Regulatory AlertsConsumer Protection regulation in Germany
Consumer-protection rules, fair-treatment duties, complaints handling and market conduct in financial services. 15 publications, summarized in English and updated same-day.
2025-10-15
BaFin General Administrative Act on Turbo Certificates for German Retail Clients
Germany
BAFIN
2025-09-02
Insurance claims: BaFin generally expects processing to be completed within one month
Germany
BAFIN
2024-06-26
Guidance on Genuine Group Insurance Contracts
Germany
BAFIN
2023-06-14
Guidance Notice 01/2023 on Conduct of Business Supervision for Savings Products
Germany
BAFIN
2022-09-30
BaFin General Administrative Act on Product Intervention Regarding Futures
Germany
BAFIN
2022-09-30
BaFin General Administrative Act on Futures Product Intervention for German Retail Clients
Germany
BAFIN
2022-02-17
Consultation on a Planned General Administrative Act Regarding Futures with Additional Payment Obligations
Germany
BAFIN
2020-09-29
Guidelines on the General Administrative Act of 23 July 2019 regarding Contracts for Difference (CFD)
Germany
BAFIN
2020-09-01
Guidelines on the General Administrative Act of 23 July 2019 regarding Contracts for Difference (CFD)
Germany
BAFIN
2018-11-29
Circular 11/2018 (VA) – Insurance Distribution
Germany
BAFIN
2016-01-15
Deposit protection in Germany
Germany
Bundesbank
2015-05-28
Deposit Guarantee Act (Einlagensicherungsgesetz, EinSiG)
Germany
Bundesbank
2015-05-28
Investor Compensation Act (Anlegerentschädigungsgesetz, or AnlEntG)
Germany
Bundesbank
2014-07-16
Guidance Notice on Reporting Obligations of AIF Management Companies under Section 35 of the KAGB
Germany
BAFIN
2013-09-20
Circular 3/2013 (VA) – Minimum Requirements for Complaints-Handling by Insurance Undertakings
Germany
BAFIN