SWIFT AMENDMENTS TO THE E-MONEY REGULATIONS: MASSIVE HIKES IN REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONS:

Long Awaited Regulations Introduced for E-Money and Payment Services:

New regulations concerning payment services have been introduced in Turkey, with the aim of aligning the provisions with the Payment Services Directive 2.

Turkey to Boost Islamic Finance with Advanced Customer Protection:

Two new regulations offer a more in-depth regulation for Islamic Finance departments of Turkish banks, aiming for customer protection and better transparency.

Borsa Istanbul Is Ready to Offer Its Shares to the Public:

The Decree on the initial public offering (“IPO”)of Borsa Istanbul Anonim Sirketi (Istanbul Stock Exchange Market) (“Borsa Istanbul”) shares issued by the Council of Ministers has been published in the official gazette on November 14, 2014.