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Circular 06/2026 (BA) - Minimum Requirements for Risk Management (MaRisk) - Explanations as of 30.06.2026
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) issued Circular 06/2026 to update the Minimum Requirements for Risk Management (MaRisk), establishing a flexible framework for risk management, internal controls, and group-level oversight. The document mandates that institutions define risk-bearing capacity, implement robust internal control systems including segregation of duties, and integrate specific functions such as risk controlling, compliance, and internal audit. It further details operational requirements for credit, trading, and real estate businesses, alongside strict standards for data management, stress testing, and risk reporting.
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