Tag: Consumers and consumer protection
Bafin comparison portal for banks will not go into operation until 2024
Change bank details if the institute is too expensive? With the planned Bafin portal, citizens should get an overview of the conditions of credit institutions, for example for transfers, cash…
The EU wants to improve investor protection
EU Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The Commission and EU governments have repeatedly stressed the importance of European capital markets to finance the green and digital transformation of the economy. Since…
Why flexible tariffs could now be worthwhile
smart meters Flexible tariffs have long been a reality in other countries. In Germany things are just getting started. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf Intelligent electricity meters are becoming mandatory. The Bundestag…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich The EU Commission has given up…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Stockholm The EU Commission has dropped the controversial plan…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Stockholm The EU Commission has dropped the controversial plan…
Allianz court is critical of the clause
Frankfurt, Munich It can be uncomfortable for Allianz when it comes to Riester insurance: In the first hearing against the insurer on Monday, the Stuttgart Regional Court tended to be…
Free checking account? Where it’s still cheap
At the bank branch Free cash supply should actually be part of every checking account, with some banks this is only possible to a limited extent. (Photo: Patrick Junker /…
Where checking accounts are still cheap – or even free of charge
At the bank branch Free cash supply should actually be part of every checking account, with some banks this is only possible to a limited extent. (Photo: Patrick Junker /…
Here you will find the best interest rates
Financial advisor at work Interest rates for installment loans are currently higher than they have been for years. (Photo: imago images / PhotoAlto) Cologne The car is giving up, or…
Consumer advocates achieve partial success against Tesla
Tesla production in Brandenburg However, the court saw no misleading of consumers when the vehicles’ CO2 emissions were stated as zero grams. (Photo: dpa) Berlin German consumer advocates have reached…
Technical disruption at Lufthansa – delays and cancellations
Canceled flights Technical disruptions occur at Lufthansa in Frankfurt. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt/Main Technical faults had slowed down operations at Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport – they have now been partially resolved.…
Technical disruption at Lufthansa – delays and cancellations
Canceled flights Technical disruptions occur at Lufthansa in Frankfurt. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt/Main Technical disruptions slowed down operations at Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport. A company spokeswoman said on Sunday that check-in…
These professions borrow the most money
Financial advisor at work People who deal with money on a daily basis often borrow large sums. (Photo: imago images / PhotoAlto) Frankfurt Bankers and employees of insurance companies take…
Habeck’s heating ban causes the number of energy consultations to skyrocket
Installation of a gas heater Because of the impending installation ban from next year, there is a run on gas and oil heating systems. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The plans of…
The EU creates a right to repair – but the effect is unclear
clothes dryer According to EU plans, manufacturers should repair devices more often instead of replacing them. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The EU Commission has high hopes for its plan to introduce…
Fertilizers, metals, glass – Which industries should be shut down in the event of a gas shortage
Auto Glass Manufacturing at Pilkington Glass production is not one of the protected areas. (Photo: Christ, Juergen) Berlin In the winter that was coming to an end, Germany was spared…
Consumer advice center plans class action lawsuit against Eon
district heating Eon customers criticize price increases. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The consumer advice center considers the price increases by the Essen energy supplier Eon to be illegal. The Federal Consumer…
The class action lawsuit is coming – which companies and consumers must now prepare for
diesel scandal Again and again, many citizens are affected by mass damage. Until now, consumers have had to sue companies themselves, for example to receive compensation. This is going to…
Energy prices: The electricity discounters are back
power strip The lower prices on the energy exchanges are calling low-cost suppliers back onto the scene. (Photo: imago/Jochen Tack) Dusseldorf Anyone who has been looking for a new electricity…