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The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on revising the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, introducing genuine ESG product categories while providing opt-out options...

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) on 1o February 2022 published its consumer protection warning to investors relying on investment tips in social media and investment platforms.

As explored in earlier Client Alerts,Show Footnote the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has a lot of priorities on its plate. In a letter dated 3 March but released 6 March 2025 (the 2025 Prioritisation Letter)...

On December 19, 2012 the European Securities and Market Authority published two consultation papers on the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has now published the long-awaited draft law revising the German Placement Agent Regulation ("FinVermV").

On 1 April 2026, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, BaFin)...

Germany's Crypto Markets Communication RegulationShow (Kryptomärktemitteilungs-Verordnung - KMMV) was announced in the Federal Law Gazette on 28 August 2025 based on the regulatory authority granted...

EU financial supervisory authorities have published their 2025 annual reports, revealing a fundamental shift from framework development to operational enforcement and implementation monitoring. The reports demonstrate how the European Banking Authority, ESMA, EIOPA, ECB-SSM, and Single Resolution Board are moving toward data-driven supervision, systematic DORA monitoring, and enhanced cross-sectoral coordination. What does this transition from rule construction to demonstrable, peer-comparable outcomes mean

The German Parliament adopted new regulatory requirements for algorithmic and high frequency trading.

Temporary use of existing internal models, subject to a strong roll-out plan and governance will be accepted...

Important Clarifications on the Permissibility of Investments in Closed-End Funds for German Special Funds (Spezialfonds)

The EU's Credit Servicers Directive has fundamentally reshaped the European non-performing loans market, catalyzing market consolidation and the emergence of pan-European servicing platforms. With NPL rates resurging in 2026 and regulatory expectations intensifying, financial services firms face a critical strategic question: how to position themselves for success in a transformed market where harmonization remains incomplete and supervisory scrutiny is increasing.

Michael Huertas examines the future direction of financial supervision in Europe against the backdrop of the EU's Savings and Investments Union and the Market Integration and Supervision Package. The article explores the ongoing debate between national supervisory autonomy and greater European oversight, analysing the implications for capital market integration, competitiveness and cross-border financial services.

European asset managers are excited about the revised European long-term investment funds (ELTIF) regime and hope that the greater flexibility...

ESMA's advice is a condition for the introduction of the passport by the Commission which generally shall occur within three months following receipt of the advice.

In a world filled with new challenges, Germany faces the task of remaining competitive in an international comparison. An attractive capital market is a key factor for facilitating investment in innovative...

Insurance companies are playing a larger role as purchasers in the credit portfolio transactions market than they used to.

The discussion draft of the Capital Investment Act (Kapitalanlagegesetzbuchs, KAGB-E), through which the German legislator intends to implement the AIFM Directive.