, such as regulatory compliance linked to the Disclosures Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act
Support surrounding AML/CTF regulatory requirements
Practice areas
Lindahl is a full-service firm with a comprehensive offering in all areas of business law.
With vast experience, high competence, and strong commitment, our aim is to create business value and make a difference for our clients, regardless of the industry or legal area involved. Explore all of Lindahl's practice areas.
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News articles
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Knowledge
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