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The 9th amendment to the MaRisk (consultation 02/2026) establishes the categories “small institution” (SNCI) and “very small institution” directly within the circular and transposes numerous reliefs from the supervisory notice of 26 November 2024 into binding supervisory law – including in relation to validation, stress testing, separation of functions, outsourcing, lending activities and reporting.

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In pillar 4 of our governance matrix, we move away from the psychological level and focus on the ‘hard’ infrastructure: the integrity of information and proactive management through compliance.

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The Instant Payments Regulation supplements the existing SEPA Regulation with new, uniform reporting requirements (regulatory reporting). In the future, payment service providers must submit their data in a structured format to the relevant national supervisory authority. What does this mean for banks?

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What does it take to master the art of modern banking? In this interview, Christoph Prellwitz shares why creativity, courage, and a shift in mindset are becoming essential in an increasingly complex financial world. Discover why thinking beyond risks – and embracing new possibilities – is key to shaping the future of banking.

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BaFin rejects implementing EBA Guidelines EBA/GL/2024/14 & /15 – insights on reasoning, background, and implications for German financial institutions.

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Combining technology, governance, and expertise can turn a regulatory duty into true efficiency and a lasting competitive edge.

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New EBA guidelines raise the bar for sanctions compliance. Find out what financial institutions must prepare for by the end of 2025 – and how to take a structured approach today.

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Extracting insights from complex regulations like the AML Act is tough. We compare two AI-powered methods that improve precision and usability in compliance document analysis.

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Streamline regulatory workflows and reduce errors using AI. Discover how RAG, AI agents, and Graph Databases transform compliance document analysis—faster, more accurate, and fully explainable.

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Traditional AML segmentation methods often fall short when it comes to truly understanding customer behavior. Regulatory expectations are shifting toward more refined and explainable approaches that go beyond simple thresholds. By applying statistical clustering techniques, compliance teams can detect risks with greater precision, reduce false positives, and strengthen their AML programs – all without relying on AI.

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Enhancing the resilience of the risk and compliance program has become a growing requirement among auditors and regulators, as reflected in numerous legislative frameworks. The challenge resides in successfully transitioning to a digital format while achieving efficiency amidst ever growing volatility. The implementation of automation, alongside artificial intelligence and effectively coordinated policies and procedures, contributes significantly to the optimization of this process.

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It’s time to take financial crime risk assessment to the next level and overcome the limitations of the traditional approaches. Let’s unleash the potential of advanced technology to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial crime prevention strategies.