The credit valuation adjustment (CVA) framework is designed for OTC derivatives. These harbour not only market risk, but also credit risk. A deterioration in the credit quality of the derivative counterparty has a negative effect on the value of the derivative.

With the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), not only credit institutions, but also third-party payment service providers are able to offer their own account services.

For many years the Directorate General Banking and Financial Supervision and Directorate General Financial Stability have organised the Bundesbank's autumn conference in Frankfurt on a rotating basis.

The Bundesbank regularly investigates the payment behaviour of the population in Germany.