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Deutsche Börse appoints Stephanie Eckermann to Executive Board
Deutsche Börse has separated its pre- and post-trading units. Stephanie Eckermann has joined the Executive Board to lead the newly formed Post-Trading division.
The ECON Committee has lost its aura
For many years the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee was considered the most important and influential venue in the EU Parliament. But the ECON has lost this status. Can the next generation of financial policymakers regain it?
Europe finding it difficult to reach consensus on details of CMU
Capital Markets Union was becoming something of an empty phrase, but the Eurogroup has given the term some substance again. However there are still disputes between member states over the details.
„Companies should contribute to the political debate“
Melanie Kreis, CFO of DHL Group, and President of the German Stock Institute, discusses the societal responsibilities of companies.
Prosperity must be continually fought for
Germany recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its constitution. Prosperity needs to be continually fought for, as it has underpinned the success story of freedom and democracy.
A new chapter in EU enlargement policy
Against the background of the Russian war in Ukraine, EU enlargement is back on the agenda. But EU decision making structures will need to be reformed ahead of any integration of countries such as Ukraine or the Western Balkan states.
Speculation surrounding positioning of far right parties in next EU Parliament
Following the expulsion of the AfD from the far-right ID group, there is speculation about how parties such as Hungary's Fidesz will position themselves in the new European Parliament.
The EU – both loved and reviled by its citizens
For the vast majority of citizens, Europe is the guarantor of peace and democracy. However, when it comes to specific issues such as migration, mistrust and alienation are on the rise.
Fear of hackers and disinformation
The Federal Electoral Commissioner is watching out for hacking and disinformation ahead of the European Parliament elections.
Flossbach von Storch ends private client funds relationship with DZ Privatbank
After 16 years, Cologne-based asset manager Flossbach von Storch is parting ways with DZ Privatbank. It plans to move its private client funds to a major international bank.
Tabula rasa for Germany as a business location
The German economy has chronic weaknesses. Economists say that a shift not only in politics but also society is needed. They refer to the late 1990s, when former Federal President Roman Herzog gave a famous speech on economic reform.
Stalemate two years after greenwashing raid by prosecutor's office must come to an end
Two years after the greenwashing raid by prosecutors at DWS, investigators have yet to present any findings. A decision is long overdue.
Stasis under the pagoda roof
In the south of Frankfurt, a half-finished luxury hotel is crumbling away. The construction project has been dragging on even longer than Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Proliferation of sustainable fund types
Sustainable investments are on the rise. But investors are focused on performance, and the Article 8 and 9 fund designations lead to a lot of confusion.
Lufthansa entry into Italy on the brink of collapse
The European Commission has expressed reservations regarding Lufthansa's planned takeover of ITA Airways. Lufthansa might need to make further concessions to get the deal approved.
Young people need „nudges“
Simple language and a lively presentation are crucial to interest young people in financial services. Youtube and TikTok are increasingly popular channels for banks.
Dutch power grid company Tennet cancels 22 billion euro deal with German government
The German government aimed to accelerate the energy transition with the acquisition of the domestic power transmission network operated by Tennet. But the Dutch state owned company has pulled out of negotiations, and is seeking a listing or private equity sale.
„US monetary policy should not affect our own monetary policy that much“
François Villeroy de Galhau warns against cutting rates too late by the ECB. In the interview with the Börsen-Zeitung the Governor of the Banque de France also talks about which factors could particularly influence monetary policy in the near future.
EU financial supervision still has a rocky road ahead
BaFin President Mark Branson has made a plea for less complex financial supervision and regulation. But this is likely to run up against the realities of how the EU functions.
Frankfurter Volksbank modernises its branch network
Eva Wunsch-Weber, CEO of Frankfurter Volksbank Rhein/Main, says that banks must focus much more strongly on individual customer satisfaction. The days of cookie cutter banking are over.
Hasso Plattner and the art of letting go
SAP founder Hasso Plattner's unsuccessful transition among tech icons is not unique. However, there are those who have handled it more effectively.
AfD dilemma for the savings banks
Following the upcoming local elections in eastern Germany, many AfD politicians will join supervisory boards at savings banks.
Germans still have „latent mistrust“ of the capital markets
Heiner Herkenhoff, CEO of the Association of German Banks, says that Germans need to overcome their fear of investing in stocks if they want to make adequate old age provision.
Reuter evokes societal responsibilities of banks
German Savings Banks Association President Ulrich Reuter wants to see a more confident approach from politicians on economic issues. And in areas such as the housing shortage, he sees an important role for the banks alongside political initiatives.
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