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Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)

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Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)

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Wichtigste Punkte
  • BaFin ist die zentrale Aufsichtsbehörde für den Finanzmarkt in Deutschland, gegründet 2002 in Bonn und Frankfurt.
  • Hauptaufgaben umfassen die Überwachung von Banken, Finanzdienstleistern und Versicherungsunternehmen zur Gewährleistung der Marktintegrität.
  • Durch Regulierung und Verbraucherschutz stärkt BaFin das Vertrauen im deutschen Finanzsystem und bekämpft Geldwäsche.

Introduction

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is the central supervisory authority for the financial market in Germany. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Bonn and Frankfurt am Main. BaFin is an independent higher federal authority in the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Tasks and responsibilities

BaFin’s main task is to monitor and regulate the proper functioning of the financial markets and the behavior of market participants. It is intended to ensure confidence in the functionality, integrity and security of the German financial system. Their duties include:

  • Supervision and regulation of banks, financial service providers, insurance companies and securities markets.
  • Consumer protection through education and counseling.
  • Combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Relevant laws

BaFin’s activities are regulated by various laws. Here are some of the most important:

  • German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG): Regulates the supervision of credit institutions, financial services institutions and securities trading banks.
  • Securities Trading Act (WpHG): Contains regulations on the monitoring of securities and derivatives trading and the prevention of insider trading.
  • Insurance Supervision Act (VAG): Regulates the supervision of private insurance companies in Germany.
  • Payment Services Supervision Act (Zahlungsdiensteaufsichtsgesetz – ZAG): Regulates the supervision of payment services, such as payment institutions and e-money institutions.
  • Investment Act (InvG): Contains regulations on the supervision of investment funds and investment companies.

Conclusion

BaFin plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability and integrity of the German financial system. By supervising and regulating financial institutions and markets, it helps to strengthen consumer confidence in the financial sector.

Marian Härtel

Marian Härtel ist spezialisiert auf die Rechtsgebiete Wettbewerbsrecht, Urheberrecht und IT/IP Recht und hat seinen Schwerpunkt im Bereich Computerspiele, Esport, Marketing und Streamer/Influencer. Er betreut Startups im Aufbau, begleitet diese bei sämtlichen Rechtsproblemen und unterstützt sie im Business Development.

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