Expert analysis on regulated financial M&A, license acquisitions, and market entry across global jurisdictions. Insights from the Financial License Market team.
Five things that slow down — or kill — regulated financial business transactions. The FLM team shares what actually happens behind the scenes in regulated M&A.
UK EMIs, EU EMIs, MiCA CASPs, Australian AFSLs, and Swiss SRO VASPs — the five most requested regulated entities at Financial License Market in 2026. What they are, how many exist, and how to acquire one.
Three new Swiss SRO-regulated entities now available — institutional crypto custody with FireBlocks, a crypto exchange with a rare Binance Broker-Dealer License, and international payment services with live B2B clients.
Verified buyers are actively seeking EU-licensed AIFMs in 2026. What is an AIFM, which jurisdictions, what it costs, and why acquisition beats fresh application.
As the MiCA deadline passes, demand for Swiss SRO-regulated VASP entities is surging. What is a Swiss SRO, how does VQF work, and what is available now.
Who buys and sells regulated financial companies, what drives valuations, how transactions complete, and why the secondary market for fintech licences is the fastest-growing segment of financial services M&A in 2026.
The July 2026 MiCA deadline changes everything for crypto operators. Complete guide to acquiring an existing CASP versus applying.
EMI and Payment Institution licenses in Europe — why the secondary market beats fresh applications in 2026. PSD3 transition, pricing benchmarks and current listings.
Complete guide to acquiring MiCA-licensed CASPs, FCA crypto-asset businesses, and VASP registrations in 2026. Pricing, process and current listings.
Everything about the Seychelles FSA forex and securities dealer license in 2026 — requirements, costs, acquisition guide and current listings.
Acquiring or selling a regulated financial business requires specialist support. Financial License Market offers valuation, due diligence, legal review, escrow services and buyer qualification for regulated financial M&A transactions.
Everything you need to know about Lithuanian EMI licenses in 2026 — Bank of Lithuania requirements, costs, passporting, and how to acquire an existing entity.
South African FSCA Financial Services Provider licenses sell for USD 80,000-140,000 in 2026. Crypto-asset FSPs reach USD 155,000-220,000. Complete buyer guide from Financial License Market.
Offshore regulated FX brokers offer speed, cost efficiency and operational flexibility. This guide covers everything buyers need to know about acquiring in Seychelles, Mauritius, and other key offshore jurisdictions.
Acquiring a regulated financial business is not like buying an unregulated company. The change of control process is a critical step that every buyer must understand before proceeding.
Labuan, Malaysia offers one of Asia-Pacific's most cost-effective regulated frameworks for FX and CFD operators. Here is everything buyers need to know about acquiring a Labuan money broker license.
A UK FCA Electronic Money Institution licence with live banking infrastructure is one of the rarest assets in fintech. Here is why acquisition is the only realistic route for most operators.
Cyprus remains the dominant EU jurisdiction for retail FX and CFD operations. We break down exactly why acquiring an existing CySEC entity beats applying from scratch in 2026.
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