Football Agents: Licensing, Fee Caps and the Litigation Against FIFA
FIFA agent rules: licence and exam, the 3-10% cap in art. 15, the EU Court ruling of 16.07.2026 and England without a cap — what applies on 07.09.2026.
Licensing
Banking for a Licensed Operator: How MSBs, MSOs, EMIs and PSPs Open and Keep Accounts
The operator account stack, why banks refuse, the 2026 provider map, CASS 15 from 7 May 2026 and a 90-day notice right from 28 April 2026.
The UK in 2026–2028: EMI Safeguarding, the FCA Crypto Regime and the Payments Reform
CASS 15 safeguarding for UK EMIs, the FCA crypto regime from 25 October 2027, and proposed reforms for payments and sterling stablecoins.
Puerto Rico Banks: How the IFE Jurisdiction Works
Puerto Rico as a banking jurisdiction: IFE licenses under Act 273, 4% tax, Fedwire without FDIC, Act 44-2024 reform and sector cleanup. Profiles of Zenus, FV Bank, Arival.
Luxembourg: funds, holding companies and fintech licences
Luxembourg for private capital: RAIF and SIF funds under a third-party ManCo, SOPARFI participation exemption, PPLI insurance wrappers, tax and substance.
Hong Kong: Companies, Residency, Banking and Licences
Hong Kong as a hub: company registration, residency, banking and licenses. English common law and territorial tax principle for private capital structures.
Luxembourg: EMI and payment licence (CSSF)
EMI and payment licence in Luxembourg: CSSF, capital, EEA passporting, MiCA/CASP and stablecoins. Why Ripple, Coinbase and Amazon chose Luxembourg.
UAE: Fund Management in ADGM and DIFC Under Own and Third-Party Licenses
How to launch fund management in UAE's ADGM and DIFC: own Category 3C license, regulatory hosting platforms, representative offices, and external fund manager regimes.
OTC settlement: token, fiat and the banking boundary
Over-the-counter settlement is a transaction method outside a public order book — not a licence. Where the token-to-fiat banking boundary sits for UHNW flows.