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17th of September 2026

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Interpretation of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation 2024/1624

On 31 May 2024, the EU legislator adopted a legislative package to combat money laundering. The new provisions are due to come into force on 10 July 2027. At the heart of the legislative package, which comprises four regulatory strands, is the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation 2024/1624.

Press release
10th of September 2026

BaFin determines compensation case for Bank Sepah-Iran, Frankfurt am Main Branch

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) determined on 10 September 2026 that compensation is payable to Bank Sepah-Iran Frankfurt am Main Branch, as a Branch of Bank Sepah Headquartered in Tehran, Iran depositors in accordance with Section 10(1) of the German Deposit Guarantee Act (Einlagensicherungsgesetz, EinSiG).

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10th of September 2026

Students and money: how to keep an eye on your finances

Getting a degree is exciting: new students look forward to more freedom, new opportunities and excellent experiences. But of course, you have to consider how you are going to finance your degree. Paying for rent, food and educational materials such as books and other supplies puts many students under financial pressure. In this article, we discuss various ways to finance your degree.

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Digitaler Euro
Position paper
14th of July 2026

Five success factors for the establishment of the digital euro

The digital euro is intended to strengthen European sovereignty and independence in payments. Policymakers are therefore keen to introduce it swiftly. However, high complexity and unclear priorities risk undermining these objectives.

 
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Position paper
11th of June 2026

EU-Market Integration and Supervision Package

Competitive banks and capital markets are essential for Europe’s sovereignty, growth and prosperity. They finance investment in infrastructure, digitalisation, defence and the transition to a sustainable economy. The investment required is high. A large share of this capital must be mobilised from the private sector.

The Association of German Banks in numbers

180

Employees work for the Association of German Banks.

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locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.

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members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.

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Fintechs are among our members.