Category: BaFin market surveyEf­fects of pre-close calls

Investigations carried out by BaFin show no systematic connection between pre-close calls and price movements. The supervisory authority nevertheless encourages issuers to maximise the transparency of such calls.

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“Eu­rope’s fi­nan­cial sec­tor can emerge stronger from these tur­bu­lent times”

For BaFin President Mark Branson, the current upheaval not only presents risks, but also opportunities. The future of Europe’s financial markets now depends on setting the right priorities.

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Category: Sustainability risksPPP and sus­tain­abil­i­ty: BaFin’s new ad­min­is­tra­tive prac­tice

BaFin is consolidating its administrative practice relating to the prudent person principle in a new circular for Solvency II insurers. This new circular also provides guidance on sustainability risks.

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Category: The skills shortageHow pen­sion funds are deal­ing with the short­age of qual­i­fied staff

The skills shortage is also affecting institutions for occupational retirement provision (Pensionskassen and Pensionsfonds). A BaFin study has now revealed what business areas are being hit and how companies are responding.

By Norbert Pieper, BaFin Communications, with Daniela Dickopf, Dr Gerrit Frackenpohl and Nicole Weber, BaFin Insurance Supervision

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