ADON legal has contributed a comprehensive chapter on Lithuanian Banking Regulation to the 2025 edition of Global Legal Insights – Banking Regulation. The chapter, authored by Donatas Šliora and Marius Matiukas, focuses on significant regulatory trends shaping Lithuania’s banking landscape.

Key areas covered include the impact of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), addressing cybersecurity and ICT risk management challenges; recent advancements in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) compliance, highlighting increased supervisory oversight and stricter customer due diligence obligations; and developments surrounding fintech innovation and instant payment infrastructures, reinforcing Lithuania’s role as a growing fintech hub.

The article also examines the implications of EU sustainability standards (ESG) on Lithuanian banks, outlining increased expectations for transparency and compliance. Additionally, the evolving structure of the banking market – such as the exit of Danske Bank A/S and strategic shifts by AB SEB bankas – is discussed in the context of maintaining financial stability.

The full chapter on Lithuanian banking regulation is available here: https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/banking-and-finance-laws-and-regulations/lithuania.