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The EU has implemented specific secondary sanctions, thereby extending its existing sanctions regime.

BGH rules on frozen securities: A German depository bank unlawfully restricted an Iranian bank's ownership rights.

A state liability claim due to a decision by a German stock exchange sanctions committee must be asserted against the federal state.

The EU Short Selling Regulation also applies to trading firms and investment funds located outside the EU/EEA (third-country firms).

Since 5 February 2025, the REMIT regulations (registration, insider trading, etc.) have also applied to wholesale hydrogen energy products.

Investment fund managers domiciled in the United Kingdom (UK) are generally permitted to market in Germany investment funds they manage.

Investment fund managers domiciled outside Germany must comply with specific regulations to market their investment fund in Germany.

BaFin's supervisory practice for granting license exemption for providing cross-border banking and financial services in Germany.

Originating loans in Germany generally requires a BaFin license, if the foreign investment manager cannot rely on a specific exemption.

German National Private Placement Regime (NPPR) provides rules for AIFM domiciled within and outside the EU/EEA that intend to market an AIF to German investors.

Kronsteyn assumes the role as German REMIT representative for registration of third-country market participants of wholesale energy markets.

Information on the legal background and what you can do, if your money or securities have been frozen by a German bank.

Gegen den Beschluss eines Sanktionsausschusses kann mit einer Frist von einem Monat Klage beim Verwaltungsgericht erhoben werden.

German DEHSt is the compentent authority for foreign aircraft operators in relation to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

REMIT II integrated spot and derivative contracts for storage of electricity and natural gas into the concept of wholesale energy products.