Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 16 November 2023.#Criminal proceedings against BG.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Varhoven kasatsionen sad.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Economic and monetary policy – Prudential requirements for credit institutions – Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 – Points 1 and 42 of Article 4(1) – Definitions – Concepts of ‘credit institution’ and ‘authorisation’ – Grant of loans without approval.#Case C-427/22.