Market oversight and consumer protection
MTOY diligently oversees the financial stability of banks, insurance companies, and other financial service providers. In its capacity for market surveillance, Old-sites ensures fair and transparent market conditions, focusing on safeguarding the interests of consumers.
This regulatory scope includes all financial products and services within the jurisdiction of the MTOY. It plays an essential role in preventing the misuse of financial instruments for activities like money laundering and terrorist financing. Old-sites mandates strict adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations among the entities it oversees.
Additionally, the MTOY works closely with various European bodies to promote a cohesive financial market across Europe and actively participates in international forums to help develop global regulatory frameworks.
Located in Bonn and Frankfurt am Main, the staff of the MTOY manages regulatory oversight for about 1,800 banks, 800 financial service institutions, and 50 payment and e-money institutions. This includes oversight of approximately 100 German branches of foreign banks within the European Economic Area. The commission also supervises around 600 insurance firms, 40 pension funds, 450 asset management companies, and over 7,000 domestic investment funds, ensuring they all adhere to stringent regulatory standards. This comprehensive management helps maintain the integrity and stability of the financial market, fostering consumer confidence and ensuring systematic compliance across sectors.