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Carsten Schmitt has been Commerzbank’s CFO since the beginning of 2025.

„We’re able to achieve our targets without making acquisitions“

How sustainable are high dividend payouts? For Commerzbank’s new CFO, it’s currently the most efficient use of capital. The payout strategy, he says in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, has nothing to do with warding off Unicredit.
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Interview withCarsten Schmitt, Commerzbank
by Anna Sleegers
The struggling British mobile phone provider TalkTalk could come under the wing of BT Group.

M&A is not a universal remedy

The European telecoms industry is moving ahead with a long-awaited market consolidation. But the initial M&A euphoria can often be short-lived.
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OpinionTelecoms sector
by Heidi Rohde
Ralph Brinkhaus

„Europe and Germany need to work on their digital and technological sovereignty“

The new coalition government has established a Ministry for Digitalization and Government Modernisation. Ralph Brinkhaus, head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on digital affairs, discusses the need for change in Germany.
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Interview withRalph Brinkhaus
by Angela Wefers
Cosmetic location politics versus real help: Frankfurt’s political scene is divided over the location of a new crack addiction centre.

Is this where the coalition collapses?

Frankfurt’s politicians are arguing over the site for a new crack addiction centre in the Bahnhofsviertel. The suffering of those affected plays no role in the discussion.
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Noted inFrankfurt
by Lutz Knappmann
The Chairman of the Board of Management of VR Bank Südpfalz, Christoph Ochs, has chaired the Association Council of the Genoverband since the end of March.

Genoverband back on track

The new Chairman of the Association Council of the Genoverband, Christoph Ochs, considers the unrest of recent months to be over, with no wrongdoing being found after an external audit.
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Interview with Christoph Ochs, Chairman of the Association Council of the Genoverband
by Tobias Fischer
Michael Holstein, Chief Economist at DZ Bank

„Trump currently sees the EU as the main competitor in trade“

DZ Bank Chief Economist Michael Holstein does not share the ECB’s concern that medium-term inflation might be too low. And with regard to the trade dispute with the US, he anticipates a tough negotiating stance from Washington.
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Interview withMichael Holstein, DZ Bank
by Martin Pirkl
Robotaxis are set to reshape the auto finance market

From lender to mobility architect

Auto banks are undergoing a fundamental transformation away from just being sales financiers. They are developing a new identity as strategic mobility players.
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AnalysisCaptive auto banks embrace a new identity
by Wolf Brandes
Aspelin, Carl: "The Doctor's Visit". In treatment, there are regularly new medications. But for the malaise of the health insurance funds, politics usually resorts to old remedies.

Suffering from a lack of creativity

Health insurance premiums continue to rise incessantly. Demographic trends are exacerbating the situation. Creative ideas are urgently needed to ease the burden on the system, but politicians are still too reliant on old methods.
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OpinionWelfare state
by Sebastian Schmid
Frankfurt meets Berlin: Tim Armbruster (KfW), Sven Wilke (Stuttgart Stock Exchange) and Florian Rentsch, Financial Centre Commissioner of the Hessian State Government

„We are indeed strategically well ahead“

Early legislation and regulation have put Germany in a leading competitive position internationally in the digital capital markets transformation. At the recent Frankfurt meets Berlin conference, speakers outlined the challenges ahead.
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Frankfurt meets Berlin conference
by Angela Wefers
At the top of the European turnover table: the Premier League in England. Scene from the match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea FC.

Clubs need to diversify revenues beyond TV rights

After years of strong growth, TV rights deals are flattening out, and clubs are at the same time facing the challenge of rising costs. Deloitte breaks down the figures in its Annual Review of Football Finance.
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Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance
by Joachim Herr
The AI tool Cursor, developed by Anysphere, supports developers in writing programming code.

AI coding assistant sparks investor frenzy

Artificial intelligence is driving significant efficiency gains in corporate development departments. Interest in tools that simplify or even fully automate coding is growing – and venture capital investors are taking notice.
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Anysphere raises 900 million dollars
by Karolin Rothbart
Working from your own balcony – not an option for every profession.

