Final Questionnaire | Directors Academy

A derivative is a financial instrument...

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which is generally recognised in the balance sheet under the German Trading Act.

which will be fulfilled only in the future.

A derivative is a financial instrument whose fair value generally reacts to changes in the value of a market-related reference value accounting (underlying).

where the acquisition costs are not incurred or are incurred only to a very limited extent.

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Which are the main contents of the Institutsvergütungsverordnung (Institute Remuneration Ordinance)?

The remuneration of executive board members and employees

Only the remuneration of executive and non-executive/supervisory board members

Only the remuneration of executive board members

The remuneration of employees

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How do the special accounting rules for financial institutions come about?

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From EU enlargement.

From strong regulation.

From the special transactions of credit institutions.

From the special economic significance of the banks.

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Which requirements must a member of the supervisory board of a CRR-institute of "significant importance" meet according to Sec. 25d KWG?

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He must devote sufficient time to fulfill his duties.

He may not be member of the supervisory body of more than four companies unless he is otherwise a director.

He must have the necessary expertise to assess and monitor the companies' business and carry out the supervisory function in cooperation with the other supervisory board members.

He may not be director of another company.

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BaFin requires an SREP surcharge of 0.25-0.5% additional equity because the minimum requirements for corporate governance are not met. What can you do in the supervisory board to prevent or reverse an SREP surcharge?

I'll leave the reaction to the management board. It's up to them!

I suggest we take legal action against BaFin because the SREP surcharge is a chicanery.

Nothing at all. BaFin can decide whatever it wants.

I demand that my Chairman of the Supervisory Board contact BaFin and clarify the reasons for the SREP surcharge.

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What applies to the purchase of insurance against the personal liability of supervisory board members?

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With a D&O insurance policy I no longer have to worry about my liability.

Normally a deductible is agreed.

The conclusion of such insurance by the Company is not permitted.

Such insurance often does not cover cases of gross negligence.

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Which of these committees are mandatory in the supervisory body of an institute of "significant importance"?

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Nominations Committee

Risk Committee

Remuneration Control Committee

Personnel Committee

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What is evaluated in the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)?

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Liquidity and refinancing risks

Business Model

Cashflow Analysis

Personal relation with BaFin

Governance

Risk culture as a part of the corporate culture

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What are sustainability risks?

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Risk of causing ecological colateral damages through business operations

Risk of violating corporate governance standards

Risk of financial destabilization through external impact

Risk of violating international humanitary law minimum standards through business operations

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What does compliance at credit institutions involve?

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Compliance is essentially limited to traditional issues such as the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities.

Compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual obligations and voluntary commitments.

Has an important function in the new product process (NPP) and in the settlement of transactions.

Also refers to the requirements of the regulatory authorities.

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Who controls the so-called "Institutions of significant importance"?

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision

Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)

European Central Bank (ECB)

Financial Stability Board (FSB)

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How does the Supervisory Board behave in a compliant manner?

Only the Chairman of the Supervisory Board is informed about compliance violations.

By intervening in the business in case of possibly risky or non-compliant business decisions.

Each member should view the Compliance Report and form his or her own opinion.

Each member is reviewed once a year by the Compliance Department.

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How does the Compliance Department fulfill its tasks?

It monitors and supports the other departments in complying with regulations and laws.

How does the Compliance Department fulfill its tasks?

It's independent.

It´s closely linked to the internal audit department.

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What is subject of the Institutsvergütungsverordnung ( Institute Remuneration Ordinance)?

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Appropriateness of remuneration and remuneration systems

Ratio of variable remuneration to fixed remuneration

Alignment with the strategy of the institute

Ratio of remuneration for employees and executive board members

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How does the supervisory board optimally check the functionality of the internal control system (ICS)?

Reading the compliance report

Checking the detail in every process

Reading the financial reports or balances

Checking the protocol of the internal audit

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At what level of shareholding in a credit institution is a company subject to control by BaFin?

From 30 % upwards

From 20 % upwards

At any level of shareholding above 0 %

From 10 % upwards

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What is evaluated in the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)?

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Personal relations with BaFin

Business model

Liquidity and refinancing risk

Risk culture as part of the corporate culture

Cashflow Analysis

Governance

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In which banks do employees have the right to elect one third of the members of the supervisory board?

In banks with more than 1000 employees on a regular basis

In banks with 500 to 2000 employees on a regular basis

In banks with more than 2000 employees on a regular basis

Employee co-determination is relevant for mining and steel industry and doesn't affect banks

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What are the main differences between a supervisory board and an executive board in the german dualistic management system?

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The supervisory board fulfills delegated executive tasks.

The executive board (or management board) is the legal representant of the company.

Both boards have full power of legal representation in the name of the company.

The supervisory board hires and supervises the management without fulfilling executive tasks.

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