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BaFin General Administrative Act on Countercyclical Capital Buffer

BaFin has increased the domestic countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0.75 percent, effective February 1, 2022. This new rate will be used for institution-specific calculations starting February 1, 2023. The act supersedes the previous administrative act from March 31, 2020.

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 Cross-Border Insurance Activities

BaFin has issued a general administrative act to regulate the conduct and run-off of cross-border activities of insurance undertakings. This act provides specific criteria and outlines the discretionary powers and proportionality considerations for BaFin's orders.

BaFin General Administrative Act on Countercyclical Capital Buffer

BaFin has issued a general administrative act increasing the domestic countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0.25%. This change is effective July 1, 2019, and will be used for institution-specific calculations starting July 1, 2020. The act applies to various financial institutions.

BaFin General Administrative Act on Contracts for Differences (CFDs)

BaFin has issued a general administrative act concerning contracts for differences (CFDs) for retail clients, referencing EU Regulation No 600/2014 (MiFIR). This act outlines restrictions on the marketing, distribution, and sale of CFDs to retail clients, building upon previous BaFin and ESMA measures.

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.

BaFin Issues General Administrative Act on Binary Options

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a general administrative act prohibiting the marketing, distribution, or sale of binary options to retail clients. This action aligns with EU-wide measures and aims to enhance investor protection.

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.

HKMA Scam Alert Related to Banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing attempts targeting bank customers. The alert specifically mentions OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and advises the public on how to protect themselves and report suspicious activity.

Public Finances: Borrowing Requirement and Debt - January 2026

The Bank of Italy has published its report on public finances, detailing the borrowing requirement and debt for January 2026. The report includes statistical data on government debt holders and changes in debt levels.