Misaligned incentives

Remote work offers advantages – for companies and employees alike. But for the industrial base, and society as a whole, it is creating problems.
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OpinionWork from Home
by Sebastian Schmid
Eurostar train on its way to the Channel Tunnel

Fast track to London

Eurostar is planning a direct service between London and Frankfurt, with a five hour journey time. But it might not be up and running until the early 2030s.
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Noted inFrankfurt
by Lutz Knappmann
Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank.

„Europe is a very attractive safe asset“

Investors are turning to safe bonds from Europe. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño says that Europe has the edge on the capital markets at the moment, providing a beacon of clarity, stability and confidence for investors.
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Interview with Nadia Calviño
by Kai Johannsen and Detlef Fechtner
The DIY and garden centre industry is struggling to find its way back to growth.

„Meteorologically, things are looking quite good“

Sales at DIY and garden centres in Germany fell by 3.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, according to the industry association BHB. Nevertheless, after two years of declining revenues, there is now some cause for optimism.
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DIY and garden centres
by Martin Dunzendorfer
Kevin Thozet is a member of the investment committee at Carmignac.

„Germany's growth could double“

American tech giants aren’t the only ones delivering impressive returns. According to a Carmignac study, German companies are holding their own – and Kevin Thozet believes they could even outpace their US rivals in the years ahead.
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Interview withKevin Thozet, Carmignac
by Tobias Möllers
Thyssenkrupp Steel

The uphill struggle of restructuring

German labour law requirements for social responsibility in restructuring and staff reductions have taken on paralyzing proportions for companies.
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EditorialSocial responsibility
by Heidi Rohde
Patricia Posch, Chief Sustainability Officer at BayernLB

„ESG gains credibility through action“

Patricia Posch is Chief Sustainability Officer at BayernLB, where she advances the bank’s strategic ESG initiatives.
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PersonalitiesPatricia Posch, BayernLB
by Wolf Brandes
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards have become established among large companies.

Dax companies want to make ESG reports more legible

Although EU requirements for sustainability reporting have not yet been implemented into German national law, Dax companies are already following them, according to an analysis by Forvis Mazars. But companies still need to work on the clarity of the information presented.
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A conversation withMoritz Sckaer, Forvis Mazars
by Sabine Reifenberger
Srini Gopalan, currently COO of T-Mobile US.

Deutsche Telekom needs a new steward for its US crown jewel

At T-Mobile US, the low-hanging fruit has been harvested for Deutsche Telekom. It now needs to tackle bigger challenges, and Srini Gopalan is being positioned to lead the company forward.
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OpinionT-Mobile US
by Heidi Rohde
Georges Bock

„Liquidity is created where there was none before“

Blockchain is making it possible to drive the retail-isation of financial products at significantly lower costs. Georges Bock, founder of Luxembourg based DLT platform Investre, explains what this involves.
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Interview withGeorges Bock, Investre
by Kai Johannsen
Which direction will the ECB take in its upcoming strategy review?

Review of ECB monetary policy strategy

Four years after its last strategy review, the ECB is reassessing its monetary policy tools. Good communication with financial markets will play a key role in the process. The bond purchase programme, which has faced strong criticism at times, is also under scrutiny.
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European Central Bank
by Martin Pirkl
Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel has big ambitions in Europe's banking sector

Outside the Champions League

Ironically, it is Italian and Greek banks that are pushing ahead in the race to form European sectoral champions. German institutions, by contrast, are shooting themselves in the foot with their deep-rooted resistance to consolidation.
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OpinionGerman banks
by Heidi Rohde
State Secretary in the Austrian Ministry of Finance, Barbara Eibinger-Miedl

„Things are changing – young people are discovering financial education“

The efforts of the European Commission, as well as those of national governments and the banking sector, to promote financial education are having some success. Surveys show that young people’s interest in financial education and investing is on the rise.
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A conversation withBarbara Eibinger-Miedl and Gerhard Wiesheu
by Detlef Fechtner
At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Helsing attracted plenty of attention.

