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Peter Oakes has written comprehensive guides on Why Ireland For Fintech for:
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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.
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 / Registered?
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:
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 and MiFID firms.
- 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 and MiFID firms.
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
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 2020 edition as one of Ireland’s leading fintech experts. He is also a member of the Fintech 50 Panel.
Please contact us if you need assistance with obtaining a regulatory authorisation in Ireland, the UK, Malta, Lithuania 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 the below Authorisation/Licence Form 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 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 the below Authorisation/Licence Form if you wish to give us further details.
Authorisation / Licence Enquiry
Please complete the below in as much detail as possible. You can email us at office@complireg.com with questions, however we need you to complete this form to start the authorisation review.
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