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How start-ups use artificial intelligence to promote animal welfare

Whether it's the rapid determination of gender in chicken eggs, early detection of swine cough, or automated bird observation in offshore wind farms, companies are harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence not only for human needs but increasingly for the protection of wildlife. Sometimes, they even receive multimillion-dollar investments for these endeavors.
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AnalysisStartup scene
by Karolin Rothbart

German real estate funds on standby for renewable energy

After the passage of the Future Financing Act, disappointment looms large among open real estate fund providers: The expanded investment opportunities in renewable energies were suddenly removed.
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Sustainability
by Wolf Brandes

Revenues of Dax companies in decline for the first time since 2020

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, the revenues and profits of Dax corporations are currently shrinking again. Germany's listed top companies are feeling the global economic headwinds. Adjusted for inflation, the numbers look "significantly bleaker," warn the corporate consultants at EY.
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Balance sheets
by Christoph Ruhkamp

Hangover follows Germany's "fiber optics" gold rush

Fiber optics as an asset class has lost some of its charm. Especially traditional government bonds entice with a significantly more attractive risk-return profile.
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EditorialTelecom infrastructure
by Heidi Rohde

"The banks don't know what to do themselves"

The reporting requirements for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards not only challenge small and medium-sized enterprises but also their financiers, as was evident at the "Green Transformation Incubator" conference in Frankfurt.
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ESG obligations for small businesses
by Jan Schrader

Intriguing role reversal in the European Parliament

For one day, entrepreneurs from all over Europe take over operations in the EU Parliament. Not only the turnout indicates that this format has never been more valuable.
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Noted inBrussels
by Stefan Reccius

Lessons to be learned from the Benko case

The downfall of René Benko illustrates how dangerous it is for entrepreneurs to refuse transparency and control. They harm themselves in the process.
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EditorialCorporate Governance
by Helmut Kipp

US banks are shifting credit risks into the dark corners of the financial market

US banks are once again selling synthetic risk transfers on a large scale to private funds. This raises concerns about financial stability.
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AnalysisSynthetic transfers
by Alex Wehnert

AI gives banking a boost

If handled correctly, the banking industry is on the brink of a golden age thanks to artificial intelligence. Applications like ChatGPT present significant opportunities.
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EditorialAutomation and software development
by Björn Godenrath

Deutsche Bank relies on partnerships in artificial intelligence

At the Euro Finance Week, everything revolves around artificial intelligence on Wednesday. Bernd Leukert, CIO of Deutsche Bank, sees it primarily as support.
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Bernd Leukert at the Euro Finance Week
by Philipp Habdank

"Celonis is now entering a new phase."

Celonis expects that Process Mining software will become as ubiquitous as email. Co-CEO Bastian Nominacher considers the company to be very solidly financed. There is no time pressure for an IPO (Initial Public Offering).
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InterviewCo-CEO Bastian Nominacher
by Joachim Herr

Pivotal question unresolved in German fiscal policy

Now tell me, what's your stance on transformation financing? The government coalition in Berlin must ask itself this question again after the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court.
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CommentFederal Constitutional Court
by Andreas Heitker

Europe's banks set out to catch up

The assertion of the structurally inherent superiority of US banks is being challenged not only by the emergence of the new Swiss megabank.
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EditorialCompeting against US banks
by Anna Sleegers

A vulnerability for German automakers

The cobalt mine in Morocco that supplies BMW is suspected of contaminating water with arsenic. Raw material supply remains a vulnerable point for the electric vehicle revolution.
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OpinionCobalt mining
by Sebastian Schmid

Analysts see upside potential for Zalando

The online fashion retailer Zalando is still struggling with a notable decrease in consumer activity. Nevertheless, after a prolonged decline, analysts foresee substantial increases in the company's stock value in the future.
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Stock Quality CheckOnline fashion retailer
by Karolin Rothbart

Blackrock boosts Ether with ETF application

The world's largest asset manager, Blackrock, aims to file for an Ether ETF in the United States. This development significantly uplifts sentiments in the digital assets market. At the same time, Celsius, the lender whose collapse triggered the crypto winter of 2022, is making progress in exiting bankruptcy.
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Cryptocurrencies
by Alex Wehnert

Private equity available for as little as 1 Euro

Financial investors are hopeful for new inflows from retail investors' wallets amid a fundraising lull. Eltif funds with low minimum investment amounts are gathering capital.
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AnalysisRetail investors
by Christoph Ruhkamp

Private equity grows in significance for startups

In the past, traditional financial investors showed less interest in unprofitable startups. However, a study indicates that the industry has become more receptive to startup acquisitions. Conversely, initial public offerings are diminishing in prominence as an exit option.
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Private capital
by Karolin Rothbart

Getting ahead of the wave

Policymakers and network operators want to prevent a classic chicken-and-egg problem in the hydrogen ramp-up. Chances for success are not bad.
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AnalysisHydrogen network
by Andreas Heitker

National-Bank invests in an unusual niche

Instantaneously, the National-Bank from Essen has claimed the top position in pre-financing insolvency pay. In the interview with Boersen-Zeitung CEO Thomas Lange delves into the benefits of this business.
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InterviewThomas A. Lange, National-Bank
by Annette Becker

WeWork bankruptcy may benefit founder Neumann

Company founder Adam Neumann could emerge as a major winner from the bankruptcy of WeWork. This would once again come at the expense of SoftBank, which has already sunk billions into the office platform through loans.
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Office platform
by Alex Wehnert

The new tormentors of Airbus

After the departure of Akbar Al Baker at the helm of Qatar Airways, there are other airline CEOs who have dampened the party mood for Airbus at the start of the aviation fair in Dubai.
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Aviation industry
by Gesche Wüpper

Sales recommendation for open real estate funds creates uncertainty

The increased savings interest rates coincide with declining fund returns. Simultaneously, the real estate market crisis is unsettling some investors. Some experts are already concerned about significant outflows from the funds.
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AnalysisFund business after interest rate turnaround
by Wolf Brandes

Companies around the world plan to reduce staff

36% of companies worldwide are planning to reduce their workforce – in Germany, 26% of CEOs are planning to reduce the number of jobs. These are the findings of the latest "CEO Survey" by management consultants EY.
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Sluggish economy
by Christoph Ruhkamp
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