Helsing on a drip from abroad

The recent 600 million euro fund raising round from German defence industry start-up Helsing featured almost exclusively international investors. There is still a shortage of venture capital in Europe.
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OpinionDefence industry start-up
by Heidi Rohde
Curevac is working on the development of medications based on mRNA technology.

Perfectly orchestrated by Biontech

Biontech is acquiring Curevac at just the right time. The Purchase Agreement was unanimously approved by both BioNTech’s and CureVac’s management and supervisory boards.
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OpinionCurevac deal
by Daniel Schnettler
Stefan Vilsmeier dropped out of his computer science studies to found Brainlab.

Brainlab fires the starting gun for its IPO

It will be the third largest European IPO so far this year. The medical technology company Brainlab is proceeding with a listing in Frankfurt. The Munich-based company sees itself as the ‘Google Maps of surgery’.
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The Google Maps of surgery
by Christoph Ruhkamp

Ready for a strategic investor

The two founders of neobroker Justtrade, Ralf Oetting and Michael Bußhaus, discuss their strategy in a conversation with Börsen-Zeitung.
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A conversation withRalf Oetting and Michael Bußhaus, Justtrade
by Björn Godenrath
A new green coat of paint for funds

Putting sustainability under general suspicion

The new ESMA guidelines are bringing order to the world of sustainable fund names. But are the name changes really evidence of previous greenwashing? Anyone who says so is coming up short in the argument, and overlooking the regulatory reality.
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EditorialFunds receive new names to reflect ESG themes
by Wolf Brandes
This way: J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon still sees a lot of potential for an upsurge in AI usage.

Silicon Valley conjures up the magic of Wall Street

Silicon Valley is celebrating J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon like a pop star. That's because the powerful Wall Street leader is fuelling hopes for an unending AI boom – after some recent setbacks.
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J.P. Morgan CEO stirs up San Francisco AI summit
by Alex Wehnert
Buyout funds are finding it hard to raise capital.

Fundraising for private equity on a downward trajectory

Fundraising for traditional private equity buyout funds is running at very low levels. But institutional investors are more enthusiastic about opportunities in real estate and infrastructure and secondaries.
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Private equity
by Christoph Ruhkamp
Julius Bär needs to refocus on its core business.

Back to core business

Julius Bär is grappling with losses from risky real estate projects. It is now focusing on a return to its core business of asset management.
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OpinionJulius Bär
by Thomas List
Former Commerzbank CEO Manfred Knof is now active in the crypto industry.

Manfred Knof joins crypto company DeFi Technologies

Manfred Knof is back. The former Commerzbank CEO has been appointed Chairman of crypto specialist Valour, and strategic advisor to Valour's parent company, DeFi Technologies.
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Crypto industry
by Björn Godenrath
Lucrezia Reichlin, London Business School

Economist Reichlin calls for ECB to intervene on Generali Natixis deal

Lucrezia Reichlin is a Professor at the London Business School – and an Italian. She is alarmed at the Rome government's interventions in the consolidation of the Italian banking sector.
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A conversation withLucrezia Reichlin
by Gerhard Bläske
In the first quarter, large corporations with a combined revenue of 43 billion euros filed for insolvency worldwide.

Concerns about a domino effect caused by large-scale insolvencies

Allianz Trade's insolvency forecast predicts a further upward trend in the number of cases in Germany. Analysts are concerned about the numerous large-scale insolvencies, which could trigger a domino effect.
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Companies in crisis
by Sabine Reifenberger
The DAM architecture museum has reopened after a four year renovation.

