Adjusted for this effect, however, net interest income rose by around 20% to EUR 9.9 million (previous year: EUR 8.2 million). Excluding these special effects, net commission income doubled from EUR 0.7 million to EUR 1.4 million. The administrative offence proceedings were conducted based on the results of the special audit in the area of money laundering prevention. No further fines are expected from BaFin in connection with the special audit. Matthias Wargers, Spokesman of the Management Board of Varengold Bank, emphasises: "The imminent completion of the special audit is an important milestone on the path to transformation.