New ECB guidelines on risk data aggregation and risk reporting
Ever since the ECB’s announcement of its supervisory priorities for 2023–2025 in December 2022, followed by Andrea Enria’s keynote speech during the Annual Conference on Banking Supervision in March 2023, it has become clear that banks will have to revisit the compliance gaps in their risk data aggregation and risk reporting processes. Implications for G-SIBs and opportunities for smaller banks.
Instant payments on the rise: “IBAN Name Check” as a means of combating fraud
Michael Hülsiggensen, Head of the D-A-CH region at SurePay, gives us insights into the developments of instant payments and the associated challenges in fraud prevention. SurePay is a provider of a payee verification solution, also known as “IBAN Name Check”.

Unveiling BigTechs’ future moves: from current state to industry domination?
BigTechs’ initial entry into the market provides valuable insights into their possible medium to long-term trajectories. Individual BigTechs may chart different paths based on their unique capabilities, existing product portfolios, and strategic objectives.

German fleet leasing market – can the expansion of management services be a driving force in the future?
The fleet leasing business in Germany is facing new challenges. A highly competitive market and demanding macroeconomic circumstances call for new growth strategies.
The future role of BigTechs in financial services
BigTechs’ disruption of financial services is just getting started: the future role of BigTechs in financial services.
Construction financing: the path to success
In an interview with Marina Fleischhauer, head of the ecosystems department, and Daniel Werther, head of sales for construction financing at Volksbank Mittelhessen, we talked about opportunities for change, the transformation process “from construction financing specialist to home construction and improvement advisor”, and experiences gained to date.
Beyond banking: opportunities for regional banks to position themselves in the market
Interview with Tjark Klindworth from Volksbank eG Südheide – Isenhagener Land – Altmark. With the joint venture QUIDT, Tjark Klindworth develops innovative, digital solutions for regional small and medium-sized enterprises that go beyond the scope of their core business.
BaFin sets the focus on the credit institutions’ real estate portfolios
In addition to the usual audit types, BaFin has established “real estate business“ as a new focus area for its audits.
Marathon towards “net zero”: the role of banks in achieving climate neutrality
How to develop a science-based pathway aimed at reducing financed GHG emissions to achieve “net-zero” status.
Asset management: investment products in a world of Netflix, TikTok and others
Quo vadis, retail business in asset management? How is the market evolving and what does this mean for asset managers?
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