Bafin Chief Mark Branson: "The System Has Significant Pitfalls"
Mark Branson, head of the German financial supervisory authority Bafin, discusses concerns regarding the consumer protection aspect of financial products sold by banks, questioning their suitability and pricing.
Are banks buying too much government debt? The supervision is looking into the situation
The financial supervisory authority in Poland is examining the increasing share of government bonds in banks' balance sheets as their involvement continues to grow.
The results of the banks fell somewhat last year
Norway's banks saw a slight decrease in profits and returns in 2025, though performance remains high according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Swedish Financial Supervisor to Investigate Swedbank's Compliance with Money Laundering Prevention Requirements
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has announced an investigation into Swedbank's compliance with regulations aimed at preventing money laundering.
The Financial Supervisory Authority warns against four banks: Likely fraud
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has issued a warning about four non-existent banks that are likely part of a fraud scheme.
Fund fees can cost hundreds of thousands of kronor unnecessarily
A comparison by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority reveals that higher fees for actively managed funds can lead to significantly larger costs over time compared to index funds.
“Extreme Weather Becomes More Common – and Insurance More Expensive”
A new report from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on insurance costs in Sweden.
Newspaper: The Financial Supervisory Authority entered Coop Bank
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Estonia has initiated proceedings against Coop Bank to investigate the bank's relationships with a former client, JMV car sales.
Lawyer for Rød Larsen resigns as head of the Financial Supervisory Authority Appeals Committee
Kåre Idar Moljord has resigned from his position as head of the Financial Supervisory Authority Appeals Committee to protect its integrity amid external controversies surrounding Terje Rød-Larsen.
Rød-Larsen lawyer withdraws from the Financial Supervisory Authority's appeals board
A lawyer who assisted Terje Rød-Larsen with a property purchase in 2018 has resigned from his position as head of the Financial Supervisory Authority's appeals board following concerns over potential reputational damage after the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
"Must raise premiums" – how the climate crisis affects your insurance
Rising insurance premiums are becoming a reality for those living in high-risk climate areas, as warned by the Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden.
The Financial Supervisory Authority increases focus on fraud: "Banks must continue to invest"
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority emphasizes the need for banks to enhance their investment in combating fraud, following significant losses in investment scams.
Fynsk festival reports sold out nearly five months before start
The Danish bank Realkredit Danmark has been reported to the police by the Financial Supervisory Authority for allegedly misvaluing certain rented apartments.
Financial Supervisory Authority files police report against Realkredit Danmark
Denmark's financial watchdog has reported Realkredit Danmark to the police for incorrectly valuing certain rented condominiums.
Between Protective Mandate and Paternalism - the Remarkable Warning of Financial Supervisors
The financial supervisory authority Bafin is responding to the influence of financial influencers on young investors with clear guidelines, despite the often questionable competence of these influencers.