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BaFin Warns Consumers About Obsidian Group Website

BaFin, the German financial regulator, has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website obsidian-group(.)org. The site is suspected of offering financial, investment, and cryptoasset services without the necessary authorization from BaFin.

BaFin Warns Commercehelden GmbH Over Missing Sales Prospectus

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning against Commercehelden GmbH and Marketplace24-7 GmbH for allegedly offering investment products ('Amazon-Warenpakete') without a required sales prospectus. This action highlights BaFin's enforcement of prospectus publication requirements under the German Securities Prospectus Act.

BaFin flags Marketplace24-7 GmbH for missing sales prospectus

The German financial regulator BaFin has issued a notice flagging Marketplace24-7 GmbH for offering investment products in Germany without a required sales prospectus. The company, along with Commercehelden GmbH, is suspected of publicly offering "Amazon-Warenpaketen" without BaFin approval, violating German securities law.

BaFin Warns Fides Ventures and Nexquant for Fraudulent Activities

BaFin has issued a warning regarding Fides Ventures and Nexquant for engaging in fraudulent activities targeting German investors. Fides Ventures uses WhatsApp groups to promote an "FIVS token" and directs investors to the Nexquant crypto exchange, which offers financial and cryptoasset services without authorization.

BaFin Notice on Financial Fraud During Global Money Week

BaFin is issuing a notice to inform consumers about financial fraud during Global Money Week. The notice highlights common scams and provides guidance on how to protect oneself, coinciding with a webinar on March 17, 2026.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Financial Services

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website obsidian-group(.)org, which is suspected of offering financial, investment, and cryptoasset services without the required authorization. The warning is based on information indicating the site is operating without BaFin's approval and may be linked to previously warned entities.

BaFin Order on Insurance Undertaking Complaints Management

BaFin has issued an administrative act ordering primary insurers authorized to conduct cross-border business in Germany to establish a complaints management function. Insurers must also submit an annual report on complaints received, detailing complaint types, causes, and resolution status.

BaFin Administrative Act on Netting Agreements

BaFin issued a general administrative act to ensure legal certainty for netting agreements under German insolvency law. This act clarifies the settlement of contractual netting agreements for institutions and their counterparties, applying from June 10, 2016, until December 31, 2016.

BaFin Prohibits Net Short Positions in Wirecard AG Shares

Germany's BaFin has issued an administrative act prohibiting the establishment and increase of net short positions in Wirecard AG shares. This measure is in response to adverse events threatening market confidence and is effective until April 18, 2019.

BaFin - Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate Set to 0%

BaFin has issued a general administrative act setting the rate for the countercyclical capital buffer at 0% effective January 1, 2016. This decision is based on an analysis of the credit-to-GDP gap and other economic indicators, which indicated no need for an active buffer at this time.