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Argentina: QR code payments for public transportation payment now regulated
In brief On 27 February 2025, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) issued Communication "A" 8206 ("Communication") establishing the requirements for entities that wish to offer their customers the possibility of paying for public transportation through QR codes (VQRs).
Argentina: Regulatory framework for the automatic public offering and auction of securities
On 9 January 2025, the National Securities Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 1047/2025, establishing the regulatory framework applicable to the automatic public offering of securities under different modalities (“Resolution“). Among other points, the Resolution provides for a special public offering regime with automatic authorization in the following cases: Low impact offers: offers of negotiable obligations that do not exceed 1 million UVAs (acquisition value unit).
Argentina: The BCRA sets forth the implementation of foreign exchange benefits under the RIGI
On 29 August 2024, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA, after its Spanish abbreviation) issued Communication “A” 8099 (“Communication“), which sets forth the implementation of the foreign exchange benefits provided by the Incentives Regime for Major Investments (RIGI, after its Spanish abbreviation).
Argentina: The BCRA sets forth the implementation of foreign exchange benefits under the RIGI
In brief On 29 August 2024, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA, after its Spanish abbreviation) issued Communication "A" 8099 ("Communication"), which sets forth the implementation of the foreign exchange benefits provided by the Incentives Regime for Major Investments (RIGI, after its Spanish abbreviation).
Argentina: The general public has been invited to provide opinions and/or proposals regarding a regulation on private offerings of marketable securities
On 15 July 2024, the National Securities Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 1009/2024 inviting the public to express their opinions and/or proposals regarding the adoption of a regulation on the private offering of marketable securities considering the text proposed by the CNV.
Argentina: Modifications applicable to payment of interest on commercial and financial debt between related counterparties
In brief On 5 July 2024, the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) issued Communication “A” 8059 (“Communication“), introducing amendments applicable to the payment of interest on commercial and financial debt between related counterparties, to the extent that certain requirements set forth in the regulation are met.
Argentina: The National Securities Commission has implemented the Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers
In brief On 25 March 2024, the National Securities Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 994/2024 (“Resolution“), which regulates the Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers (“Registry“) in line with the provisions of Section 38 of the recently amended Law No. 25246 (“Law“). This Law had incorporated virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as AML/FT-regulated entities.
Argentina: Enactment of the regulatory framework for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism
In brief On 14 March, the amendments to the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Law 27,739) were approved. They implement changes and updates to adjust local regulations to international standards and the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (GAFI). Argentina is currently undergoing a GAFI/GAFILAT review and evaluation process.
Argentina: The National Securities Commission has implemented the Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers
In brief On 25 March 2024, the National Securities Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 994/2024 ("Resolution"), which regulates the Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers ("Registry") in line with the provisions of Section 38 of the recently amended Law No. 25246 ("Law"). This Law had incorporated virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as AML/FT-regulated entities.
Argentina: Modifications to the restrictions applicable to transactions with marketable securities
General Resolution No. 990/2024 In brief On 6 February 2024, the National Securities Commission issued General Resolution No. 990/2024 to modify the current restrictions on trading with marketable securities when using Bonds for the Reconstruction of a Free Argentina (BOPREAL).
Argentina: Modifications to the restrictions applicable to transactions with marketable securities
In brief On 6 February 2024, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV (Spanish abbreviation)) issued General Resolution No. 990/2024 ("Resolution") to modify the current restrictions on trading with marketable securities when using Bonds for the Reconstruction of a Free Argentina (BOPREAL (Spanish abbreviation)).
Argentina: Foreign exchange and banking regime
In brief Decree 72/23 contemplates the following tax benefits: Bonds or securities issued by the Central Bank Of The Argentine Republic (BCRA) until 31 March 2024 inclusive, may be given in payment for the cancellation of tax and customs obligations, plus interest, fines and accessories, payable by the Federal Administration Of Public Revenue (AFIP).
Decree 72/23 - Foreign exchange and banking regime
Decree 72/23 contemplates the following tax benefits: 1. Bonds or securities issued by the CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC (BCRA) until March 31, 2024 inclusive, may be given in payment for the cancellation of tax and customs obligations, plus interest, fines and accessories, payable by the FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC REVENUE (AFIP). The following obligations are excluded from this benefit: Contributions to the Social Security System. Contributions destined to the Social Welfare System.
Argentina: Communication "A" 7905 - Extension of the effective date of modifications to the National Payments System
In brief On 30 November 2023, the Central Bank of Argentina issued Communication “A” 7905 (“Communication“), extending the effective date of certain modifications to the National Payments System related to immediate debit (DEBIN) and the interoperability of credit card payments through Quick Response (QR) codes.
Argentina: Communication "A" 7901 - Modifications to the foreign exchange dealers regime
In brief On 30 November 2023, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 7901 (“Communication“), which introduces amendments to the regime for foreign exchange dealers, including limits for the sale of foreign currency to entities authorized to operate in foreign exchange and to related customers, as well as new obligations for foreign exchange dealers.
Argentina: Decree 597/2023 - Modifications to the Export Increase Program
In brief With the issuance of Decree 597/2023 ("Decree"), the executive branch extended the Export Increase Program established by Decree 549/2023 ("Program") until 10 December 2023 and introduced certain amendments.
Argentina: The regulation for capitalization and savings companies updated
In brief On 31 August 2023, the Financial Information Unit (UIF, for its Spanish acronym) issued Resolution UIF No. 169/2023 (“Resolution“), by which new guidelines were established for the management of money laundering and terrorist financing risks and minimum compliance for obliged entities of the sector (companies that carry out capitalization and savings operations) in order to manage procedures of control for risks generated by possible money laundering and terrorist financing actions...
