Renate Prinz, Author at PAYMENT.TECHNOLOGY.LAW.

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BRUBEG – What Third Country Branches Must Now Consider

byRenate Prinz,Nadja Reiß
30. March 2026

BRUBEG fundamentally reshapes the supervision of third country branches in the EU. This article explains the new requirements for third country branches, outlines the risk-based classification system and highlights when establishing an EU subsidiary may become necessary. A concise overview for third-country institutions targeting the EU market.

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BRUBEG – Überblick über das neue regulatorische Aufsichtsregime in Deutschland

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BRUBEG – Overview of the New Regulatory Supervisory Regime in Germany

byRenate Prinz,Nadja Reiß
10. March 2026

With the Banking Directive Implementation and Bureaucracy Relief Act (BRUBEG), Germany implements CRD VI and introduces significant changes to banking supervision. Key developments include new rules for third-country branches, fit-and-proper requirements, ESG risks and M&A transactions in the banking sector. This article provides a concise overview of the most important changes.