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29th of January 2026

2026 – Europe’s turning point in banking regulation

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Press release

10th of November 2025

Efficiency over excessive complexity

GBIC presents its ideas for reforming Europe’s banking regulation

In its paper, the GBIC identifies specific areas where duplicate regulations and inefficiencies cause unnecessary burdens.

Press release

3rd of November 2025

Strengthening the economy through the transition

Bankenverband publishes new position paper

„Mit Transformation die Wirtschaft stärken“ zeigt der Bankenverband, wie ökonomische Stärke, Klimaschutz und Resilienz zusammenwirken können.

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Press release

16th of October 2025

Sewing: “Complexity is holding Europe back, we need the courage to make things simpler”

Sewing welcomed the increasing political focus on the competitiveness of European banks.

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Wie bleibt digitales Banking sicher –
8th of January 2026

Alte Textilfabrik
Taunusstraße 19
60329 Franktfurt am Main
Deutschland

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Article

25th of March 2025

Video: Smart regulation as a decisive competitive factor

A stable economy is essential for Europe's competitiveness. However, overly complex rules and regulations make it difficult for banks to promote important investments.

Stablecoins

Position paper

27th of November 2025

Stablecoins and other types of tokenised private sector Money

The Association of German Banks has published this discussion paper to contribute to this important debate and highlight specific plans of action.

The Association of German Banks in numbers

180

Employees work for the Association of German Banks

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locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.

171

members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.

21

Fintechs are among our members