Regulation

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has promised the German finance industry that he will work towards the further rapid development of Capital Markets Union and Banking Union.

Germany can only emerge from its economic slowdown through increased investment. However, many companies are avoiding it as a business location. An Ifo survey highlights the need for reforms, while a recent report from consultants Strategy& points to the dangers of continued deindustrialization.

Private debt is increasingly attracting private investors in fundraising. Their money is tempting, but is the industry really doing itself a favour in the long run?

The building blocks of the Capital Market Union are of great importance to the EU Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The head of the authority warns against focusing solely on regulation in the project.