Speech by Dr. Thorsten Pötzsch, Chief Executive Director Securities Supervision / Asset Management, delivered at the 14th bwf and ICMA Capital Markets Conference in Frankfurt am Main, 9 September 2026.
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This is a substantive policy speech from BaFin's Chief Executive Director of Securities Supervision outlining three strategic pillars: (1) seizing technological opportunities (DLT, AI, quantum) while managing risks; (2) integrating EU capital markets and assessing regulatory adequacy; (3) simplifying and accelerating...
Financing, lending, compliance and internal communication: financial entities are using artificial intelligence (AI) in an increasing number of areas. These entities must observe the provisions of the new AI Act. How prepared are they for this? And what is Bafin’s new role? Bafin expert Jens Obermöller addresses these…
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BaFin speech on AI Act implementation and market surveillance. Informational content explaining regulatory expectations for financial entities using AI in regulated activities. Covers AI governance, compliance requirements, and enforcement approach.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address martin.segler(at)spar-direkt(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation…
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This regulatory update from BaFin warns about unauthorized financial services and identity theft, which is relevant for banking, wealth management, and fintech firms that need to be aware of such fraud attempts and take measures to protect consumers.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address info[at]lgimeu(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from LGIM…
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This regulatory update from BaFin warns about unauthorized banking and investment services being offered under the identity of a legitimate firm. This poses risks to consumers around identity theft and financial fraud, requiring a high level of urgency for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers to be aware of and...
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address info[at]vcgmanagement.de. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from VC…
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This regulatory update from BaFin warns consumers about unauthorized banking and investment offers, which poses risks related to consumer protection, licensing requirements, and potential financial crime. The high urgency is due to the active fraud attempt identified by the regulator.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address bancosantander.es-kundenservice[at]outlook.com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do…
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This regulatory update from BaFin warns about identity theft and unauthorized banking activities, which impacts the banking, payments, and fintech sectors. It relates to AML/financial crime, consumer protection, and licensing requirements.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website fidelity-ag(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, banking transactions, especially fixed-term deposits, financial or investment services are being provided on this website without the required authorisation. The…
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This regulatory update from BaFin warns against unauthorized banking and investment services being offered on the website fidelity-ag.com, which is impersonating a legitimate Swiss company.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address wise[at]wisefestgeldkonto(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from BaFin warns about identity theft and unauthorized banking activities, which poses risks related to financial crime, consumer protection, and licensing requirements for banks and payment providers.