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28th of September 2026

3 answers to 3 questions: biodiversity

Why is the Association of German Banks interested in biodiversity? At first glance, it might seem more like the province of nature conservation organisations. But it’s important to remember that conservation of our natural resources is a prerequisite for economic productivity.

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18th of March 2026

Europe needs a 28th regime that enables growth

The European Commission will today present its proposals for a 28th regime in company law. The key element: the new, optional and uniform legal form of an EU company, known as EU Inc.

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16th of March 2026

GBIC comments on amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/98

The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) welcomes the objective of revising Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 to simplify prospectus requirements, streamline their content and further standardise format and structure, thereby reducing administrative burdens for issuers, improving comparability for investors and strengthening access to EU capital markets.

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12th of March 2026

Market Integration and Supervision Package

The Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP) published by the European Commission in December 2025 is a substantial step toward enhancing and integrating EU capital markets.

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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.

3

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

181

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

24

Fintechs are among our members.