Austria

Austrian FMA: Foreign Currency Loans Fell 4.0% in Q4 2025

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) reported that outstanding foreign currency loans to private households fell by 4.0% in Q4 2025, now totaling €5.23 billion. Since the FMA banned new FX loans in 2008, the volume has decreased by 91%.

EDPB Announces 2026 GDPR Transparency Measure

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) measure, focusing on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR. The Austrian Data Protection Authority will participate in this coordinated action.

Allianz Risk Transfer AG Portfolio Transfer to Allianz Global Corporate SE

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) announced that Allianz Risk Transfer AG has transferred its entire insurance portfolio to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE. This portfolio transfer became effective on February 28, 2026. Policyholders have a termination right under the Insurance Supervision Act 2016.

FMA Fines APEX Ventures GmbH for AIFMG Breach

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed fines of EUR 2,000 each against the persons responsible of APEX Ventures GmbH for failing to promptly notify required information under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Act (AIFMG). The penal orders are final.

FMA Fines NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG €127,500 for AML Failures

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a fine of EUR 127,500 against NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG for breaches of anti-money laundering due diligence obligations. The bank failed to implement appropriate strategies and controls for ongoing monitoring of customer relationships and transaction checks.

FMA Executive Director Helmut Ettl Designated IMF Executive Director

Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) announced that its Executive Director, Helmut Ettl, has been designated as an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His two-year term begins on November 1, 2026, and he will step down from his FMA role on October 31, 2026.

FMA Fines Private Person €9,000 for Delayed Proprietary Trading Notification

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) imposed a EUR 9,000 fine on a supervisory board member for failing to notify about proprietary trading within the required three business days. This action stems from a breach of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

FMA Warns of Fake Loans Impersonating Alpen Privatbank AG

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent loan offers impersonating Alpen Privatbank AG. These scams target private individuals in German-speaking countries, soliciting advance payments by falsely promising loans.

Austrian Pension and Corporate Provision Companies Growth Q4 2025

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) reported that pension companies and corporate provision companies experienced a 2.7% growth in assets under management in Q4 2025. Pension companies managed €30.4 billion, while corporate provision companies reached a record €23.6 billion.

Austrian FMA: Speedy Reduction of Non-Performing Loans

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has released a new publication in its 'Let's talk about supervision' series, focusing on the speedy reduction of non-performing loans (NPLs). This guidance highlights the importance of NPL reduction for banking sector resilience and economic functioning, particularly in commercial real estate financing.