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EU Secondary Sanctions
The EU has implemented specific secondary sanctions, thereby extending its existing sanctions regime.
7 days ago8 min read
State Liability for Unlawful Decisions of a German Stock Exchange Sanctions Committee
A state liability claim due to a decision by a German stock exchange sanctions committee must be asserted against the federal state.
Mar 192 min read
Extraterritorial Application of the EU Short Selling Regulation to German Shares and Government Bonds for Third-Country Firms
The EU Short Selling Regulation also applies to trading firms and investment funds located outside the EU/EEA (third-country firms).
Feb 195 min read
German Market Access for UK-Originated Investment Funds
Investment fund managers domiciled in the United Kingdom (UK) are generally permitted to market in Germany investment funds they manage.
Jan 272 min read
Marketing Foreign Investment Funds in Germany
Investment fund managers domiciled outside Germany must comply with specific regulations to market their investment fund in Germany.
Jan 272 min read
BaFin Practice for License Holiday in Germany
BaFin's supervisory practice for granting license exemption for providing cross-border banking and financial services in Germany.
Jan 265 min read
Loan Origination by Foreign Investment Funds in Germany
Originating loans in Germany generally requires a BaFin license, if the foreign investment manager cannot rely on a specific exemption.
Jan 223 min read
Euro Deposits and Securities Frozen - That's What You Can Do
Information on the legal background and what you can do, if your money or securities have been frozen by a German bank.
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Legal Action Against the Decision of a German Stock Exchange Sanctions Committee
Gegen den Beschluss eines Sanktionsausschusses kann mit einer Frist von einem Monat Klage beim Verwaltungsgericht erhoben werden.
Sep 26, 20242 min read
German DEHSt Competent Authority for Foreign Aircraft Operators
German DEHSt is the compentent authority for foreign aircraft operators in relation to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Jul 27, 20242 min read
German Legal Advise for Russian Companies under the EU Sanction Regime
EU sanctions regime generally prohibits German legal advice for Russian companies. However, there are several exemptions applicable.
Jan 25, 20245 min read
German Market Access for Non-EU/EEA Trading Venues
Non-EU/EEA operators of trading venues (e.g., stock exchanges) need a special BaFin license to grant market access to German participants.
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Prudential Requirements Reliefs for German Branches of US Banks
German branches benefit from reliefs concerning prudential consolidation, capital requirements, leverage, and liquity and funding.
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Make-Whole Clauses under German Law - Legal Issues of Application (As at: Dec. 2023)
For bonds with make-whole clauses, it is unclear under German law whether a key information document (KID) under the PRIIPS is required
Feb 3, 20237 min read
BaFin License Requirement for Non-EU Firms for Banking and Financial Services in Germany
Kronsteyn Law Firm supports you to obtain a BaFin licence for providing banking and investment services in Germany under MiFID/CRD.
Dec 16, 202214 min read
What is a Market Maker?
Market makers add liquidity to the stock exchange by being continuously available to other trading participants for executions.
Nov 15, 202211 min read
How do Tick Sizes Affect Stock Exchange Trading?
"Tick size" refers to the possible interval between two price levels (limit levels) of orders on stock exchange system.
Nov 14, 20224 min read
N26 Bank Terminates Accounts and Doesn't Pay Back Funds - What Affected Customers Can Do
Customers of N26 Bank have their bank account terminated "for cause". How you can get your money back with a German lawyer.
Nov 14, 20224 min read
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