UBO Register – Important updates in the FAQ document
An important update of the UBO Register FAQ document has been published by the Federal Public Service Finance on 2 April 2019. It provides a number of clarifications on the scope of the regulations, notably with respect to the notion of senior managing official, the situation in case of a usufruct / bare ownership, co-ownership, shareholders’ agreements… It also […]
The final text of the new Companies Code has been published
Today has been published the Law of 23 March 2019 introducing the Code of companies and associations and amending certain other regulations (notably the Law on takeover bids). The final text is now available here. For any assistance, please contact Sandrine Hirsch or Nikita Tissot.
Publication de l’A.R. sur la gestion et l’assainissement des sols
Enfin! Le très attendu arrêté du Gouvernement wallon du 6 décembre 2018 relatif à la gestion et à l’assainissement des sols a été publié au Moniteur Belge vendredi dernier. Il est entré en vigueur rétroactivement au 1er janvier 2019 et est disponible ici. Pour toute question ou assistance, n’hésitez pas à contacter Manuela von Kuegelgen […]
New Copyright Directive approved by the EU Parliament
On 26 March 2019, a fierce battle took place in the arena of the EU Parliament. Arguments flowing back and forward resulted in a close majority in favour of the supporters of the new Directive (EU) 2019 of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives […]
Catherine Houssa takes part in Belgian State visit in South Korea
Catherine Houssa took part in the Belgian State Visit to the Republic of Korea, presenting the Belgian FinTech regulatory landscape to Korean FinTech companies and startups in Seoul. An opportunity to place Belgium at the centre of Europe, and to discover striking differences between the Belgian and Korean most popular FinTech activities.
Our Digital Finance Team has authored the Belgian chapter of Chambers’ FinTech Global Guide 2019
Our Digital Finance Team has authored the Belgian chapter of the FinTech Global Guide 2019 released by Chambers & Partners, providing practical insight on key FinTech topics, such as Payments, Open Banking, Robo-advisory and InsurTech. The guide is available here: http://bit.ly/2UfuBxy
PropTech Lab x Simont Braun Breakfast seminar at the MIPIM 2019
This Wednesday, Simont Braun hosted the PropTech Leaders Breakfast on « Innovations in the cities and the role of public authorities to foster innovations in real estate and urban development » at the MIPIMWorld. Full house and outstanding speakers. Thank you to PropTech Lab (Belgium), and Tariq Bsharat, Masterplan developer for Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Katarzyna Gruszecka […]
Register of Beneficial Owners – Obligation to identify UBOs
Introduction The Belgian anti-money laundering regulations (the Law of 18 September 2017 and the Royal Decree of 30 July 2018) require all companies, non-profit-making organisation and foundations, as well as trusts, fiduciaries and other similar legal entities managed from Belgium, which are the responsible “information providers”, to obtain and hold adequate, accurate and up to […]
Our Digital Finance Team hosted the Vlerick FinTech Bootcamp
Yesterday, Simont Braun’s Digital Finance Team hosted the Vlerick FinTech Bootcamp. Philippe De Prez highlighted the impact of regulation on FinTech ventures and the students had the chance to hear 8 FinTechs pitching: Ibanity, DigiTribe, Accountable, POM, Itsme Belgian Mobile ID, 0smosis and GAMBIT. Thank you to Bjorn Cumps from Vlerick Business School and FinTech […]
The Simont Braun Train has arrived at the MIPIM 2019!
Cette année encore, le cabinet d’avocats Simont Braun a organisé un voyage en train pour les Belges qui se rendent au MIPIM à Cannes. Une initiative lancée en 2017 déjà. ‘A l’origine motivé par une conscience écologique grandissante avant la lettre, c’était aussi l’occasion de créer un événement… autour de l’événement,’ explique Thomas Braun, à […]
International Women’s Day at Simont Braun
As a founding member of the Legal Diversity & Inclusion Alliance, Simont Braun celebrated the International Women’s Day by quizzing its lawyers on women’s achievements across centuries. Did you know that women were not allowed to become lawyers in Belgium until 1922? And that both the circular saw and wipers were invented by women?
Students Open Office Day at Simont Braun
Last Thursday, we were delighted to welcome law students willing to discover what it is like to be a lawyer at Simont Braun. A great moment and an opportunity to meet interesting persons from diverse horizons. Did you miss it and would like to apply? Send your CV to career@simontbraun.eu
