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German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement
Security & Fraud // August 06, 2024

Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

BaFin: Solaris SE Must Improve Controls or Face Financial Penalties
Bank Regulation // July 12, 2024

German financial regulator BaFin said Friday (July 12) that Solaris SE faces financial penalties if it doesn’t improve its controls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

BaFin to Lift Growth Restrictions on N26
Bank Regulation // May 28, 2024

European digital bank N26 reports that Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has lifted its growth restrictions on the company, effective June 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Commerzbank Fined for Money Laundering Compliance Failure
AML // April 22, 2024

A German financial regulator has reportedly fined Commerzbank $1.5 million for anti-money laundering violations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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JPMorgan Fined Landmark $51 Million for AML Flaws in Germany

November 06, 2025
A German regulator has fined JPMorgan Chase $51 million for money laundering prevention deficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement

August 06, 2024
Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

BaFin: Solaris SE Must Improve Controls or Face Financial Penalties

July 12, 2024
German financial regulator BaFin said Friday (July 12) that Solaris SE faces financial penalties if it doesn’t improve its controls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

BaFin to Lift Growth Restrictions on N26

May 28, 2024
European digital bank N26 reports that Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has lifted its growth restrictions on the company, effective June 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form...