Legal norms in Germany consist of laws and statutory orders. These are also fleshed out in BaFin circulars and guidance notices.

A well functioning economy requires a stable banking system. Banking supervision is therefore responsible for monitoring credit institutions’ business activity and maintaining investor confidence. In Germany, the task of banking supervision is shared by the Bundesbank and the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). In particular, the Bundesbank is in charge of monitoring the credit institutions.

The Bundesbank’s range of educational services are designed to impart basic knowledge in the areas of money, currency and central banking as part of its general economic education activities.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

Disruptions to the financial and monetary system can stunt economic growth, reduce employment and strain government budgets. The Bundesbank observes the financial and monetary system, analyses systemic risks and plays an active role in national, European and global committees and institutions in order to identify threats in a timely manner and avert financial crises through risk-based measures and regulation.

A functioning economy requires a stable banking system. The recent financial crisis has highlighted the enormous fallout that an uncontrolled accumulation of risks in the banking sector can have for the entire economy. Banking supervisors are therefore entrusted with monitoring credit institutions' business activities and preserving investors' confidence by ensuring the efficiency and stability of the banking system.

The Bundesbank sees the German economy continuing to grow in the coming months, albeit with a time lag. As from the beginning of 2024, the German economy is likely to return to an expansion path and gradually pick up speed, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said regarding the current Forecast for Germany.