Geographic Regions

Western Europe

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How do you get a Forex trading license in the UK, and what does it involve? Mar 27, 2024 High-Risk Industries What is the difference between an agent and non-agent of an EMI in Europe/UK? Feb 14, 2023 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models There is no crypto-license sponsorship option in the EU, am I right? Feb 7, 2023 Crypto and VASP Licensing What is the difference between an agent and non-agent of an EMI in Europe or the UK? Jan 10, 2022 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models What is the difference between white-label sponsorship and being an agent of a money transfer company? Jun 1, 2020 Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models How does Payoneer legally provide bank accounts to non-UK residents? Aug 3, 2019 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions If an app only connects people to hawaladars but never touches funds, does it need FCA or HMRC registration in the UK? Dec 8, 2018 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions How do I start a money remittance agency in the UK? Sep 5, 2018 Money Transfer Business and MTOs Why do many places in Portugal reject “international credit cards”? Aug 12, 2018 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways As a traveler in Denmark, where should I exchange money to get a relatively good exchange rate? Aug 7, 2018 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets What did the Dutch banking system look like in the 18th century? Dec 1, 2016 History of Money, Banking and Finance Which regulated financial company in the EU offers an excellent onboarding experience? Nov 6, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Which countries have the most advanced banking systems? Oct 2, 2016 General Finance Questions Where is the European Central Bank headquartered, and why was that location chosen? Jul 5, 2016 Central Banks and Bank Supervision How do electronic payments companies operate? Jun 12, 2016 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions What licensing considerations apply when holding customer funds in an international peer-to-peer marketplace? May 5, 2016 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions What is the most convenient way to transfer money from a U.S. bank account to an Irish bank account? Apr 1, 2016 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers What is the best approach to replicating ZenPayroll or Gusto in a European country like Spain? Feb 8, 2016 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business What are some strong examples of digital-only banks? Jan 9, 2016 Digital Banks, Neobanks and Mobile Banking Which technology companies around the world are building tools to help customers switch their primary bank? Jul 4, 2015 Fintech, BaaS and Embedded Finance Where can I find information about Greece’s anti–money laundering laws related to money-transfer services? Jul 2, 2015 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Online Payments: Why isn’t Adyen more widely known in Silicon Valley? Jun 9, 2015 Payments (General) Is the use of signatures for payment authentication becoming obsolete? Jun 1, 2015 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication Are there any “startup banks” today? Apr 7, 2015 Digital Banks, Neobanks and Mobile Banking Are there risks that France might retaliate against U.S. banks operating there after the large fine imposed on BNP? Mar 7, 2015 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change How many Swiss banks exist in total? Feb 9, 2015 General Finance Questions History: How did wealthy Europeans move assets to the New World during the colonial era? Feb 8, 2015 History of Money, Banking and Finance The UK Faster Payments website says around 400 payment service providers access the system indirectly via sponsor banks—who are these providers and what level of access/service do they get? Feb 8, 2015 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Is there an EU-wide KYC provider similar to IDology? Jan 5, 2015 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations If my U.S. company invoices a German client, must I charge VAT? Jan 4, 2015 Tax and Financial Reporting How can I find a payment processor in the UK for third-party (brokered) transactions that isn’t PayPal? Dec 6, 2014 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways If I sell Bitcoin online on a recurring basis (for example using PayPal or Stripe), do I need to register as a money services business? Nov 8, 2014 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions What is the best method to determine the historical value of currency, such as the worth of 1,000 francs in France in 1830? Aug 9, 2014 History of Money, Banking and Finance How do Swiss banks handle and use the funds deposited by their clients? Mar 11, 2014 How Banks Work What steps are needed to establish a bank in the United Kingdom? Mar 10, 2014 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions What taxes apply to international money transfers for a UK-based company? Feb 3, 2014 Tax and Financial Reporting Which faster payment infrastructure did U.K. banks adopt to enable instant transactions? Jan 7, 2014 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Is the traditional Swiss banking model falling apart? Jan 2, 2014 Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices Is traditional Swiss banking in decline? Jan 2, 2014 Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices Is acquiring a defunct company better than starting a new one from scratch? May 7, 2013 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business Why are many French banks closed on Mondays, and has this negatively impacted France’s business responsiveness or entrepreneurial development? May 4, 2013 How Banks Work Why are French banks often closed on Mondays, and has that negatively affected entrepreneurship or business responsiveness in France? May 4, 2013 How Banks Work Can I open a bank account in Germany for only six weeks (e.g., in Munich) to transfer money from my home country? Feb 6, 2013 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What requirements must a company meet to legally call itself a bank in the UK? Dec 11, 2012 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions Can a Simple-style virtual bank be built in the United Kingdom? Dec 11, 2012 UK and EU Licensing, EMIs and Payment Institutions Why isn’t a Dwolla-style bank transfer system available in the UK? Oct 11, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Can BACS payments between UK banks be reversed after showing in the recipient’s account? Jul 9, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Can a BACS payment between UK bank accounts be reversed after it appears in the recipient’s account? Jul 9, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Can an Italian shop resell goods bought from foreign websites? Jun 8, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments How can someone open a UK business bank account without physically being in the country, but with a registered Ltd company? May 1, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business