We are emoney, payments and open banking regulatory specialists. Our services include:
- full scope service (we can manage the entire application process for you)
- limited scope service - (we agree with you specific areas where you want us to assist you)
- mock Central Bank of Ireland pre Key Information Check and Assessment review
- ad-hoc advice - retained services paid for in blocks of agreed hours
- introduction to technology platforms & white label solutions, outsourcees, professional services firms such as lawyers and accountants
- attending meetings with central banks and regulators
- co-ordinate and draft communications to central banks and regulator on their application queries
Next steps - complete the Authorisation / Licence at the bottom of this page.
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Peter Oakes has written comprehensive guides on Why Ireland For Fintech for:
If there is no link to a document you are looking for, contact office@complireg.com.
- securing an Electronic Money Authorisation
- securing a Payment Institution Authorisation (which includes AISP and PISPs).
- securing a Virtual Asset Services Provider Registration;
- securing a MiFID authorisation;
- Overview of Certain Prudential, Conduct of Business Rules, Outsourcing and AML/CFT Guide.
If there is no link to a document you are looking for, contact office@complireg.com.
Why Ireland for Fintech? Ireland is fantastic place to obtain an e-money authorisation and a payment institution authorisation. However we can also assist you get authorised in a number of other jurisdictions in Europe and elsewhere. See our Authorisation / License Enquiry Form below.
However, our team appreciates that Ireland may not be your first choice for regulated services. That's why we advise on banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and VASP registrations in the United Kingdom, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Cyprus and Malta as well as Ireland.
However, our team appreciates that Ireland may not be your first choice for regulated services. That's why we advise on banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and VASP registrations in the United Kingdom, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Cyprus and Malta as well as Ireland.
Safeguarding Notice 25 May 2023
The purpose of this communication is to further clarify the nature of the specific audit of compliance with the safeguarding requirements under the Payment Services Regulations (PSR)/ Electronic Money Regulations (EMR), as communicated in the Central Bank’s letter dated 20 January 2023, addressed to all payment and electronic money institutions authorised in Ireland.
Following discussions with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), an acceptable format for these engagements has been agreed, as detailed below. CAI will issue guidance to their members on performing these engagements in due course.
Click here for the (1) 25 May 2023 Safeguarding Notice; and (2) 20 January 2023 CBI Dear CEO Letter.
The purpose of this communication is to further clarify the nature of the specific audit of compliance with the safeguarding requirements under the Payment Services Regulations (PSR)/ Electronic Money Regulations (EMR), as communicated in the Central Bank’s letter dated 20 January 2023, addressed to all payment and electronic money institutions authorised in Ireland.
Following discussions with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), an acceptable format for these engagements has been agreed, as detailed below. CAI will issue guidance to their members on performing these engagements in due course.
Click here for the (1) 25 May 2023 Safeguarding Notice; and (2) 20 January 2023 CBI Dear CEO Letter.
Peter Oakes the author of the e-money authorisation and a payment institution authorisation guides is our Founder, Board Director of Regulated Fintech and former Director of Enforcement and AML/CTF Supervision at the Central Bank of Ireland. Peter is recognised by Chambers & Partner’s in its Fintech 2021 and 2020 edition as one of Ireland’s leading fintech experts. He is also a past member of the Fintech 50 Panel.
Please contact us if you need assistance with obtaining a regulatory authorisation in Ireland, the UK, Malta, Lithuania, The Netherlands or Cyprus. We have an excellent network of professionals in each of those jurisdictions who can assist. Our team has worked on applications in each of those countries, so has first hand experience of what is required.
You can also complete Authorisation/Licence Form at the end of this page if you wish to give us further details.
Please contact us if you need assistance with obtaining a regulatory authorisation in Ireland, the UK, Malta, Lithuania, The Netherlands or Cyprus. We have an excellent network of professionals in each of those jurisdictions who can assist. Our team has worked on applications in each of those countries, so has first hand experience of what is required.
You can also complete Authorisation/Licence Form at the end of this page if you wish to give us further details.
8 April 2021 - Getting Authorised by the Central Bank Webinar
We hope you enjoyed our two co-hosted webinars with Fintech Ireland on:
Contact us at office@complireg.com for more information and/or complete the Authorisation / Licence Enquiry Form on this page to start a discussion on how we can assist you.
If you missed the events, or you want to check some of the points we covered, you can watch the recording and access the slides from Thursday 8th April 2021 below. And scroll down this page for more relevant information on getting authorised / registered in Ireland.
- Thursday 6th May 2021, So, you want to be a Virtual Asset Service Provider? Regulation, Supervision and Money Laundering (and MiCA)
- Thursday 8th April 2021, Getting Authorised and being Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland for Emoney Institutions, Payment Institutions and Virtual Asset Service Providers.
Contact us at office@complireg.com for more information and/or complete the Authorisation / Licence Enquiry Form on this page to start a discussion on how we can assist you.
If you missed the events, or you want to check some of the points we covered, you can watch the recording and access the slides from Thursday 8th April 2021 below. And scroll down this page for more relevant information on getting authorised / registered in Ireland.
Peter, great webinar yesterday! Really informative and helpful for some of our projects. Crypto Asset & Blockchain Expert
Where do we help you get Authorised?
Our team advises on banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and VASP registrations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Cyprus and Malta.
We have developed a diverse range of legal, accounting, technical and support experts in each jurisdiction through our support of fintech networks including:
Each client is different and therefore we tailored our services to the clients needs. Our Authorisation services are generally sought as follows:
We also work with clients where they have been let down by consultants/advisers, to rebuild trust with the regulator and deliver an improved application to the regulator.
Another service we assist with is helping clients identify persons to fulfil senior management and board director positions at payments, electronic money, crowdfunding and MiFID firms.
Scroll down this page for information on getting authorised, our resources to help you understand the process and the form to complete to request our services. See our dedicated Payments & Emoney page, Crowdfunding page and Virtual Asset Service Provider page. And read our blogs too. We hope they help and we hope you choose us to help you get licensed!
We have developed a diverse range of legal, accounting, technical and support experts in each jurisdiction through our support of fintech networks including:
Each client is different and therefore we tailored our services to the clients needs. Our Authorisation services are generally sought as follows:
- A pre-regulatory filing review of the client's application ahead of it filing its application with the regulator;
- Assisting the client prepare its application to the regulator;
- Once the application is filed, assisting the client through the assessment phase all the way to authorisation.
We also work with clients where they have been let down by consultants/advisers, to rebuild trust with the regulator and deliver an improved application to the regulator.
Another service we assist with is helping clients identify persons to fulfil senior management and board director positions at payments, electronic money, crowdfunding and MiFID firms.
Scroll down this page for information on getting authorised, our resources to help you understand the process and the form to complete to request our services. See our dedicated Payments & Emoney page, Crowdfunding page and Virtual Asset Service Provider page. And read our blogs too. We hope they help and we hope you choose us to help you get licensed!
If you would like to speak to us about how to obtain an Authorisation please complete the Authorisation / Licence Enquiry form below and we'll be in touch.
Central Bank of Ireland, Payment Businesses Applying for Authorisation – A Few Pointers November 2020
Note that the Central Bank states "This document is for guidance purposes only and does not constitute formal advice".
Contact the expert team at CompliReg for assistance with your Application.
Complete the Authorisation Enquiry Form below
Note that the Central Bank states "This document is for guidance purposes only and does not constitute formal advice".
Contact the expert team at CompliReg for assistance with your Application.
Complete the Authorisation Enquiry Form below
Authorisation / Licence Enquiry
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