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I. Introduction With the entry into force of the Act to Strengthen the Financial Center (StoFöG) on February 10, 2026, key provisions of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) were fundamentally amended. Of particular note are the prohibition of PFOF […]
Key facts at a glance: BaFin is clearly focusing on risk orientation in 2026:The emphasis is on a robust customer risk classification in order to identify high ML/TF risks early and monitor them effectively. At least 75 special audits in 2026:Audits […]
The European Commission’s Market Integration Package of 4 December 2025 is a key component of the planned Savings and Investments Union and aims for deeper integration of EU capital markets, greater efficiency and less fragmentation. The core contents of the […]
The New AMLA Logic: Is Your Data Ready for the EU’s "Black Box" Supervision? The Draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) published by AMLA on December 18, 2025, represent more than just a technical update—they mark a fundamental shift in European […]
Since January 17, 2025, the EU regulation DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) has been in force – establishing a harmonized regulatory framework for the digital resilience of all financial entities operating within the EU. This includes banks, investment firms, payment […]