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„The approach of the German supervisors is bold – and a paradigm shift“
BaFin and the Bundesbank have jointly set out proposals for a more proportionate supervisory approach to small banks. Karolin Schriever, Managing Board Member of the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV), welcomes the proposals.Show moreAn interview withKarolin Schriever, German Savings Banks Association (DSGV)
International banks stand up for the German business location
The Association of Foreign Banks in Germany is changing its name to the Association of International Banks in Germany. But the topics currently on the agenda remain the same – reducing bureaucracy, Capital Markets Union, and national implementation of the EU Capital Requirements Directive.Show moreNational implementation of CRD VI
„Germany is a key market for which BNP Paribas has high ambitions“
BNP Paribas wants to expand its current activities with targeted acquisitions such as that of Axa Investment Managers. CFO Lars Machenil discusses the bank's strategy – and points to the obstacles that remain making cross-border consolidation in the European banking sector difficult.Show moreInterview with Lars Machenil, BNP Paribas
„A stable bridge between business and politics is essential“
The recent Financial Experts Association Summit 2025 had the motto „Building Bridges“. In an interview, FEA President Daniela Mattheus calls for a closer connection between business and politics, creating more momentum for the economic transformation.Show moreInterview withDaniela Mattheus
Bundesbank explores a simplification of regulations
Smaller banks in particular should benefit from simplified rules and less bureaucracy, says Bundesbank board member Michael Theurer. Initiatives for the streamlining of regulations are already underway, or are being explored.Show moreBanking supervision
The ordeal of meeting quotas
The Germans indulge in a quota obsession, the Americans in a deregulation madness. In the global financial system, however, the latter can cause more damage than the former.Show moreOpinionRegulation
„Outsourcing becomes a strategic decision“
Universal Investment provides services such as setting up and administering management companies (ManCos) for the fund industry. CEO Mathias Heiß discusses its presence in Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Dublin – and the growing role of AI.Show moreA conversation withMathias Heiß, Universal Investment
A potential extra 50 billion euros for private markets investment
The last coalition government made some changes to what pension providers are allowed to invest in. CMS lawyer Laura Bungart explains the implications of the new quotas for private markets.Show moreConversation withLaura Bungart, CMS
„We are neither in a crisis nor the sick man of Europe“
Entrepreneur Harald Christ is calling for economic stability from the new government, and setting out more realistic expectations with regard to the speed at which reforms will take effect. Prior to the election, he was the first to call for the subsequently approved 500 billion euro infrastructure package.Show moreInterview withHarald Christ
Auditors lose out with EU Omnibus legislation
Via the Omnibus legislative initiative, the EU is easing sustainability reporting for many companies. Auditors had been expecting a big increase in ESG related business, which is now not materialising.Show moreAnalysisLess ESG regulation, fewer business opportunities
The EU Commission is serious about cutting red tape
The EU Commission is proposing significant exemptions from sustainability reporting requirements. The ‘Omnibus‘ initiative has more momentum than previous attempts to streamline bureaucracy.Show moreOpinion‘Omnibus’ package
„Regulation, once in place, doesn't simply disappear“
The EU is considering reversing the mandatory separation of commissions for securities transactions and fees for research – so called unbundling. But industry association DVFA remains sceptical about the details of the rebundling initiative.Show moreA conversation withThorsten Müller, DVFA
Regulation and the digital transformation driving recruitment
A study by recruitment firm Robert Half shows that financial services providers in Germany plan to hire more staff in 2025. Much of the increase is driven by regulatory demands, as well as the digital transformation.Show moreRobert Half report
Scholz promises political support for Capital Markets Union
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has promised the German finance industry that he will work towards the further rapid development of Capital Markets Union and Banking Union.Show moreBanking Congress 2024Banking Union and CMU
Grim outlook for Germany as an investment location
Germany can only emerge from its economic slowdown through increased investment. However, many companies are avoiding it as a business location. An Ifo survey highlights the need for reforms, while a recent report from consultants Strategy& points to the dangers of continued deindustrialization.Show moreEconomic policy
The great temptation
Private debt is increasingly attracting private investors in fundraising. Their money is tempting, but is the industry really doing itself a favour in the long run?Show moreOpinionPrivate debt & private investors
Head of ESMA points to limits of regulation
The building blocks of the Capital Market Union are of great importance to the EU Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The head of the authority warns against focusing solely on regulation in the project.Show more17th Financial Market DayCapital markets union
“The Issues Pertaining to Crypto Regulation go beyond the SEC“
Margo Tank, partner at DLA Piper, believes that cryptocurrencies pose a complicated task for US regulators. In her opinion, the main focus is going to be on stable coins.Show moreMargo Tank, DLA Piper
“I don‘t Expect Bitcoin ETFs to Take Inflows Away from other ETPs”
According to ETC Group‘s Bradley Duke, fully fungible Exchange Traded Products possess an advantage over futures-based Exchange Traded Funds regarding the Bitcoin exposure that they offer. Show moreInterview with Bradley Duke, ETC Group