From one interim location to the next

All just temporary: One after another, Frankfurt’s cultural institutions are moving to interim locations. Their main buildings are in such a state of disrepair that continuing operations during renovation work is no longer possible.
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Noted inFrankfurt
by Lutz Knappmann
Retail investors need advice on accessing the stock markets

EU faces dilemma over rules for small investors

The EU wants to encourage more savers to become investors – but there is disagreement between the Commission, the Council, and Parliament over which regulations would support that goal – and which might hinder it.
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AnalysisRetail Investment Strategy
by Detlef Fechtner
Outgoing Chair of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot – shown here at the G7 meeting in Banff – is one of those keeping an eye on systemic stability.

Supervisors step up scrutiny of the shadow banks

In 2026, the EU is planning a stress test for Non Bank Financial Institutions for the first time. It will assess the resilience and risk profile of the shadow banks, and their potential impact on the stability of the financial system.
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Non Bank Financial Institutions
by Björn Godenrath
Bitstamp was the first crypto exchange on the market in 2011.

Bitstamp receives Luxembourg MiCA license

Bitstamp has strengthened its position in the EU market with a Luxembourg MiCA licence. Europe's oldest crypto exchange was acquired last year by US neobroker Robinhood.
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Neobroker Robinhood
by Björn Godenrath
Trading with FlatexDegiro

Another slap in the face for Niehage at FlatexDegiro AGM

Former CEO Frank Niehage got another slap in the face with the denial of discharge for 2024 at the FlatexDerigo AGM. And small shareholders' representatives complained about the meagre dividend.
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Vote against discharge
by Björn Godenrath
Juan Flames is Head BME and Primary Markets and Market Data at SIX Group.

Companies need to rethink how they go public

Juan Flames, Head BME and Primary Markets and Market Data at SIX Group , calls on companies to rethink their IPO strategies.
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Op-ed ColumnJuan Flames, Head BME Exchanges
by Juan Flames
The Raiffeisenbank im Hochtaunus needs support from the cooperative banks protection scheme.

A billion-euro hole is appearing

The Raiffeisenbank im Hochtaunus has officially become the fourth current bailout case within the cooperative financial group. The BVR protection scheme is looking at having to cover 1.2 billion euros of losses.
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OpinionCooperative banking sector rescues
by Tobias Fischer
FiDA negotiations are continuing in Brussels

FiDA negotiations on the home straight

Negotiations on the EU Financial Data Access (FiDA) Regulation should be concluded by year end. But there is still plenty of controversy over the proposals.
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Financial Data Access Regulation
by Björn Godenrath
Tobias Kasch (BDO, left) and Dirk Koch (ByteLaw)

Cybersecurity starts well before the first warning sounds

Cyber threats never take a break. At the Börsen-Zeitung Retail Banking Day, BDO and ByteLaw explained that true IT security relies not just on technology, but also on strategy, culture, and clear accountability
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IT security
by Wolf Brandes
Natascha Winberg, MUFG

Japan’s biggest bank MUFG targets more business in German speaking region

MUFG is expanding its business with private equity players in the German speaking region. In the Betting Billions podcast Natascha Winberg, Head of Financial Institutions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, discusses the role of funding products such as capital call facilities and NAV loans.
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Podcast: Betting BillionsNatascha Winberg
by Philipp Habdank
UBS at Paradeplatz in Zurich

Trade war seen as biggest threat to investments

The ultra wealthy view a global trade war as the greatest current risk to their investments. A new UBS report surveyed 300 single family offices.
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UBS Global Family Office Report 2025
by Thomas List
Oliver Schmidt, Metzler Asset Management

„The environment is generally positive for Bunds“

Against the background of increased volatility and the threat of a trade war, Metzler Asset Management has a positive view on German government bonds. And gold looks to benefit further as global investors reduce their holdings of US Treasuries.
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Interview withOliver Schmidt, CIO, Metzler Asset Management
by Kai Johannsen
Karsten Wetwitschka (left) and Peter Henning

„The failure rate is high“

A significant number of new executives at corporates and banks do not complete their intended contract terms. Consultants from Onboard 360 look at some of the common pitfalls in the hiring process.
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A conversation withPeter Henning and Karsten Wetwitschka, Onboard 360
by Detlef Fechtner
Harald Nikutta, co-founder and board member of the German-Ukrainian Private Business Institute and founder and managing partner of the consulting firm Navigator's First.

