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The notable decline in inflation in Germany during September is a positive development. Yet, it's premature to assume everything is back to normal. The ECB needs to stay alert. The upcoming interest rate meeting in December will be closely watched.

The application procedure for the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has begun. Nevertheless, it is not expected to move swiftly, which could work to the advantage of the Federal Ministry of Finance.

With the contract extension of BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, the company's supervisory board takes an unusual step considering the age limit of 60 years. There are specific reasons behind this decision.

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The percentage of women in leadership positions in the German economy is increasing especially in companies subject to legal quota regulations. Anja Seng, President of the "Women in supervisory boards" initiative (FidAR), discusses why the impact of these laws remains insufficient and what is lacking in companies.

With a market share of just under 7%, American Express is lagging behind here in Germany. According to the vision of Germany CEO Fabiana Mingrone, this is set to change in the future.

The offer for the acquisition of a share in the Port of Hamburg of up to 49.9% by the shipping company MSC is expected to be published in October. Economist Henning Vöpel considers the port deal risky.

During his visit to China, EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis calls on Beijing to take stronger action against the harassment of European companies. Both parties establish a working group focused on financial regulation and demonstrate their commitment to preventing further escalation.

Climate tech is supposed to play a decisive role in the green transformation, but there is a lack of investment. Especially the already somewhat larger scale-up companies need more capital.

The Hessian election campaign has turned Frankfurt into a large, colorful poster exhibition. Everywhere, people smile as they present themselves as Minister Presidents. And in between, slogans from small parties can make you wonder and ponder.

The short-lived euphoria for tech IPOs in the USA is not mirrored over here. In Germany, investors are primarily focusing on companies with proven profitability.

Just as the enthusiasm for tech IPOs in the US has recently surged, it's fading away again. The stock prices of Arm, Instacart, and Klaviyo have dropped towards their issue prices. This impairs the outlook for the German IPO candidates Birkenstock, Renk, and Schott Pharma.

Germany's business model is in crisis. Structural reforms are overdue, but political parties are blocking each other. A national Future Council for the Economy could be a way forward.

Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner (FDP) had planned to propose a significant and effective structural reform of the 'Law to Combat Financial Crime'. However, the civic movement Finanzwende has significant doubts about whether he will succeed in this endeavor.

Given a shrinking workforce due to demographic factors, banks can no longer afford to exclude employees over 50, warns the HR consultant Andreas Krischke. A healthy age structure is also part of diversity.

The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund does not have a specific mandate for impact investing. But the large investor is convinced that over the long term a good return for the fund depends on sustainable economic environmental social developments. That is why NBIM closely follows the companies in which the fund is invested on the way to achieving ESG goals.

In the trade showdown between China and the EU, Beijing must exercise caution to avoid further alienating foreign investors.

With rising interest rates, heavily indebted German companies frequently find themselves in troubled waters. Often they are held by private equity firms. According to S&P, the highest debt burdens in the poorly rated "B-"category are found at Adler Group, Douglas (CVC), and Klöckner Pentaplast (Strategic Value Partners).