Finance and anti-money laundering
Authorisation, customer due diligence, payment systems and securities trading. These acts largely implement EU legislation through the EEA Agreement.
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- 2026-09-09
Acts
- Financial Institutions Act
LOV-2015-04-10-17In force: 2016-01-01Finanstilsynet
The Act regulates authorisation, ownership control, organisation, capital requirements, conduct of business and crisis management for banks, credit institutions, finance companies, insurers and pension undertakings.
- Anti-Money Laundering Act
LOV-2018-06-01-23In force: 2018-10-15Finanstilsynet
The Act requires obliged entities to carry out risk assessments, keep procedures, apply customer due diligence, monitor relationships, investigate and report to Økokrim, and retain records. The duties also apply outside the financial sector, including to accountants, auditors, lawyers and estate agents.
- Payment Systems Act
LOV-1999-12-17-95In force: 2000-04-14Norges Bank
The Act regulates interbank systems and payment service systems, authorisation from Norges Bank, and the legal protection of netting and settlement where a participant becomes insolvent.
- Securities Trading Act
LOV-2007-06-29-75In force: 2007-11-01Finanstilsynet
The Act regulates investment services, the organisation and conduct of investment firms, market abuse and inside information, prospectus duties, continuing disclosure for listed companies and the duty to flag holdings.
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