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According to Ulrike Malmendier, deeper and more liquid capital markets are crucial if Germany aims to achieve higher growth and successfully navigate its transformation. The economic expert advocates for working on promoting a stock culture, perhaps by introducing initial capital for children and adolescents.

Savings plans sell well in Germany, and this also applies to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Blackrock's European head, Stephen Cohen, is hoping for strong growth rates in neighboring countries as well.

Just before the application deadline, Berlin raised its hand in Brussels in favor of Frankfurt as the location for the planned EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Finance Minister Lindner actively promoted the financial hub.

The former NatWest CEO, Alison Rose, will not voluntarily give up components of her compensation. Behind the scenes, there is a tough struggle taking place. Rose is represented by the divorce lawyers of Lady Di.

Despite recent setbacks in stock prices, healthcare funds and ETFs remain highly promising for investors. Health is a valuable asset, and with an aging population, the sector represents a genuine growth market. Additionally, the valuation of this sector is currently relatively modest.

The electricity tax package merely ensures the status quo for energy-intensive companies, offering them no substantial new relief measures.

The EU's wind power offensive will not be a "Wind of Change" for the energy transition, but at best a gentle breeze – with serious consequences for electricity prices and the competitiveness of the industry.

The extent to which Deutsche Bank still struggles with mass business is reflected in the interview given by the new Head of Retail Banking, Claudio de Sanctis, to the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.

In the financial industry, people are already rubbing their hands. The use of generative AI can automate many processes, which is likely to result in substantial cost savings.

The Heidelberg-based startup Aleph Alpha secures half a billion dollars in venture capital, solidifying its position as a European AI champion. However, the industry's downsides remain overlooked by investors.

Daimler Truck and MAN simultaneously introduce their first battery-electric heavy-duty trucks. So far, the alternative to diesel has played a minor role on the roads.

Income inequality and poverty have continued to rise in Germany, according to the WSI Distribution Report 2023: A danger to democracy, warn the researchers, and highlight three possible countermeasures.

State guarantees for Siemens Energy are questionable from a regulatory point of view. In this case, however, the federal government must still provide assistance.

The collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange cannot be solely attributed to the criminal activities of its founder. The failure runs deeper.

The current year is expected to be highly successful for the banking industry, according to the consulting firm ZEB. This is primarily attributed to rising interest rates.

The software and consulting company SNP, after years of growth, now intends to focus more on profitability. According to CEO Jens Amail, this move is supported by a strategic decision by the software giant SAP.

The war against the terrorist organization Hamas poses a significant challenge for Israeli startups. A new venture capital fund aims to provide targeted support to the industry by raising $20 million.

The significantly rising interest rates and declining property valuations are putting increasing pressure on the empire of Austrian entrepreneur René Benko. Lenders are turning away, construction sites are coming to a halt, and liquidity is lacking. Benko himself is facing impending doom.

Just a few weeks ago, infrastructure provider Euro Tele Sites became publicly traded on the stock market after its separation from A1 Telekom Austria. It came with a 1 billion Euro debt burden. CFO Lars Mosdorf shares insights on how they plan to reduce the leverage and how a reference price can be established without traditional bookbuilding methods.

There are increasing indications that the EU will include a ban on imported diamonds from Russia in its twelfth package of sanctions. There is also movement in the handling of frozen assets.

As one of the first banks, DZ Bank is authorized to custody cryptocurrency securities for institutional clients. However, it is still awaiting the license for cryptocurrencies.

Beijing lacks convincing solutions for acute economic problems. This is increasingly becoming a real horror story.