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Online platforms for pet sitting are booming. Not only is demand growing in the sector, but the pressure to consolidate is also increasing as the number of providers grows. Which is good for those who have financially strong investors behind them.

With Finvia Sports, Oliver Bierhoff wants to advise professional athletes on wealth management, and also open up the sports asset class to a broader range of investors.

In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, Deka Chief Economist Ulrich Kater looks at the potential impact of President Trump's plans for tariffs, and the urgent need for Germany to enact economic reforms.

The election of Donald Trump as the next US President has already triggered significant reactions on the financial markets. The threat of tariffs, and possible military action against Iran, could mean a bumpy ride for global equity markets in 2025.

The current financial year is running ahead of expectations for Hapag-Lloyd. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, CFO Mark Frese discusses the geopolitical impact on trade flows, and the outlook for freight rates.

The end of the coalition government has implications for the future of Commerzbank. Depending on the election outcome, Unicredit could benefit from reduced political opposition to a takeover.

With the passing away of Friedrich von Metzler, the Frankfurt financial centre has lost not only an old-school banker, but a great patron and philanthropist.

Retail and services group Otto is streamlining its corporate structure and transforming itself into a partnership limited by shares – a KGaA. Majority shareholder Michael Otto is already beginning the process of handing over control of the group to his son Benjamin.

Tech billionaires are longing for a form of government that is more autocratic and customised to their needs. Democracy must win back the trust of voters – which in Germany will require some fundamental reforms.

The EU Parliament has been jeopardising its own credibility with the unfortunate personnel wrangling over the designated EU Commissioners.

Union Investment CEO André Haagmann emphasises growth in the institutional business. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, he discusses keeping up with new technology in-house, sustainable investing, and the real estate asset class.

Germany's infrastructure is in a poor state. The vast investments needed cannot be made by the state alone, which opens the way for more institutional and retail infrastructure funds.

If it wins the upcoming election, the CDU/CSU will not turn back the energy transition. But it will endeavour to make it more cost-efficient.

An exhibition at the Düsseldorf Memorial and Exhibition Centre looks at the history of Jewish industrial pioneers Freundlich, Schöndorff, and Loewy, whose groundbreaking inventions continue to have an impact to this day.

The modernisation of Germany as a business location requires dramatically higher investment beyond the limits of the debt brake, and a quick security policy signal to incoming US President Trump, says IW Director Michael Hüther in an interview.

Ulrich Reuter, President of the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV), talks in an interview about the Banking Union, the federal budget, a potential adjustment of the debt brake, and the digital euro.

Euronext and Deutsche Börse are both delivering strong earnings. A common theme is boosting non-volume-dependent recurring revenues, such as data services.

Rheinmetall is receiving more orders for tanks, cannons and artillery ammunition than ever before. And even if the war in Ukraine ends, future US President Donald Trump is putting pressure on European countries to spend more on their own defence.

The private debt market continues to grow rapidly. The alarm signals are getting louder, and the IMF has identified the segment as a potential risk to financial stability.

The CIO and Co-CIO of Shareholder Value Management talk to Börsen-Zeitung about Commerzbank, auto shares, Oracle and SAP.

Once a new coalition gets together, more vigour and less pathos would be desirable when it comes to tackling the problem of high energy costs for the German industry.