Belgium adopts reform to simplify compliance obligations for listed companies
I. Introduction On 4 December 2025, the Belgian Parliament approved a bill simplifying the compliance framework applicable to Belgian listed companies. The new rules entered into force on 3 January 2026. This reform aligns the Belgian regime more closely with that of other European jurisdictions, enhances organisational flexibility for listed companies, and contributes to reducing […]
MiCAR licence applications finally available in Belgium
1. Introduction Since 30 December 2024, the EU’s Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (“MiCAR”) has been fully applicable. On 4 December 2025, the Belgian Parliament adopted, in plenary session, a law implementing MiCAR (the “Implementing Law”), which designates the national competent authorities responsible for the licensing, supervision, and enforcement of crypto-asset entities. The law, […]
Guidance on Cross-Selling in Insurance
In May 2025, the FSMA and FPS Economy jointly issued an extensive practical guide on cross-selling practices which include at least one insurance product (the “ Guide”). The Guide also includes an FAQ. Multiple fragmented rules apply to cross-selling in the insurance sector, making this guide a useful tool for navigating and understanding those rules. […]