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Banking Phishing: Is the Bank the Temporary Financier of Uncertainty?
The Antwerp Order of 26 May 2026 requires a bank to reimburse immediately a customer who has fallen victim to banking phishing. But what does it really say, and what should financial institutions take away from it?
Bank transfers for investment purposes: no duty to warn (French Supreme Court, 25 March 2026)
The French Supreme Court confirms that when executing a transfer, a bank acts as a payment service provider and has no duty to advise or warn on investment risks. The bank’s role is limited to detecting apparent anomalies.
Dénonciation du crédit en cas d’enquête pénale : que peut faire la banque ?
Une banque peut-elle résilier un crédit avant toute condamnation pénale ? Analyse de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de Bruxelles (27 janvier 2026) et implications pratiques pour les établissements financiers.
Banking Liability and Interruption of Prescription in Belgian Law: Lessons from a Court of Appeal Decision
A decision by the Mons Court of Appeal[1] allowed us to review the notion of interruption of prescription, a fundamental principle in Belgian civil law. This case illustrates the rules applicable to the starting point of prescription and the conditions necessary to interrupt it. The Starting Point of Prescription in Belgian Law In contractual matters, the…
Annulling EU Council Decisions on DRC: Cases T-89/23 and T-88/23 Explained
The European Union Court annuls the Council’s decisions on restrictive measures for peace in the Democratic Republic of The Congo due to lack of updated assessment and well-founded reasons for Mr. Kande and Mr. Boshab. The Council failed to provide an updated assessment of the applicants’ situation and establish the validity of maintaining restrictive measures…
Alternative Compensation Plans: Understanding Stock-Option Plans and HESOP Contracts
Discover how alternative compensation plans like Stock-Option Plans (SOP) and Hedged-Stock Option Plans (HESOP) can attract and retain employees. Understand the Belgian tax implications and legal considerations surrounding these plans.
OFAC Sanctions : press release (over 300 new sanctions issued across Treasury and State)
The U.S. Treasury has imposed new measures to heighten pressure on Russia, targeting its financial and technological access as well as individuals and entities supporting its military efforts. In a separate move, the U.S. has also sanctioned four individuals associated with ISIS, in collaboration with Türkiye. Violating these sanctions can lead to severe legal implications,…
Bank Liability When Granting Credit: 10 Key Principles of Belgian Banking Law
A bank that agrees to grant credit to a client is bound by certain obligations. Failure to meet these obligations may give rise to quasi-delictual civil liability. In the context of so-called “regulated” credit — such as mortgage loans and consumer credit, both of which are governed by Book VII of the Code of Economic…
Understanding EU Restrictive Measures: Rights, Recourses, and Banking Obligations
EU restrictive measures, or EU sanctions, are essential tools in the EU’s foreign policy arsenal, designed to promote peace, security, and human rights. However, these measures can significantly impact individuals, law firms, sanctioned banks, and businesses listed under these sanctions. Discover how EU sanctions work, the legal recourses available to those affected, and the crucial…
Conférence 14/03 : La fraude bancaire et aux services de paiement (Code promo pour abonnés)
Un Code promo est disponible pour les abonnés à notre site – Conférence du 14 mars 2023 à Bruxelles, présidée par Gilles Laguesse & Pierre Proesmans
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