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Interest Accrual in Payment and Electronic Money Institutions: The 16:30 Rule and Operational Compliance
Banking and Finance Law3 min read

Interest Accrual in Payment and Electronic Money Institutions: The 16:30 Rule and Operational Compliance

The new regime regarding the management of funds held in protection accounts by payment and electronic money institutions, which came into effect as of April 2026, represents both a liquidity opportunity and a strict compliance obligation for the sector. Our information note, examining the legal grounds of this strategic change in the CBRT’s (Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye) regulatory field and its reflections on company operations, is now live.

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