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Posts – Sound Knowledge for Sound Decisions
In the Kronsteyn knowledge section, we provide analyses, guides, and up-to-date assessments on German and European financial markets law – from EMIR/MiFIR to MiCAR and the KAGB/AIFMD, as well as sanctions and AML law. Precise, practice-oriented, and continuously updated.
Crypto whitepapers must be submitted to BaFin as XHTML files from 23 December 2025
MiCAR requires crypto-asset issuers to submit a whitepaper to BaFin before any public offering. From 23 December 2025, new format requirements (XHTML/XBRL) apply. The German law firm Kronsteyn drafts and reviews whitepapers. Attorney/Lawyer.
Oct 231 min read
Requirements and Procedures for Obtaining a German Banking Licence
Overview of the requirements for a German banking licence under the KWG: procedures before BaFin and the ECB, distinction from WpIG/ZAG/MiCAR and key strategic considerations for foreign institutions.
Sep 29 min read
Launching a German Hedge Fund: Overview of Legal Requirements
Legal requirements for German hedge funds: establishment, structuring, BaFin authorisation and ongoing management.
Aug 272 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
German & EU legal advice for Russian companies (Art. 5n)
Article 5n EU 833/2014: when German/EU lawyers may advise Russian companies—what’s banned, what’s exempt, and how representation still works. Learn more.
Jan 25, 20246 min read
German Market Access for Non-EU/EEA Trading Venues – Special Licence Requirement Soon to be Abolished
Non-EU/EEA trading venues currently need a special BaFin licence for direct market access in Germany – but this requirement is set to be abolished under the Standortförderungsgesetz.
Jan 24, 20242 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
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