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Belgian e-bike manufacturer Cowboy claimed to be profitable for the first time in July. This is quite remarkable, especially in the wake of the bankruptcy of its Dutch rival VanMoof. It is demonstrating that the market for stylish, smart bicycles might indeed be viable.

Frankfurt has many advantages as a financial location. However, it lacks political support. This was noted by Lutz Diederichs, head of the German branch of the French multinational bank BNP Paribas, during the kick-off event 'Finanzplatz Deutschland'.

Arab investors are welcome to European telecom companies. As mostly silent major shareholders, they form a protective shield against activists and takeovers. But every medal has two sides...

The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rates again. It's not clear if this marks the conclusion of their efforts to tighten monetary policy, but one thing is certain: interest rate cuts won't be happening anytime soon.

Julia Wiens has the right skills to be the next head of the insurance supervisory authority. Nevertheless, her appointment signifies a delicate breach of a taboo.

The decisive factor for MSC winning the contract for the Port of Hamburg may well have been their acceptance of the city of Hamburg being the majority shareholder.

15 years after the start of the 2008 financial crisis, banks still have some ongoing issues. Only a few of them are new.

Frankfurt is by far Germany's most significant banking and regulatory center, but it still has room for expansion on the international scale. The metropolis at the river Main holds a special position when it comes to banking employment. Contrary to the nationwide trend of job reductions in the industry, Frankfurt is adding positions overall.

Antitrust authorities and regulators are vehemently targeting established tech companies, while new AI providers are gearing up for the next disruption – meanwhile Germany is still in love with the fax machine.

Beginning next Monday, one of the most enthralling Cum-ex trials to date will commence. Former Warburg CEO Christian Olearius will face charges before the Bonn Regional Court.

Only the federal government can ensure that there is more consumer protection for "Buy now, pay later" and other small loans.

The specialty chemicals company Altana is capitalizing on the economic downturn and continues to look for acquisitions. CEO Martin Babilas emphasizes in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung that the addition of Von Roll Holding might not be the last.

The German government has drawn a positive initial interim conclusion of its startup strategy introduced a little over a year ago: 45% of the approximately 130 announced measures have already been fully implemented. After a dip last year, startup formations in Germany are on the rise again.

The Frankfurt School aims to gauge real-time inflation expectations of German consumers through posts on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The initial results are promising, but there are still hurdles to overcome.

When a German company is brought to the US stock market, the potential of a higher valuation is often the justification. In the case of Birkenstock, there may be other reasons.

Six young startups compete at the Demo Day of the Frankfurt School. The curiosity of the audience is high, as is the passion of the speakers, who are rewarded with emotional returns: the participants are enthusiastically celebrated by their fellow students.

In the race for the top position at the European Investment Bank (EIB), Danish EU politician Margrethe Vestager is on a campaign tour. In Berlin, she met with the leaders of the Ampel coalition government.

The ECB Governing Council faces a pivotal meeting on Thursday – and the outcome is more uncertain than it has been in years. The big question is whether the ECB will raise interest rates further or take a pause. This decision will have implications for the time after as well.

In the Cum-ex trial at the Frankfurt Regional Court, the two defendants, including the renowned tax attorney Ulf Johannemann, face the prospect of heavy prison sentences. Their defense appears to be trying to persuade the court to be lenient.

Who will take over as the head of the EU Development Bank EIB? And who will lead the ECB Banking Supervision? Both procedures are closely linked – and heading towards a decision.

Germany does not need the new pact, chancelor Scholz is requesting. What is needed is the commitment of the government to sound state finances.

Initially, the Telekom shareholders are unlikely to receive much from the financial windfall from the USA, as Deutsche Telekom needs the funds for investments in the domestic market.