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NEWS: Risk of German banks being used for money laundering remains high, says BaFin; warns lenders of major AI cyber attack threat

BaFin board at the 2026 annual press conference in Frankfurt

By Carlo Boffa EU Correspondent THE RISK of German financial institutions being used for money laundering and terrorist financing remains high due to growing geopolitical tensions and the expansion of cryptocurrencies, the country’s financial watchdog said. BaFin said the German financial market is particularly vulnerable due to its size and heterogeneity, as well as the…

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