„We want to build bridges to Ukraine“

A few weeks ago, a group of business consultants founded the German-Ukrainian Private Business Institute in Heidelberg. The initiators want to promote the reconstruction of Ukraine through German companies and investors.
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Interview withHarald Nikutta, German-Ukrainian Private Business Institute
by Sabine Wadewitz
Michael Theurer is responsible for banking supervision at the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Bundesbank explores a simplification of regulations

Smaller banks in particular should benefit from simplified rules and less bureaucracy, says Bundesbank board member Michael Theurer. Initiatives for the streamlining of regulations are already underway, or are being explored.
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Banking supervision
by Tobias Fischer
Deutsche Telekom has acquired the rights to show all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live on Magenta TV

World Cup coup expected to pay off for Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom has acquired the media rights to the biggest World Cup package of all time, for next year's tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Telekom expects strong interest in sub-licences, and wants to build on its commercial success with UEFA Euro 2024.
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Football media rights
by Heidi Rohde
"Starting soon" is displayed on the screen ahead of the opening of the 2025 German Savings Banks Day. When it comes to European deposit insurance, however, the goal is for it to never start at all.

Innovation welcome – just not at the savings banks

The recent German Savings Banks Day offered plenty of food for thought – except on the topic of Banking Union. On that front, the savings banks remain firmly opposed to change – which they mostly see as something others need to undertake.
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OpinionGerman Savings Banks Day 2025
by Sebastian Schmid
US President Donald Trump

Trump's tariffs grudge

Many signs indicate that the EU remains committed to its tariffs strategy, gradually refining its proposals. Even if – or precisely because – the US President is railing so strongly against the EU.
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OpinionTrade dispute
by Detlef Fechtner
BVR management board member Tanja Müller-Ziegler

More Wero, less PayPal

National Association of German Cooperative Banks (BVR) board member Tanja Müller-Ziegler is pushing for European solutions in payment transactions – citing the risks posed by US dominance.
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European payment services
by Tobias Fischer
Digital infrastructure is gaining appeal among large investors such as L&G.

Asset management giant L&G plans multi-billion investments in Europe’s data centres

UK asset manager L&G aims to ramp up its investments in European digital infrastructure tenfold to 4 billion euros. Managing Director Matteo Colombo explains the strategy to Börsen-Zeitung.
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Digital infrastructure
by Christoph Ruhkamp
ECB President Christine Lagarde talks with Philip Lane, the bank’s Chief Economist, and ECB Governing Council member Klaas Knot

Markets already weighing up potential candidates for next ECB President

By 2027 at the latest, Christine Lagarde will step down from the ECB presidency. The markets are already assessing potential successors.
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PersonalitiesEuropean Central Bank
by Martin Pirkl
New rules for retail investors are proving controversial.

Negotiations on new retail investment rules paused

The member states in the EU Council remain deeply divided over future retail investor regulations. The Polish Council Presidency has decided to temporarily pause the negotiations.
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Retail Investment Strategy
by Detlef Fechtner
Claudine Mollenkopf, Chief Operating Officer of the Evonik Advanced Technologies segment. She is also responsible for the Asia Pacific region, and operational and supply chain excellence.

„We know what we're talking about“

Evonik has set itself new medium-term financial targets. The new targets also bear the signature of the two new female members of the Executive Board, Claudine Mollenkopf and Lauren Kjeldsen.
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Evonik's new Executive Board members
by Annette Becker
Christian Sewing, Deutsche Bank CEO

It’s time for Christian Sewing to make his mark

Christian Sewing has succeeded in stabilising Deutsche Bank, but the spark needed to drive significant growth remains elusive. This spark can only come from the securities business.
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EditorialDeutsche Bank
by Björn Godenrath
The show ‘Germany's Next Topmodel’ with Heidi Klum (centre) is one of ProSieben's ratings hits. The 20th season is currently running.

