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FINANCIAL SERVICES & REGULATION · IRELAND
Issuing electronic money from Ireland can require authorisation as an Electronic Money Institution. The Central Bank expects a substantive, well-governed operation with credible sa...
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Issuing electronic money from Ireland can require authorisation as an Electronic Money Institution.
The Central Bank expects a substantive, well-governed operation with credible safeguarding, capital, AML, technology and risk arrangements. Coutts Consultants coordinates central bank of ireland electronic money institution authorisation coordination as a defined Irish professional service.
The engagement begins with the client's objective and a service-specific review of e-money product, payment flows, safeguarding, capital, governance, AML, outsourcing, ICT/security, operational resilience and authorisation evidence. We then establish the appropriate route, assemble the required information and coordinate the filing, application or professional work with the relevant Irish authority, institution or specialist. Where Irish law reserves the work to a solicitor, tax adviser, auditor, immigration practitioner or other regulated professional, that work is undertaken by an appropriately qualified provider.
Registrations, licences, permits, banking and regulatory approvals remain subject to the decision of the relevant authority or institution.
A genuine Irish service with a defined commercial purpose
Practical guidance on e-money product, payment flows, safeguarding, capital, governance, AML, outsourcing, ICT/security, operational resilience and authorisation evidence
Coordinated Irish professional and authority input
Reduced risk of avoidable filing or evidence errors
Clear continuing obligations after completion
Services that usually follow this one, available through Coutts in Ireland.
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A practical overview of choosing jurisdictions, structuring your company and opening international bank accounts.