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Pim Rank: The European banking sector must become more competitive

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:09:02 +0200

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation}

On 17 April 2026, the Netherlands submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the competitiveness of the European banking sector. The response calls for the strengthening of the internal market and the simplification of the regulatory framework.

By Prof. Mr Pim Rank, Solicitor at NautaDutilh in Amsterdam and Professor of Financial Law at Leiden University

Pim Rank: Strict rules for loan purchasers and loan servicers

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:03:16 +0200

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

On 18 July 2025, the Act Implementing the Directive on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers came into force. This Act provides a regulatory framework for the transfer and management of non-performing loans granted by banks (and the rights arising therefrom).

By Prof. Pim Rank, Solicitor at NautaDutilh in Amsterdam and Professor of Financial Law at Leiden University.

Pim Rank: CRD VI - a ban on banking services from third countries?

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:04:50 +0200

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation}

The revised Capital Requirements Directive (CRD VI) makes it considerably more difficult for firms based outside the EU to provide banking services within the EU. The question is whether the proposed restrictions are proportionate.

By Prof. Pim Rank, Solicitor at NautaDutilh in Amsterdam and Professor of Financial Law at Leiden University

Pim Rank: Farewell to the bearer share

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:01:19 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Since 1 January 2026, individual bearer shares in a public limited company have been a thing of the past. Individual bearer shares that were not surrendered to the company on that date have since become nothing more than (in principle worthless) pieces of printed paper.

By Prof. Pim Rank, Solicitor at NautaDutilh in Amsterdam and Professor of Financial Law at Leiden University

Pim Rank: Euronext versus Euroclear - the winner takes it all?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:59:08 +0100

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Euronext wants to settle transactions carried out on its stock exchanges through its own securities depository. The question is whether this will benefit the market.

By Prof. Mr. W.A.K. Rank, Solicitor at NautaDutilh in Amsterdam and Professor of Financial Law at Leiden University.