Argentina: Limits purchase and sale of marketable securities
In brief On 15 August 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission(Comisión Nacional de Valores or CNV) issued General Resolution No. 971/2023 (“Resolution“) to limit the purchase and sale of fixed-income marketable securities denominated and payable in US dollars issued by the Argentine Republic under local or foreign law (“Bonds“). On 15 August 2023, the CNV made the Resolution in order to limit the purchase and sale of Bonds.
Argentina: Limits purchase and sale of marketable securities
In brief On 15 August 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission(Comisión Nacional de Valores or CNV) issued General Resolution No. 971/2023 (“Resolution“) to limit the purchase and sale of fixed-income marketable securities denominated and payable in US dollars issued by the Argentine Republic under local or foreign law (“Bonds“). In depth On 15 August 2023, the CNV made the Resolution in order to limit the purchase and sale of Bonds.
Argentina: Securities and Exchange Commission issues General Resolution N° 969/2023
In brief On 3 August 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 969/2023 (“Resolution“) to restrict the purchase and sale of fixed-income marketable securities denominated and payable in US dollars issued by the Argentine Republic (“Bonds“), as well as transfers of such marketable securities to or from foreign depositories.
Argentina: Securities and Exchange Commission issues General Resolution N° 969/2023
In brief On 3 August 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 969/2023 (“Resolution“) to restrict the purchase and sale of fixed-income marketable securities denominated and payable in US dollars issued by the Argentine Republic (“Bonds“), as well as transfers of such marketable securities to or from foreign depositories.
Argentina: Communication "A" 7766 places additional limitations on access to the local foreign exchange market
In brief On 11 May 2023, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 7766 extending the limitations for legal entities requesting access to the local foreign exchange market when entering certain transactions with any related company or company belonging to the same economic group.
Argentina: General Resolution No. 959/2023
In brief On 2 May 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission issued General Resolution No. 959/2023 in order to restrict the sale of marketable securities with settlement in foreign currency for parties that hold positions in surety bonds and/or repos, regardless of the settlement currency. Likewise, settlement and clearing agents are prohibited from granting financing to the transactions mentioned above.
Argentina: Communication "A" 7759 on Payment Service Providers and Crypto-assets
In brief On 4 May 2023, the Argentine Central Bank (ACB) issued Communication “A” 7759 (“Communication“), whereby it amended the regulations applicable to Payment Service Providers Offering Payment Accounts (PSP). Under the Communication, the ACB established that PSPs shall not carry out or facilitate transactions involving digital assets (including crypto-assets) for their clients.
Argentina: New requirements for access to the foreign exchange market
In brief On 20 April 2023, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) issued Communication “A” 7746 which modified access requirements to the foreign exchange market for the payment of certain services abroad.
Argentina: Communication "A" 7746
In brief On 20 April 2023, the Central Bank of Argentina issued Communication "A" 7746 introducing modifications to the access to the foreign exchange market for the payment of certain services abroad.
Argentina: General Resolution No. 957/2023
In brief On 11 April 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 957/2023 (“Resolution“) to modify the minimum holding periods in the portfolio of securities with settlement in foreign currency prior to the execution of sale transactions. On 11 April 2023, the CNV issued the Resolution to modify the minimum holding periods in the portfolio of securities with settlement in foreign currency prior to the execution of sale transactions.
Argentina: Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 194/2023
In brief On 10 April 2023, the National Executive Power issued the Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 194/2023 (“Decree 194“) with the purpose of re-establishing, on an extraordinary and transitory basis, the Export Increase Program (“Program“) created by Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 576/2022 (“Decree 576“) for those subjects and producers of regional economies that have exported at any time during the 18 months immediately prior to the entry into force of this decree, goods whose...
Argentina: General Resolution No. 957/2023
In brief On 11 April 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 957/2023 (“Resolution“) to modify the minimum holding periods in the portfolio of securities with settlement in foreign currency prior to the execution of sale transactions. In focus On 11 April 2023, the CNV issued the Resolution to modify the minimum holding periods in the portfolio of securities with settlement in foreign currency prior to the execution of sale transactions.
Argentina: Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 194/2023
In brief On 10 April 2023, the National Executive Power issued the Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 194/2023 (“Decree 194“) with the purpose of re-establishing, on an extraordinary and transitory basis, the Export Increase Program (“Program“) created by Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 576/2022 (“Decree 576“) for those subjects and producers of regional economies that have exported at any time during the 18 months immediately prior to the entry into force of this decree, goods whose...
Argentina: Commerce Secretariat and Public Revenues Administration issue joint General Resolution No. 5342/2023
In brief On 31 March 2023, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues and the Secretariat of Commerce issued Joint Resolution No. 5342/2023 through which they incorporated certain amendments to Joint General Resolution No. 5271/2022 related to the SIRASE affidavit.
Argentina: General Resolution No. 955/2023
In brief On 31 March 2023, the National Securities Commission issued General Resolution No. 955/2023 with the purpose of inviting the general public to express their opinions and/or proposals regarding the adoption of a regulation on private offerings in Argentina.
Argentina: Necessity and Urgency Decree No. 164/2023
In brief On 22 March 2023, the National Executive Power issued Necessity and Urgency Decree No. 164/2023 applicable to the National Public Sector and to the funds and/or assets of specific allocation administered by any of its agencies, for the purpose of identifying the national government securities denominated and payable in US dollars subject to the mandatory sale, auction and exchange ordered by the national government.
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