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BaFin
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71
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476
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German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
BaFin (Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) appears exclusively in regulatory disclaimers on Bank of America Merrill Lynch research reports, indicating that the Frankfurt branch is regulated by BaFin—standard compliance language with no connection to Epstein.
All 15 mentions are identical boilerplate text stating 'Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin.' These appear in the regulatory disclosures section of financial research reports covering topics like investment strategy, earnings previews, and quantitative analysis. One additional mention appears in a fund prospectus noting that the fund 'has been notified to BaFin for marketing' in Germany. None of these mentions relate to Epstein—they are standard regulatory compliance statements required on financial documents distributed in Germany.
Key Highlights
- •All mentions are regulatory boilerplate in Merrill Lynch research reports
- •No substantive connection to Epstein—BaFin appears because German law requires financial institutions to disclose their regulatory authority
- •Documents containing BaFin mentions cover mainstream financial topics (earnings, strategy, quantitative analysis) unrelated to Epstein's activities
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Document Mentions (20 of 71)
EFTA01372629.pdf
3 mentionsEFTA01372629
shall request the CRR credit institution to comply with its obligations to the statutory compensation scheme within one month of being requested by BaFin to do so. If the CRR credit institution does not comply with its obligations within the period specified in sentence 1 above, the compensation sche
notice period for exclusion under sentence 2 above, the compensation scheme concerned shall exclude the CRR credit institution, with the approval of BaFin. (3) The statutory compensation scheme shall continue to fully cover deposits that have been received up to the date of the exclusion of the CRR cr
comply with them correctly, in full or in good time, the statutory compensation scheme to which the CRR credit institution is assigned shall notify BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank. (2) BaFin shall request the CRR credit institution to comply with its obligations to the statutory compensation scheme
EFTA01381443.pdf
3 mentionsEFTA01381443
shall request the CRR credit institution to comply with its obligations to the statutory compensation scheme within one month of being requested by BaFin to do so. If the CRR credit institution does not comply with its obligations within the period specified in sentence 1 above, the compensation sche
notice period for exclusion under sentence 2 above, the compensation scheme concerned shall exclude the CRR credit institution, with the approval of BaFin. (3) The statutory compensation scheme shall continue to fully cover deposits that have been received up to the date of the exclusion of the CRR cr
comply with them correctly, in full or in good time, the statutory compensation scheme to which the CRR credit institution is assigned shall notify BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank. (2) BaFin shall request the CRR credit institution to comply with its obligations to the statutory compensation scheme
EFTA01372628.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01372628
ths in each case on application by the CRR credit institution. The deferred extraordinary contributions or extraordinary payments shall be paid when BaFin determines that their payment no longer jeopardises the liquidity and solvency of the credit institution. The deferred amounts are due when the def
ary contributions and extraordinary payments not exceeding 0.5% of the covered deposits of the CRR credit institutions assigned to that scheme. With BaFin's approval, a statutory compensation scheme may require payment of higher extraordinary contributions in exceptional circumstances to safeguard the
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EFTA01381440.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01381440
ths in each case on application by the CRR credit institution. The deferred extraordinary contributions or extraordinary payments shall be paid when BaFin determines that their payment no longer jeopardises the liquidity and solvency of the credit institution. The deferred amounts are due when the def
ary contributions and extraordinary payments not exceeding 0.5% of the covered deposits of the CRR credit institutions assigned to that scheme. With BaFin's approval, a statutory compensation scheme may require payment of higher extraordinary contributions in exceptional circumstances to safeguard the
EFTA01372631.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01372631
ll notify BaFin of the auditor they have engaged without undue delay following their engagement. Within one month of receiving of such notification, BaFin may request the engagement of a different auditor if this appears necessary to achieve the object of the audit; objections to and appeals against s
auditing firm to audit the annual report for completeness and for the accuracy of the information in it. The deposit guarantee schemes shall notify BaFin of the auditor they have engaged without undue delay following their engagement. Within one month of receiving of such notification, BaFin may reque
EFTA01372632.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01372632
guarantee scheme of the host member state. The domestic deposit guarantee schemes shall notify BaFin of the existence and content of the agreements. BaFin shall notify them to the European Banking Authority. Section 57 Branches of CRR credit institutions which have their registered office in another
enter into a cooperation agreement with the deposit guarantee scheme of the host member state. The domestic deposit guarantee schemes shall notify BaFin of the existence and content of the agreements. BaFin shall notify them to the European Banking Authority. Section 57 Branches of CRR credit insti
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EFTA01372626.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01372626
ette I, pages 469, 547), as amended by section 1 number 4 of the Act of 15 August 1974 (Federal Law Gazette I, page 1942), they shall be required by BaFin to perform their duties conscientiously. (2) Unauthorised disclosure or use within the meaning of subsection (1) sentence 1 above shall not apply
eposit guarantee scheme. (5) The European Banking Authority shall be informed of the methods under subsection (3) above that have been approved by BaFin. Section 20 Use of available financial means (1) The available financial means of the deposit guarantee schemes shall be used for the following p
EFTA01381438.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01381438
