22. With regard to key external factors and the business environment, competent authorities should …

With regard to key external factors and the business environment, competent authorities should gain an adequate understanding of the target customers and of the target market segment, having regard to the activities of the main existing players and prospective competitors. In respect of the target market segment, competent authorities should consider available market trends that may impact the performance and profitability of the envisaged TCB, for instance regulatory, macroprudential, technological, social or demographic trends.

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2. Identified Requirements

3. Related Standards

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