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Shortly after its 75th anniversary, Pumas stock price plummeted. Similarly, Nike and Adidas have been taking a beating at the stock market. The industry is in difficulty.

Banks in Frankfurt are creating more jobs than previously anticipated. In total, there are expected to be 900 more jobs by the end of next year compared to this spring, as forecasted by Helaba.

Have Credit Suisse and UBS violated Russia sanctions? The question is dicey. When banks find themselves caught between regulatory fronts, they should be able to rely on due process of law.

Not every investor places importance on sustainability. Nevertheless, Greenpeace financial expert Mauricio Vargas argues that the financial industry should incorporate climate goals and other ESG criteria into their investment strategies.

Frankfurt invites participants to a U20 Poetry Slam, a competition for young poets. The choice to hold the entire event in Frankfurt is easily justified. After all, the city on the Main River has always been home to gifted lyricists.

The amendment of the framework conditions for the financial sector in Germany is entering parliamentary deliberations in Berlin. The law is supposed to be finalized by the end of the year.

The commitment to no longer invest in fossil fuels sounds good. But it doesn't solve the problem, says Stuart Dunbar, partner at Baillie Gifford, to Börsen-Zeitung. A more effective approach would be to prioritize investments that promote positive transformations.

Medical research and pharmaceutical production are vital pillars of the Swiss economy. Ironically, it is in this sector that young companies are currently struggling significantly due to a lack of funding. This is largely attributed to investors' diminished willingness to take risks.

In the debate on relieving the economy from high electricity prices, the federal government is exploring short-term relief measures. These could be implemented after the next tax revenue estimate. Coalition sources suggested that a package could include an extension of the electricity tax peak compensation for energy-intensive industries.

The bond markets are experiencing a sell-off, but the bond rally is just a matter of time. It's only temporarily postponed.

The hype surrounding recent technological advancements in (generative) artificial intelligence has reached corporate boardrooms worldwide. According to a survey by management consulting firm Accenture, there is no topic currently occupying decision-makers more as they look ahead to the coming year.

The pandemic has long ended, but the return to office spaces in London is not occurring as anticipated. Companies are relinquishing office spaces, and vacancy rates are rising.

Warburg Pincus is currently in the process of raising capital for a new buyout fund. The targeted $16 billion is expected to be easily achieved. It provides additional 'dry powder' for the financial investor's two Germany heads, René Obermann and Max Fowinkel.

Another board member departs from the Bundesbank with Claudia Buch's exit, potentially leaving half of the board vacant by the end of the year. The search for successors is proving to be a difficult endeavor.

The likely final interest rate increase by the ECB, real estate investors now have planning certainty, according to Matthias Leube from Colliers brokerage. The situation might open up avenues for new property acquisitions. Preliminary discussions are anticipated at the upcoming real estate fair Expo Real.

Achieving climate neutrality in aviation is a challenging task. The key factor is sustainable aviation fuel. Policymakers need to establish a framework that makes the production and use of these fuels more appealing.

Not even defense supplier Renk, benefiting from wartime demand, can withstand the market conditions. Amidst bond market sell-offs and price corrections on the equity markets, any IPO would face challenges.

The IMF and World Bank's annual meeting is set to happen in Marrakesh, Morocco, next week. The central topics include the global economy and the state of the global financial system. IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has voiced several concerns regarding these matters.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces the formidable task of securing a parliamentary majority for his re-election by the end of November. Despite his past political finesse, this challenge is more daunting than ever before.

After venture capital giant Sequoia, GGV has now announced a separation of its Asian business. Escalating tensions between the USA and China are forcing investors to reconsider their strategies.

Rheinmetall has not concluded its acquisition endeavors with the purchase of ammunition manufacturer Expal. CFO Dagmar Steinert is keen on further consolidation in Europe while also navigating the challenge of financing the company's rapid growth.

The demand boom for electric cars is facing an abrupt end. The government is sending the wrong signal by drastically reducing public subsidies. The market for electric cars is not yet a self-sustaining business.