BaFin News

BaFin Warns MEX Exchange and MultiBank Group Offers

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning regarding MEX Exchange and MultiBank Group for offering financial, securities, and crypto asset services without authorization on the website mexassetexchange(.)com. The entities falsely claim to be supervised by BaFin, and no connection exists with a licensed institution.

BaFin Fines VR Bank Dreieich-Offenbach 18,000 Euros

Germany's BaFin has fined VR Bank Dreieich-Offenbach eG 18,000 Euros for failing to implement adequate measures for proper reporting of payment accounts for the BaFin account comparison. The decision became legally binding on February 12, 2026.

BaFin Fines Raiffeisenbank-Volksbank Fresena eG

Germany's BaFin has fined Raiffeisenbank-Volksbank Fresena eG €22,500 for failing to implement adequate measures for proper reporting of payment accounts for the BaFin account comparison. The decision became legally binding on February 28, 2026.

BaFin Warns Trade Republic Bank Customers of Social Engineering Fraud

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning to customers of Trade Republic Bank regarding social engineering fraud. Scammers are impersonating the bank to trick customers into transferring funds to external accounts or crypto wallets. BaFin advises customers to ignore such requests and contact the bank's official in-app support.

BaFin Warns Consumers About europecapitalmarkets.com

Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a warning regarding the website europecapitalmarkets.com. The website is suspected of offering banking and/or financial services without the required authorization from BaFin, posing a risk to consumers.

Allianz Global Life Designated Activity Company Address Change

Allianz Global Life Designated Activity Company's German branch has officially changed its business address. The notification, issued by BaFin on March 9, 2026, provides the previous and new addresses in Stuttgart.

BaFin Audits Gerresheimer AG Financial Statements

Germany's BaFin has expanded an audit of Gerresheimer AG's 2023/24 financial statements and initiated a new audit of its interim financial statements as of May 31, 2025. The audits are investigating potential misstatements in risk assessments, asset impairment, revenue recognition, lease liabilities, and development costs.

BaFin Warns of alijz(.)com Website and App

Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a warning regarding the website alijz(.)com, the app alijzspro, and associated WhatsApp groups. These entities are suspected of offering financial services without authorization, potentially misusing the identity of AL Konzept GmbH & Co. KG.

BaFin Warns About Unauthorized Forex Platforms

Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a warning regarding several forex trading platforms operating under the slogan 'Trade Without Limits' that are offering cryptoasset services without the required authorization. Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution as these platforms are not supervised by BaFin.

BaFin Warns Consumers About exomarkets(.)pro Website and Identity Theft

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website exomarkets(.)pro, which is offering financial, investment, and cryptoasset services without authorization. The warning highlights potential identity theft and unauthorized business operations.