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1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) EU - EBA: Opinion on measures in accordance with Article 458 CRR following a notification by the De Nederlandsche Bank - Status: Final - The EBA has...more
1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) International - BCBS: Consultation on report regarding various technical amendments and FAQs - Status: Consultation - Deadline for the submission of...more
Mit Meldung vom 25. Juli 2024 hat die BaFin mitgeteilt, dass sie die Leitlinien für Fondsnamen der Europäischen Wertpapier- und Marktaufsichtsbehörde (ESMA) in Ihrer Verwaltungspraxis berücksichtigen wird. Diese werden die...more
The EBA has published the European Supervisory Examination Programme (ESEP) for 2024, which identifies key topics for heightened supervisory attention across the EU. The EBA selected three key topics for supervisory attention...more
BaFin has updated and expanded its "Questions and Answers" (Q&A) on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS). In addition, BaFin published guidance on how the...more
ECB in focus is our blog dedicated to the banking supervisory activities of the European Central Bank (ECB). We report on key developments in European banking regulation led by the ECB as part of the Single Supervisory...more
Am 28. Dezember 2022 ist die geänderte „Verordnung über die Anzeigen nach § 2c des Kreditwesengesetzes und § 17 des Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetzes“, die sogenannte Inhaberkontrollverordnung (InhKontrollV), in Kraft getreten....more
This publication provides an overview of the latest developments in the area of financial sustainability regulation, in particular on the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority’s conference on sustainable finance, its...more
Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law in English language. ...more
A number of regulators across the globe responded to recent market volatility by introducing temporary short selling bans and/or market restrictions. Such bans have since expired as of 18 May 2020. Other regulators (including...more
The current situation is fast-moving in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many financial supervisory and regulatory authorities as well as local governments have issued measures which are relevant for financial institutions and...more
ESMA, BaFin, and FCA have provided guidelines on firms’ obligation to record client telephone calls. Remote working raises uncertainties in various regulated areas as it dramatically changes institutions’ day-to-day...more
BaFin, the German financial regulator, has recently begun to review performance fee calculation clauses in fund documents filed by non-German UCITS for marketing in Germany in a more systematic manner. In a number of...more
Law amending Financial Market Laws to Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 and Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/2401 published in the Federal Law Gazette - The Law amending Financial Market Laws to...more
With crypto-currencies on the rise and technological developments providing great opportunities in the financial services sector, Initial Coin Offerings ("ICO") provide an innovative way of raising capital. They are...more
German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection published draft bill implementing the Directive (EU) 2017/828 as regards the encouragement of long-term shareholder engagement (“ARUG II”) - The Directive (EU)...more
European banking and securities authorities published guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders - ESMA and EBA published joint guidelines regarding the...more
BaFin Publishes Circular on Solvency II - Bafin published a revised draft circular on 7 December 2016 addressing Solvency II entities regulated by the BaFin which will enter into force on 1 January 2018. The draft...more
The Ministry of Finance in Germany has just concluded a consultation for a 379-page draft bill for the Second Financial Markets Reform Act (Zweites Finanzmarktnovel-lierungsgesetz) (the “Act”) that aims to transpose, amongst...more
BaFin, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) last year eased its administrative practice with respect to loan origination and loan restructuring activities of...more
Implementation of the European Transparency Directive 2013/50/EU in Germany - All market participants investing in German stocks and other equity shares with voting rights traded on an exchange will be subject to new...more
Finance Ministry Proposes Changes to German Fund Taxation - The draft bill proposed by the Finance Ministry for discussion purposes contains significant changes to the German tax environment regarding funds and...more
By changing its administrative practice, the BaFin allows loan origination and loan restructuring by investment funds in Germany. On 12 May, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) published changes to...more