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.

Bundeskartellamt Market Power Report: Electricity Producers

The Bundeskartellamt's Market Power Report 2024/25 indicates a significant increase in market power for major German electricity producers like RWE and LEAG following the decommissioning of dispatchable power plants. The report highlights concerns about competition and suggests measures to reduce market concentration in upcoming tenders for new power plants.

Bundeskartellamt: Check24 commits to abandoning price parity clauses

The German Bundeskartellamt has accepted commitments from Check24 GmbH to abandon price parity clauses in its contracts with energy suppliers. This decision concludes investigations initiated in July 2025 and aims to foster competition among comparison websites and sales channels.

Strabag acquisition of Stumpp group cleared with condition

The German Bundeskartellamt has cleared Strabag's acquisition of the Stumpp group, a road construction company. The clearance is conditional on Stumpp selling its asphalt mixing plant in Zimmern to a third party before the merger is implemented to prevent market dominance.

23rd International Conference on Competition 2026

The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) will host its 23rd International Conference on Competition (IKK) in Berlin from March 11-13, 2026. The event brings together global experts to discuss current challenges in competition law and policy, including geopolitical impacts, AI, and merger control.

Sanctions Decision Against BRED Credit Institution AML/CFT

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) issued a sanctions decision against BRED credit institution for violations related to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT). The decision, dated June 27, 2024, outlines specific penalties and requirements for the institution.

Sanctions Decision Against Tunisian Foreign Bank

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) issued a sanctions decision against Tunisian Foreign Bank on October 9, 2024. The decision, number 2023-02, pertains to internal controls and risk management deficiencies.

ACPR Fines CARCO €500,000 for Information and Anti-Dormancy Violations

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has fined CARCO, an insurance institution, €500,000 and issued a reprimand. The decision addresses violations related to informing policyholders, combating dormant accounts, and relations with the supervisor.

Sanctions Decision 2024-02 against Banque Delubac et Cie

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has issued Sanctions Decision 2024-02 against Banque Delubac et Cie. The decision pertains to violations related to the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and asset freezing.

Banque Chaabi du Maroc Sanction Decision

The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has issued a sanction decision against Banque Chaabi du Maroc. The decision, dated November 7, 2025, concerns internal controls and measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.