BaFin is the German financial sector watchdog - its says its closed down the German arm of Canadian lender Maple Bank until further notice

  • Bafin says its imposed a "moratorium" on Maple Bank GmbH
  • Has closed it to customers
  • Barred it from taking payments not related to redemption of debt
  • Says Maple is to set aside funds to cover unpaid taxes
  • Said it poses no threat to the financial stability of Germany