Chambers Fintech 2026 – Portugal Chapter

Posted April 17, 2026

We are pleased to share that GFDL Advogados authored the Portugal chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide – Fintech 2026.

Authored by João G. Gil Figueira, Rodrigue Devillet Lima and Catarina Andrade Miranda, the chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the Portuguese fintech market and its legal and regulatory framework.

In the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape, this year’s guide highlights key trends shaping the sector, including:

the convergence of financial services and technology
the rise of agentic AI in financial workflows
the regulatory legitimization of digital assets (MiCA and beyond)
shifting approaches to fraud liability and consumer protection

The Portugal chapter explores how these developments interact with local regulation, covering areas such as AML and FATF standards, payment services, trading platforms, blockchain, DeFi and open banking.

This contribution reflects our ongoing work supporting fintech businesses on regulatory, transactional and strategic matters in Portugal.

Read the Portugal chapter: https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/fintech-2026/portugal

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