ette I, pages 469, 547), as amended by section 1 number 4 of the Act of 15 August 1974 (Federal Law Gazette I, page 1942), they shall be required by BaFin to perform their duties conscientiously. (2) Unauthorised disclosure or use within the meaning of subsection (1) sentence 1 above shall not apply
eposit guarantee scheme. (5) The European Banking Authority shall be informed of the methods under subsection (3) above that have been approved by BaFin. Section 20 Use of available financial means (1) The available financial means of the deposit guarantee schemes shall be used for the following p
EFTA01381445.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01381445
ecognised institutional protection scheme shall only become effective three months after its notification in accordance with section 45 (1), unless BaFin determines prior to that date that it has no objections. (3) If a recognised institutional protection scheme has excluded a CRR credit institution f
titutional protection scheme has excluded a CRR credit institution from the scheme in accordance with section 41 (2) sentence 3 with the approval of BaFin, BaFin shall notify the CRR credit institution that it has determined that the CRR credit institution is no longer a member of a deposit guarantee
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EFTA01381446.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA01381446
enter into a cooperation agreement with the deposit guarantee scheme of the host member state. The domestic deposit guarantee schemes shall notify BaFin of the existence and content of the agreements. BaFin shall notify them to the European Banking Authority. Section 57 Branches of CRR credit insti
guarantee scheme of the host member state. The domestic deposit guarantee schemes shall notify BaFin of the existence and content of the agreements. BaFin shall notify them to the European Banking Authority. Section 57 Branches of CRR credit institutions which have their registered office in another
1 mention
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023069 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023095
Jan 31, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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No Subject
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025978 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026004
Aug 9, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Intemational Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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1 mentionEFTA00788475
ules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S andror one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
No Subject
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016111 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016196
Jun 30, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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No Subject
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014460 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014497
Nov 30, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014410 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014423
Nov 17, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee
ral Bank of Ireland and on request; has been considered and distributed in apan; Is issued and distributed in Hong Kong by Merril nd is regulated by BaFin. or of this research report in port and wishing toe not futures contracts}. Singa of any matters arising from, or in connection with, this Bank of
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1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014972 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015001
Jun 20, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee
n or distribution of this the DFSA. Research re he Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. pplicable regulations. Merrill Lynch (DIFC) is au by BaFin. lates in the nal, regulate oO ustral | ndustry Regu na}: Merrill Lynch (Seou ent | atory Organization of Canada; Merrill Lynch (Mexico Lynch Arge
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EFTA01362049.pdf
1 mentionEFTA01362049
authorized under German Banking Law (competent authority: European Central Bank) and is subject to supervision by the European Central Bank and by BaFin, Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. United Kingdom: Approved and/or distributed by Deutsche Bank AG acting through its London Branch
Earnings Preview
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014887 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014950
Apr 6, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee
rules. Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Frankfurt Branch (BAMLI Frankfurt) distributes this report in Germany and is regulated by BaFin. This research report has been prepared and issued by MLPF&S and/or one or more of its non-US affiliates. MLPF&S is the distributor of this research
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Connected Entities(20 of 476)
Frankfurt
LocationCity in Hesse, Germany
43 docs43 co-mentions
United Kingdom
LocationCountry in north-west Europe
39 docs39 co-mentions
the Prudential Regulation Authority
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
34 docs34 co-mentions
Deutsche Bank
OrganizationGerman global banking and financial services company
31 docs31 co-mentions
the Federal Republic of Germany
LocationFederal Republic of Germany
28 docs28 co-mentions
Deutsche Securities Inc.(DSI
OrganizationDeutsche Bank investment banking subsidiary in Japan
28 docs28 co-mentions
the Kanto Local Finance Bureau
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
27 docs27 co-mentions
Deutsche Bank AG Johannesburg
OrganizationDeutsche Bank subsidiary
25 docs25 co-mentions
The Financial Futures Association of Japan
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
22 docs22 co-mentions
Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
19 docs19 co-mentions
Deutsche Bank Securities Incorporated
OrganizationDeutsche Bank Securities, Inc. - U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary
19 docs19 co-mentions
the Dubai Financial Services Authority
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
18 docs18 co-mentions
South Africa
LocationCountry in southern Africa
18 docs18 co-mentions
Standard & Poor's
OrganizationAmerican credit rating agency (S&P Global)
16 docs16 co-mentions
Moody's
OrganizationAmerican credit rating agency
16 docs16 co-mentions
Bank of America
OrganizationAmerican multinational banking and financial services corporation
16 docs16 co-mentions
Nippon
OrganizationJapanese industrial conglomerate
16 docs16 co-mentions
Merchant Bank
OrganizationDeals in commercial loans and investment
15 docs15 co-mentions
Merrill Lynch
OrganizationAmerican investing and wealth management division of Bank of America
15 docs15 co-mentions
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
OrganizationDeutsche Bank Securities Inc., US broker-dealer subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG
15 docs15 co-mentions