Wolfgang Schlaffer

Partner

Wolfgang Schlaffer is a Partner at zeb and a recognized expert on capital markets and securities operations. The focus of his consulting work is on strategic and organizational issues as well as regulatory requirements in the securities business. In this context, he oversees various national and international projects with teams of up to 50 people.

Location

Office Munich
Theresienhöhe 13a
80339 Munich
Germany

Contact

+49 89 543433-363
WSchlaffer@zeb.de

Topics by Wolfgang Schlaffer

Financial services available through the website on mobile devices as metaphor for the article "Digital assets – what is it all about"

Digital assets – what is it all about? Definition and development of a market that will be worth billions

20/04/2023

Which drivers will influence the market environment for digital assets in the future?

Articles by Wolfgang Schlaffer

Digital generated image of young woman jumping as metaphor for asset management: investment products in a world of Netflix, TikTok et al.

Asset management: investment products in a world of Netflix, TikTok and others

29/08/2023

Quo vadis, retail business in asset management? How is the market evolving and what does this mean for asset managers?

network concept as a metaphor for Target Operating Model 4.0 – asset managers in a fully digital target picture

Target Operating Model 4.0 – asset managers in a fully digital target picture

28/08/2023

The value chain of asset managers could be almost completely automated and digitally mapped – in theory, human action and interaction are hardly necessary anymore.

DLT pilot regime: starting signal for the capital market of tomorrow?

DLT pilot regime: starting signal for the capital market of tomorrow?

25/08/2022

The goal of the DLT pilot regime is to create a new and innovation-friendly regulation: Challenges & opportunities.

MiCAR: the regulatory framework for crypto assets has been fleshed out

MiCAR: the regulatory framework for crypto assets has been fleshed out

25/07/2022

The EC published its digital finance strategy on September 24, 2020. Its key element is the proposal for a Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (abbreviated as MiCAR). Is MiCAR a real game changer for the crypto industry?

eWpG: Crypto securities registry services

eWpG: Crypto securities registry services – opportunities & obligations

01/06/2022

How fast are crypto securities growing in Germany? What are the benefits and obligations? Find our answers.

Digital assets for regional banks: opportunities & challenges

Digital assets – opportunities and challenges for regional banks

16/02/2022

The high demand from retail customers for digital assets and cryptocurrencies is proving to be a challenge for regional banks!

Tablet screen shows currency rate as metaphor for the article "Digital assets – capturing the attention of institutional investors"

Digital assets – capturing the attention of institutional investors

15/07/2021

Digital assets: where are they heading? Our key findings and market survey results.

Composite image of trees on buildings in city as metaphor for ESG-investing on the rise

ESG-investing on the rise: implications

22/03/2021

How ESG will impact asset managers’ value chain

Green view between skysrapers as metaphor for "Disclosure Regulation EU 2019/2088"

Disclosure Regulation EU 2019/2088

17/03/2021

The Disclosure Regulation EU 2019/2088 urges financial market participants and financial advisors to update their disclosed product information on sustainability issues.

Closeup view of businessman hand touching on smartphone. concept of digital diagram,graph as metaphor for the article "Actively and sustainably managing market data"

Market data—active and sustainable management

17/09/2020

Optimization of market data by establishing an independent governance

3d illustration a laptop and blockchain technology as metaphor for the article "bligation to obtain a license for crypto-custody business"

Obligation to obtain a license for crypto-custody business

10/06/2020

How to transform a technology company into a financial services institution.

Wind power generation as a metaphor for the article "Why are ESG investments rising?"

ESG investing: the rise of a new standard

18/03/2020

Current ESG trends and future challenges for financial institutions

Abstract navigated network as metaphor for "The looming benchmark: Navigating the challenges of the IBOR transition"

The looming benchmark – IBOR reform process

01/02/2019

Navigating the challenges of the IBOR transition.

Collateral Management

Collateral Management 2.0

02/03/2016

From ancillary task to differentiating value contributor.

Profitability

“Simplify your bank” – levers for increasing profitability and reducing risk

14/01/2016

The wealth management industry is facing multiple challenges. Shrinking fee revenues combined with low or even negative interest rates erode profitabilty

MiFID II — Regulatory requirements have a major impact on the securities business model of banks

24/06/2014

Every day relevant news and in-depth analyses about current banking topics by our zeb experts.Due to extensive auditing, documentation and reporting duties, the implementation of the MiFID II requirements will lead to an increase in complexity and costs—as experienced before in the wake of other regulatory initiatives.