The Financial Regulation Department at S. Horowitz & Co. is a leader in Israel’s dynamic financial regulatory landscape. With frequent regulatory updates and innovations, the department prioritizes keeping clients informed and supported. Regular updates on changes and innovations, along with implementation assistance, are fundamental to our services.
The department offers comprehensive services across all aspects of financial regulation, including:
- Banking
- Payment Services
- Financial Services
- Credit Cards
- Payment Systems
- Clearing
- Consulting and Investment Management Services
- Non-Bank Credit
- Digital Wallets, Fintech
- Activities in Virtual Currencies, Crypto, Blockchain, etc.
Our services encompass licensing, compliance, corporate governance, policies and procedures, and ongoing legal advice. We provide comprehensive, ad-hoc and strategic consulting, from product development to ongoing support.
The Department offers a comprehensive professional service, integrating disciplines such as:
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Corporate Law
- Competition Law
- Tax Law
- Privacy Law
- Information and Cyber Security
- Intellectual Property
- White-Collar Crimes
In all of which we collaborate seamlessly with other relevant departments within the firm.
The Department’s capabilities attract a wide range of local and international clients, including: Israeli, foreign and international corporations, public and private, banks and other financial institutions, payment companies, tech and start-up companies, fintech companies etc.
Among the Department’s special expertise:
- Consulting and advising on the applicability of financial regulations and licensing requirements for corporations operating in Israel (Israeli, foreign, and global companies). This includes advising international corporations on their activities in Israel and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Representation regarding licensing procedures in financial regulation.
- Consulting on regulations governing digital assets, crypto, blockchain, and NFTs.
- Ongoing services and consulting on compliance, policy development, and procedure formulation for financial regulation.
- Addressing legal questions and providing opinions in the field of financial regulation.
- Strategic support and consulting on building products that comply with financial regulations and their limitations.
- Consulting and representation before financial regulation authorities.
- Representation in negotiations and drafting agreements related to financial regulation activities.