More show than real bidding

The major shareholders MFE and PPF are vying for the favour of ProSiebenSat.1's free float, but neither is aiming for a majority shareholding. Their ideas on strategy however differ.
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AnalysisProSiebenSat.1
by Joachim Herr
Independent wealth managers aim to offer more personalised advice than banks

The role of private equity is dividing the asset management industry

Independent asset managers are grappling with growing consolidation pressure. Between private equity, platforms, and questions of identity, the issue is about more than just size – it’s about the future of an entire profession.
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AnalysisConsolidation pressure
by Wolf Brandes
Salzgitter CEO Gunnar Groebler

Difficult times in the steel industry

Following the failed talks concluded in April between Salzgitter AG and a consortium of bidders, major shareholders have been putting pressure on the CEO.
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Salzgitter
by Carsten Steevens
From the sidelines to the boardroom: Jürgen Klopp invests in indoor soccer league

Icon League gets investment from Klopp family

The Icon League is bringing some renowned investors on board, and aims to open up more to private equity. Three leagues are currently competing for dominance in Germany’s indoor soccer scene.
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Indoor soccer
by Philipp Habdank
President Thomas Hirsch has headed the Rhineland-Palatinate Savings Banks Association since the beginning of 2023.

„Geopolitics is becoming an increasing concern for the savings banks“

Increasing geopolitical upheavals are also a concern for the savings banks. In the event of a crisis or war, a substantial proportion of the workforce could be tied up in civil defence or the military, says Rhineland-Palatinate Savings Banks Association President Thomas Hirsch.
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A conversation withThomas Hirsch, President of the Rhineland-Palatinate Savings Banks Association
by Tobias Fischer
Private markets products require explanation, especially for retail investors.

Deka and Union missing the boat on private markets

Private markets are opening up more and more to retail investors. But though Union Investment and Deka have broad access to potential customers, so far they have hardly utilised it.
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EditorialRetail investors
by Philipp Habdank
Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan

The ordeal of meeting quotas

The Germans indulge in a quota obsession, the Americans in a deregulation madness. In the global financial system, however, the latter can cause more damage than the former.
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OpinionRegulation
by Heidi Rohde
Bernd Lange is Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade.

White House showing signs of willingness to negotiate

More purchases of gas and soy, a complete waiver of reciprocal tariffs, easier market access for US companies — but no concessions on consumer protection laws. This is how MEP Bernd Lange envisions the EU’s negotiating position in trade talks with the United States.
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Interview withBernd Lange, MEP
by Detlef Fechtner
Headquarters of HVB in Munich

Twentieth anniversary of HVB being acquired by Unicredit

When two banks reach a preliminary agreement on key terms, it increases the likelihood of success for cross-border mergers. Two decades after its acquisition by Unicredit, HVB has evolved into a highly profitable arm of the Italian banking group.
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EditorialBank mergers
by Stefan Kroneck
Real estate is a major contributor to carbon emissions.

„The race towards decarbonisation has begun“

ESG factors are turning up the pressure on real estate investors. Vincent Bryant (Deepki) and Volker Stix (Catella) discuss data quality, regulation, and stranded asset risks – and what it takes to keep up.
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A conversation withVincent Bryant (Deepki) and Volker Stix (Catella)
by Wolf Brandes
Mathias Heiß is CEO of Universal Investment's German platform

„Outsourcing becomes a strategic decision“

Universal Investment provides services such as setting up and administering management companies (ManCos) for the fund industry. CEO Mathias Heiß discusses its presence in Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Dublin – and the growing role of AI.
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A conversation withMathias Heiß, Universal Investment
by Wolf Brandes
Christoph Spengel, University of Mannheim

„We need a new tax mix“

The global minimum tax plan is de facto history. In this interview, tax economist Christoph Spengel explains the consequences for the tax system, and why a complete reorganisation of the tax structure is necessary in Germany.
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Interview withChristoph Spengel
by Stephan Lorz
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's US business is being scrutinised at its headquarters in Garching.

