The Legal Framework of Credit Institutions and Financial Companies establishes the conditions for the access to the activity of credit institutions and financial companies. It largely reflects Community Directives in this field, and covers the following aspects:

• Authorisation and registration procedures;
• Assessment of the suitability of qualifying shareholders;
• Assessment of the suitability and professional qualifications of the members of the management and auditing boards;
• Rules of conduct and relationship with clients;
• Cooperation with other authorities;
• Rules and prudential limits, including on capital buffer requirements;
• Supervisory procedures;
• Corrective measures, interim management and resolution;
• Deposit guarantee;
• Penalty framework.