The Central Bank of Latvia has issued an electronic money institution operating licence to SIA Paytegra, authorising it to issue electronic money and offer payment instruments. The central bank also pointed prospective applicants to its licensing roadmaps, which set out the authorisation process and requirements, including required documentation and application review deadlines. It encouraged firms to use pre-licensing consultations, where experts provide guidance on applicable regulations and documentation and conduct an initial assessment of compliance with regulatory requirements.