Failed venture in America

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank is complaining about US policy under President Trump. And rightly so. But its problems are also self-made.
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OpinionDeutsche Pfandbriefbank
by Michael Flämig
Maintains clarity in the regulatory maze: CMS lawyer Laura Bungart.

A potential extra 50 billion euros for private markets investment

The last coalition government made some changes to what pension providers are allowed to invest in. CMS lawyer Laura Bungart explains the implications of the new quotas for private markets.
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Conversation withLaura Bungart, CMS
by Philipp Habdank
Young influencers are promoting the brands of a growing number of big corporations.

Companies growing use of influencers for marketing campaigns

Influencer marketing is booming. Companies are increasingly investing in social media to acquire new customers – and measuring the impact of campaigns more accurately.
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AnalysisInfluencer marketing
by Nadine Klees
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger looking at divesting automotive supply division

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said at the AGM on 13 May that the automotive supply division, which employs 6,700 people, is no longer a core business. A review is underway which may result in it being divested.
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Annual General Meeting
by Christoph Ruhkamp
Working remotely from the beach? More and more companies are putting their foot down.

Remote work as tomorrow's „red flag“

Big companies like BlackRock and J.P. Morgan are telling staff to return to the office full time. Is this the end of work from home? Hardly. But excessive remote work could become a disadvantage for employees in the future.
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OpinionBack to the office
by Sebastian Schmid
Novartis CEO Vasant Narasimhan is the highest-paid company executive in Switzerland.

Swiss stock market a rich source of dividends

The latest dividend report from Börsen-Zeitung shows that shareholders of the largest corporations in Switzerland are once again receiving big payouts. But for how much longer? And what about executive salaries?
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Dividend Report 2025
by Dani Zulauf
ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Bert Habets

PPF launches offer to block MFE takeover of ProSiebenSat.1

The battle for control at ProSiebenSat.1 has intensified. Czech investor PPF aims to double its stake in the group to nearly 30%, matching the shareholding of the Berlusconi family's MFE. PPF has launched a partial offer at a higher price than MFE.
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Media industry takeover battle
by Stefan Kroneck
Unicredit HQ

Orcel bides his time

Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel says that the bank will take its time making decisions on takeover attempts in Germany and Italy. He was speaking as the bank announced stronger than expected first quarter figures.
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Unicredit
by Gerhard Bläske
Harald Christ is a consultant, entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist – a man of many roles. Berlin-based Christ, previously involved with the SPD and FDP, has strong political connections. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung in early February, he brought up the concept of a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund.

„We are neither in a crisis nor the sick man of Europe“

Entrepreneur Harald Christ is calling for economic stability from the new government, and setting out more realistic expectations with regard to the speed at which reforms will take effect. Prior to the election, he was the first to call for the subsequently approved 500 billion euro infrastructure package.
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Interview withHarald Christ
by Sebastian Schmid
Krones CEO Christoph Klenk is keeping an eye on US tariff policy but remains relaxed for now.

Krones sticking to its 2025 targets

Krones has made a successful start to 2025. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, CEO Christoph Klenk and CFO Uta Anders express satisfaction with the first quarter. Despite the headwinds from US tariffs, they are sticking to their full-year guidance.
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A conversation withChristoph Klenk and Uta Anders
by Michael Flämig
There is tension at the ECB: Employee dissatisfaction is also directed at ECB President Christine Lagarde and her deputy Luis de Guindos.

ECB Works Council Chair criticises management

ECB Works Council Chair Carlos Bowles claims that employees were pressured to adapt study results to suit the agenda of top managers. The central bank strongly denies the allegations.
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Carlos Bowles
by Martin Pirkl
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