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Gen­er­a­tions Y and Z look to fin­flu­encers

Are influencers the new financial advisers? A recent BaFin study reveals that many people aged 18–45 are turning to social media to find out where to invest, with crypto assets an increasingly popular choice.

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Category: InterviewDO­RA: “Let­ting go of fa­mil­iar ways”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) is assisting financial entities on their path to DORA compliance. A supervisory statement sets out the differences between the DORA requirements and the current rules. Ira Kosche-Steinbrecher from BaFin’s IT Supervision provides the background.

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Category: Artificial intelligenceAI at banks and in­sur­ers: au­to­mat­i­cal­ly fair?

The automation of the financial industry is advancing at a rapid pace. Artificial intelligence and machine learning promise great economic opportunities. But their use also raises some critical questions. By Lydia Albers, Dr Matthias Fahrenwaldt, Ulrike Kuhn-Stojic, Dr Martina Schneider, BaFin Banking Supervision and Insurance Supervision

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Category: Sustainability regulationTime to make things sim­pler and more ef­fec­tive

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation creates transparency regarding sustainability, but it often fails to make investment decisions easier for investors in practice. The upcoming review is a good opportunity to change that.

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News & Tasks

Erscheinung:18.10.2024 | Topic Measures ZhongDe Waste Tech­nol­o­gy AG: BaFin im­pos­es co­er­cive fines

On 10 October 2024, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) imposed coercive fines in the amount of 55,000 euros on ZhongDe Waste Technology AG. In July 2024, BaFin had ordered ZhongDe Waste Technology AG to comply with the financial reporting requirements under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). The company has failed to comply with this order.

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Erscheinung:16.10.2024 | Topic Measures Wild Bunch AG: BaFin im­pos­es ad­min­is­tra­tive fine

On 30 September 2024, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) imposed an administrative fine amounting to 324,000 euros on Wild Bunch AG. The fine was imposed due to the company’s failure to comply with obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). The company failed to publish ist half-yearly financial report for the financial year 2023.

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Warnings and notes for consumers

Erscheinung:17.10.2024 | Topic Unauthorised business, Consumer protection Iden­ti­ty theft: BaFin warns con­sumers about the web­site fips-fi­nance.com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has information that the company FIPS Finance & Development is providing financial services in Germany on its website fips-finance.com without the required authorisation. The company is not supervised by BaFin. Customers are incorrectly led to believe that the website is operated by an Austrian company that is registered in the Austrian company register. This is not the case. It is a case of identity fraud.

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Erscheinung:14.10.2024 | Topic Unauthorised business, Consumer protection Iden­ti­ty fraud us­ing the name of Blockchain Con­sult­ing GmbH

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about services purportedly offered by the company Blockchain Consulting GmbH, based in Munich. Unknown perpetrators are using the company’s name without permission and are contacting consumers via telephone and e-mail. They are suspected of providing payment services.

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