BaFin Administrative Acts

BaFin Consultation on General Administrative Act for Futures

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has opened a consultation on a planned General Administrative Act concerning futures with additional payment obligations. This act aims to address investor protection concerns, particularly the risk of unlimited losses.

BaFin Orders Capital Buffer for Systemic Risks

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has ordered a two percent capital buffer for systemic risks related to residential real estate financing. This measure aims to strengthen the stability of the financial system and applies to various financial institutions.

BaFin Product Intervention on Futures for Retail Clients

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a general administrative act restricting the marketing, distribution, and sale of futures to retail clients in Germany. This rule, effective January 1, 2023, aims to protect retail investors from potential losses beyond their initial deposit.

BaFin General Administrative Act on Futures Product Intervention

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a General Administrative Act imposing product intervention measures on futures. This action addresses investor protection concerns related to specific features of futures products, such as unlimited loss risk and speculative trading.

BaFin Reduces Systemic Risk Buffer for Residential Real Estate Financing

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has reduced the systemic risk buffer for residential real estate financing from 2 percent to 1 percent, effective May 1, 2025. This amendment to the general administrative act from March 30, 2022, impacts institutions with exposures secured by residential property in Germany.