Finanzmarktaufsicht und WU Wien bringen Finanzinformationen in den Schulunterricht: „Finanzbildung ist Lebensbildung“
The FMA and the Competence Centre for Financial Education of WU Wien presented their joint initiative to bring financial topics into school lessons at the 3rd Financial Education Breakfast, with a focus on protection against investment fraud. The press release describes teaching materials, an Instagram video format and about 12,000 pupils reached in three years, and is aimed at the general public and schools rather than supervised entities.
The FMA warns against business with the provider "AI App", which operates under three listed websites. The FMA states that the provider has no authorisation to carry out licensable securities transactions in Austria, including executing orders on behalf of clients under the Securities Supervision Act 2018, and warns of confusion with supervised foreign providers. The notice is based on the Banking Act and the Securities Supervision Act 2018.
建议核查的事项
Check whether the listed websites or the provider appear among your clients, counterparties or marketing contacts.
Check the FMA company database before entering into business with any provider offering securities services.
Review client communications for similar names that could be confused with supervised providers.
Bekanntmachung: FMA verhängt Sanktion gegen die HYPO-BANK BURGENLAND Aktiengesellschaft wegen Verstößen gegen die Standesregeln für Versicherungsvermittlung
The FMA imposed a fine of EUR 122,400 on HYPO-BANK BURGENLAND Aktiengesellschaft for breaches of the Standesregeln für Versicherungsvermittlung, following an accelerated procedure under § 22 para 2b FMABG. The findings concern late disclosure of information to customers before the declaration of contract, failure to obtain information on customers' knowledge, experience and financial situation, and a marketing communication that was not always fair, clear and non-misleading. The decision is final.
建议核查的事项
Check whether pre-contractual information is disclosed to customers in time before they make a contract declaration under § 1 para 9 Standesregeln für Versicherungsvermittlung.
Review whether customer knowledge, experience and financial information is collected as required by § 10 para 1 Standesregeln.
Review marketing communications to customers against the fairness, clarity and non-misleading requirement in § 1 para 2 Standesregeln.
„Betongold“ – FMA informiert zu Investmentprodukten mit Immobilienbezug
The FMA published a consumer information piece in its "Reden wir über Geld" series on investment products with real estate exposure, including real estate funds, ETFs, crowdfunding and real estate bonds. It explains the risks of each product type, such as redemption restrictions, price volatility, and default risk on subordinated loans and bonds.
建议核查的事项
Review whether client information on real estate funds and ETFs covers redemption restrictions and price volatility risks.
Check that key information documents for real estate funds and ETFs address the risks and costs described by the FMA.
Oliver Schütz als neues Vorstandsmitglied der Finanzmarktaufsicht im Amt
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) announces that Oliver Schütz took office on 1 November 2026 as a member of its management board, appointed for a five-year term after nomination by the OeNB and proposal by the federal government. He succeeds Helmut Ettl, and the publication also names Mariana Kühnel as the other board member and outlines the FMA's planned supervisory focus for 2027, to be presented on 11 December 2026.
正文中的日期: 2026-11-01 Oliver Schütz takes office as FMA management board member · 2026-12-11 FMA press conference presenting supervisory and audit priorities for 2027
Bekanntmachung: FMA verhängt Sanktion gegen die Senta Tech Limited Liability Company (ultima.io, utrading.com) wegen unerlaubter Portfolioverwaltung von Kryptowerten
The FMA published a sanction notice against Senta Tech Limited Liability Company (ULTIMA), Tbilisi, Georgia, operating ultima.io and utrading.com. By decision of 31.07.2026 the company was ordered to cease unlicensed commercial discretionary portfolio management on an individual client basis where the portfolio includes one or more crypto-assets, under § 11 Z 3 MiCA-VVG in conjunction with Art. 59 para. 1 and Art. 3 para. 1 no. 16 lit. i MiCAR.
建议核查的事项
Check whether any counterparty or client relationship involves ULTIMA, ultima.io or utrading.com.
Review whether discretionary portfolio management services including crypto-assets fall within the scope of your authorisation under MiCAR.
Die FMA warnt vor Angeboten von freibuchwertnis.net
The FMA warns the public against dealings with freibuchwertnis.net, a provider that has no authorisation to perform licensable securities services in Austria, including executing orders for customers' account under the Securities Supervision Act 2018 (WAG 2018). The warning is published under section 92 para 11 WAG 2018 and advises checking the FMA company database to verify whether a firm is authorised.
建议核查的事项
Check whether the firm appears in the FMA company database before entering into any transaction.
Review whether any client or counterparty contact with freibuchwertnis.net has occurred and escalate per internal procedures if so.
Die FMA warnt vor Angeboten der Z-kreditmakler GmbH
The FMA warns against business dealings with Z-kreditmakler GmbH, which allegedly has its seat in Tirol and offers banking services in Austria without the required licence. The publication is based on section 4 para. 7 of the Austrian Banking Act and includes a general caution about clone firms and investment fraud.
建议核查的事项
Check whether the entity appears in the FMA company database before any dealings or referrals involving Z-kreditmakler GmbH.
Verify any offer from this provider only via official contact channels, not the contact details given in the offer.
Review whether client communications or intermediary contacts reference this provider and escalate as appropriate.
Die FMA warnt vor dem Abschluss von Geschäften mit Hashnet Infrastructure LLC
The FMA issued a public warning against entering into transactions with Hashnet Infrastructure LLC (Dubai) and Wealthier Corporation Limited (Hong Kong). According to the notice, these providers are not authorised to distribute the product "HashNet" in Austria, which the FMA classifies as an alternative investment fund under the AIFMG.
建议核查的事项
Check whether any client or counterparty has been offered or has invested in the product "HashNet" or dealings with the named providers.
Verify the entities against the FMA company database before any business relationship with similar offerings.