Quo vadis, financial sector? DORA comes into effect
The Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience in the financial sector (DORA) is a significant milestone in…
Quo vadis, financial sector? DORA comes into effect
The Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience in the financial sector (DORA) is a significant milestone in…
Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz and accessibility requirements for banks: Towards an inclusive future
In this article, we take a closer look at the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (Accessibility Reinforcement Act “-BFSG”) and its significance…
A Fairy Tale Journey into the Future of Payments – The Payment Exchange 2025
Once Upon a Time… … not too far in the future, a legendary place called Berlin shone with…
Insurance intermediaries as obliged entities under money laundering law – modern distribution models, open questions and the future rules of the AMLR
Insurance intermediaries must comply with the obligations under money laundering law if they broker life insurance policies within…
BaFin Guidance Notice on crypto-asset services in accordance with MiCAR (1)
On 3 January 2025, BaFin published a guidance notice on crypto-asset services in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1114…
German Law on the Digitalization of the Financial Market (FinmadiG) Finally Adopted by the Bundestag
In an unexpected turn of events, and a bit like an early Christmas gift, the Bundestag approved the…
Crypto Meets ESG – Is the Future Looking Green?
With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCAR”), the EU legislator is creating a legal framework for crypto-assets for…
BaFin publishes guidance on documentation requirements under DORA
With just under a month to go before the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force, the…
The call center use of voicebots in B2B direct marketing
In the discussion about so-called cold calls in direct marketing, the point is often overlooked that the B2B…
Digital Assets Forum 2025 in London – Make a note now!
On February 3, 2025, it’s that time again: the Digital Assets Forum opens its doors in London. As…
New BaFin AuA AT on the Anti-Money Laundering Act! (incl. compare version)
The comprehensively revised interpretation and application guidelines for the General Part (the “AuA AT”) of the Anti-Money Laundering…
The questionable figures to the German payment market of the German Council of Economic Experts
The new annual report on the assessment of macroeconomic developments 2024/2025 by the German Council of Economic Experts…
Deposit from the credit institution and e-money (only) from the e-money institution?
Digital means of payment are more present in public discourse than ever; not least due to the new…
Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA)
As part of the Retail Payment Strategy, the EU Commission has published the Financial Data Access and Payments…