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Annual accounts for 2009

Bundesbank posts €4.1 billion profit in 2009. The Bundesbank presented its annual accounts for the year 2009 at a press conference on 9 March 2010. More

The outlook for the German economy has brightened perceptibly in recent months. This was stated in the Bundesbank’s half-yearly macroeconomic projection for Germany, which was published on 4 December 2009. More...

Comprehensive quantitative impact study

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is currently conducting a comprehensive quantitative impact study (QIS) on planned amendments to supervisory legislation. The documents needed to participate in this QIS are available here.

Current statistics

The latest statistical findings are published under topic areas as well as in the time series database in the Statistics section. Please use our e-mail service to obtain up-to-date information on economic indicators.

SEPA Direct Debit Scheme launched

The SEPA direct debit is a new payment instrument that is to replace the current national collection procedures for direct debits in the medium term. More

Free DM-euro exchange

You can exchange your old DM banknotes and coins at all Bundesbank branches free of charge. Further information can be found under Cash management.

2008 national financial accounts

The economic and financial crisis has left its mark on the funding pattern and balance sheets of non-banks. Households’ wealth and their saving and investment behaviour were also affected. Further information …

TCBC - International courses 2010

The Centre for Technical Central Bank Cooperation will be offering a range of international central banking courses in 2010 as well. For applying please use the new online application system. An overview of these courses is available here.

Interest rates

Table interest rates
Rate	%
Deposit facility	0.25
Main refinancing	1.00
Marginal lending	1.75
Base rate	0.12

Refinancing rates with effect
from 13 May 2009

Publications

10.03.2010 - Speech
The Reform of Financial Supervision and Regulation in Europe Prof. Dr. Axel A. Weber, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Dublin

10.03.2010 - Speech
Making the Financial System more Resilient - The Role of Capital Requirements Prof. Dr. Axel A. Weber, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at Financial Services Ireland (FSI), Dublin

09.03.2010 Publication
Bundesbank Monthly Report February 2010