Tag: The German Banking Industry (Central Credit Committee)
The unsuccessful fight against ATM blow-ups
Blow up an ATM in Bruchsaal The free-standing ATM was blown up in early July – one of many. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Despite increased protective measures by banks, the number…
Savings banks want to use bonding technology in ATMs soon
Frankfurt In the future, the German savings banks will also rely on adhesive systems to protect against attacks on ATMs. “Of course, the savings banks will use the bonding technology…
Savings banks want to use bonding technology in ATMs soon
Frankfurt In the future, the German savings banks will also rely on adhesive systems to protect against attacks on ATMs. “Of course, the savings banks will use the bonding technology…
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…
Interior ministers are threatening banks with binding protective regulations
Berlin, Frankfort In view of the recent sharp increase in the number of ATM blasts, the federal and state governments are considering imposing increased protective measures by law on banks…
Federal Finance Minister wants to refund the banks’ crisis levy
Frankfurt, Berlin German banks can hope for an unexpected windfall. Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner (FDP) shows clear sympathy for returning excess funds from the national bank resolution fund…
The return of the banking problems scares politicians
Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt It was one of the central principles after the global financial crisis: governments and supervisors wanted to avoid having to support ailing banks again because they were…
At least one ATM is blown up every day
Demolished ATM of a Volksbank in Sauerland on Wednesday (02/01/2023) After an ATM in Kierspe (Märkischer Kreis) was blown up, there was a chase in which the perpetrators aimed a…
At least one ATM is blown up every day
Demolished ATM of a Volksbank in Sauerland on Wednesday (02/01/2023) After an ATM in Kierspe (Märkischer Kreis) was blown up, there was a chase in which the perpetrators aimed a…
Banks want to equip Girocard with more functions
giro card The Girocard is to receive additional functions. This was announced by the Association of German Banks (BdB). (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt/Berlin Germany’s banks and savings banks are preparing to…
Bankers and financial supervisors are increasingly clashing
Frankfurt In the struggle for an important banking reform, the European financial sector has achieved a significant stage victory. The finance ministers of the European Union (Ecofin) want to soften…
In 2022, new records for blasting threaten
Frankfurt The blast leaves a picture of devastation. The ATM on the premises of a shopping center in Borken is completely destroyed. Eyewitnesses only watch how the perpetrators jump into…
Refugees should be able to exchange Ukrainian currency for euros
Refugees at Berlin Central Station So far, refugees from Ukraine have not been able to exchange their national currency for euros. The finance ministers now want to change that. (Photo:…
Almost 27,000 accounts for refugees
savings banks The German savings banks have started to open large-scale accounts for Ukrainians. So far there are around 27,000. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The German savings banks have started to…
Banks expect influx of Ukrainian refugees
Sparkasse logo on the roof of the Alexanderhaus The Berliner Sparkasse expects numerous bank accounts to be opened for Ukrainian refugees. “We are preparing for a larger rush and are…
What is in store for banks now
Brussels, Frankfurt The European Union is striving for a comprehensive tightening of financial regulation. “It’s about strengthening our banks, making them more resilient and future-oriented,” said the EU Commissioner in…
Card readers will be mandatory in new charging stations for e-cars.
Andreas Scheuer The Federal Minister of Transport on Scholz: “He is now responsible for the slower expansion of the charging stations due to the additional technical requirements.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Card readers will be mandatory in new charging stations for e-cars.
Card payment at all charging stations From July 2023, all new charging stations for e-cars should have a card reader. The federal and state governments want to ensure uniform payment…