Finance and Capital Markets
Digital Enterprise - New Grants for Cybersecurity - NIS2 and DORA
The Operational Program Technologies and Application for Competitiveness (OP TAC) has announced a new grant call focused on supporting digitalization in companies. Grant funds can also be used to support the company’s cybersecurity (DORA regulation, NIS2 directive).
Cyber Security Specialist Certification
Bára Piskačová, an attorney at law of our law firm Stuchlíková & Partners, has obtained the Cyber Security Specialist certification from BOIT Cyber Security.
New Grants for Cybersecurity
Soon, small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to apply for a grant to strengthen cybersecurity from the European grant call Digital Enterprise.
Legal Representation During Inspections or in Sanction Proceedings with the Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank can initiate sanction proceedings against financial entities in case of violations of relevant legal regulations or regulatory requirements, particularly the Banking Act, the Payment System Act, or AML regulations.
Blockchain for Banking and Finance Conference
Zuzana Stuchlíková, a partner of our law firm Stuchlíková & Partners, attended the Blockchain for Banking and Finance Conference, focusing on digital assets, blockchain technology, and banking in the Czech Republic.
DORA and the Responsibility of the Management Body
As part of the implementation of new cybersecurity rules in the financial sector, the DORA regulation also brings increased responsibility for leading authorities. Our law firm brings you a summary of these in a concise infographic.
Cybersecurity, NIS2 - Checklist
New cybersecurity rules will impact approximately 10,000 enterprises from sectors such as healthcare, construction, transportation, energy, financial sector, digital services, and many others. Our law firm brings you a practical NIS2 Checklist
DORA - Summary of New Obligations in a Concise Infographic
In January 2023, the European Union’s regulation DORA came into effect with the aim of enhancing digital resilience and cybersecurity in the financial sector. The regulation sets out a number of new rules and obligations for financial entities. Our law firm brings you a summary of these in a concise infographic.
Zuzana Stuchlíková in the FinŽeny Forum
Zuzana Stuchlíková, a partner at the law firm Stuchlíková & Partners, participates in the #FinŽeny Forum networking program under the guidance of one of the most influential women in the Czech Republic, Michaela Chaloupková from ČEZ Company.
Crowdfunding and Participation Agreements
In February 2024, the Czech National Bank issued an opinion on the regulation of “crowdfunding” internet platforms, which operate on the principle of participation agreements.