Financial regulation

A well-functioning financial sector is essential for stability, growth and innovation. Market confidence depends on clear regulations that balance risk with opportunity. Authorities frequently tighten the rules to safeguard stability, protect customers and combat financial crime.

Financial institutions must navigate an ever-expanding regulatory framework, covering everything from capital requirements and supervisory processes to sustainability and digitalisation. While demanding, the framework also offers advantages for those able to adapt quickly.

At Arntzen Grette, we assist, among others, banks, investment firms, asset managers and insurance brokers with regulatory processes, licensing and dialogue with supervisory authorities. Our lawyers have experience from both the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway and leading financial institutions, combining legal expertise with deep market knowledge and insight into the EEA regulatory landscape.

We also have extensive experience in liability cases involving professionals in regulated entities, including arrangers, advisers and brokers. We assist in disputes as well as in preventive measures, internal controls and training, helping clients mitigate risk and strengthen trust.

Our services include:

• Licensing processes
• Supervisory proceedings and enforcement by the authorities
• Appeals before the Financial Supervisory Authority’s Appeals Board
• Transaction support
• Distribution and strategic partnerships
• Regulatory development and policy advice