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Economist Holger Görg cautions against the potential impact of a fragmented global trade system. At the same time, he remains optimistic that such fragmentation won't materialize, despite early indications observed by the WTO.

In Frankfurt, the season of "Wemmern" has returned. That is a very particular piece of vernacular that roughly translates to "in case we..." and in this instance refers to "in case we do not see each other again before, I wish you a blessed holiday." Meanwhile, the banking district is not as lively as the Christmas market, where the average price for a cup of mulled wine is 4 euros this year.

Right-wing populist movements are gaining strength. Jenoptik CEO Stefan Traeger aims to counteract this trend by launching a campaign for openness and tolerance.

Like their competitors in the United States and the United Kingdom, European banks are asking for more time for the implementation of the updated capital regulations. However, it's now evident that this request will not be granted.

Tui intends to make a comeback on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, opting to depart from London. The travel conglomerate announces that this move is in accordance with the preferences of investors.

The ECB's aim of achieving a 2% inflation rate appears close. But the last mile in the fight against inflation will be a long one.

The two founders of the Swiss startup UMushroom have dedicated themselves to financial education. With their digital platform, they aim to expand into European countries and later onto other continents.

Jörg Oliveri del Castillo-Schulz is the man for all things digital at Commerzbank, despite not fitting the techie stereotype. But that is precisely what makes him the perfect person for the job.

France aims to safeguard its independence from the US and China by investing in AI initiatives like the new research lab Kyutai. Nevertheless, Europe still lags considerably behind in the field of artificial intelligence.

The airport operator Fraport faces billion-dollar investments, primarily in Frankfurt but also in its international business. Once these are tackled, the free cash flow is expected to flow abundantly, paving the way for the resumption of dividend payments.

The "Königreich Deutschland" provokes with a pseudo-bank and puts the regulatory authorities in a difficult position. BaFin wishes for more vigour from law enforcement.

Europe appears unprepared for the shift in automotive electrification. There is a shortage of ideas to meet the ambitious goals. And a massive gap persists between the desire for swift electrification and the market reality.

In the selection of the location for the anti-money laundering agency, the European Parliament has, for the first time, a say – the form of which is still unclear. Germany and eight other EU countries have thrown their hats into the ring.

Banks were already aware that Instant Payment would become mandatory. Now, the EU regulation also envisions a turbo implementation with a short transition period.

The German system of real estate appraisal has proven itself, emphasizes the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks. Association President Gero Bergmann rejects market-oriented appraisal practices, as seen in Anglo-Saxon countries.

The law firm Baker McKenzie has done well in recent years by assisting clients in complex cross-border transactions. However, it's not just M&A, it's the full-service approach that ensures stable growth, explains the new Managing Partner, Alexander Wolff.

Alongside his core investors and platform partners, Bling founder Nils Feigenwinter aims to advance financial education in Germany.

The expansion of the executive board at Thyssenkrupp was accomplished by Siegfried Russwurm, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, through the use of his double voting rights. This move was made despite resistance from the employee representatives.

Financial investors are currently buying up listed companies in droves. Sometimes, the take-private deal is a reversal after a failed IPO.

The recent study data from MorphoSys did not go well on the stock market. The company and CEO Jean-Paul Kress still have a long way to go.

There is a significant gap in the federal finances following the decision of Germanys highest court regarding the reallocation of Covid19-related budget to the Climate and Transformation Fund. After a reality check at the automotive summit, new ideas are needed on how to proceed with the promotion of electromobility.

A fear is circulating that the missing billions from the public sector due to the budget freeze could jeopardize the construction of new chip factories, particularly those of Intel and TSMC, in Germany. However, this threatening backdrop is exaggerated.