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Potential liquidity problems at non-banks could spill over into banking sector
Non-bank financial intermediaries are playing an increasingly important role in the global financial system. This is creating potential risks to financial stability, says Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF, in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung.
Smart ring maker Oura now valued at 11 billion dollars
Finnish smart ring manufacturer Oura is growing fast, and hopes to reach the billion dollar mark for sales in 2025. It has just completed another funding round, pushing the valuation of the company up to 11 billion dollars.
LPKF is aiming for a significant position in the semiconductor market
Following last month's profit warning, LPKF Laser & Electronics CEO Klaus Fiedler and CFO Peter Mümmler explain their strategy going forward, including a cost cutting programme and boosting their presence in the semiconductor market.
Etoro moving into neobanking
Following its IPO in the US, neobroker eToro has launched a series of strategic initiatives. It has obtained an EU MiCA licence for crypto trading, and is moving into neobanking with the June launch of a debit card in Europe.
HVB flourishes in the shadow of the takeover battle
HypoVereinsbank can only watch from the sidelines as Unicredit plans its next moves with regard to Commerzbank. But Munich based HVB is itself performing well, with the help of an efficiency programme and digital transformation.
„We’ve still got some spare capacity in Frankfurt“
Frankfurt has plans to promote itself internationally to attract financial institutions and startups, says Florian Rentsch, the Hessian state government’s Special Representative for the Frankfurt financial centre. Frankfurt Main Finance is set to play a central role in these efforts.
Collapse of First Brands highlights systemic risk in private credit
The collapse of US auto parts maker First Brands raises questions about the risks being taken by private credit providers. The rapidly growing market carries systemic risks.
Earlybird co-founder prepares for portfolio exits
Venture capital firm Earlybird co-founder Hendrik Brandis can see an end to the exit drought. He is currently preparing two transactions with the help of investment banks.
Drone startups flock to the UK
Whether on land, in the air, or on – or beneath – the water, drones are reshaping warfare in Ukraine. The UK plans to rely more heavily on unmanned combat systems – a move which is attracting a wave of military startups.
Veterinary startups challenge established chains
Their names are Filu and Rex, Bond Vet and Modern Animal, Creature Comforts and Pickles – and they all want to respond to changes in veterinary medicine with modern practice concepts. Instead of taking over existing practices, today's focus is more on startups.
Disaster scenario for the ECB
Brussels is giving the digital euro the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, private stablecoins threaten to displace central bank money. A balanced approach is needed that does not stifle innovation.
„Early start pension should begin at birth“
For the early start pension planned by the federal government to succeed, simple products and a low level of bureaucracy are needed. These are some of the conclusions of a study by the Deutsches Aktieninstitut and Vanguard.
„The concept of real-time treasury becomes more of a reality“
Debopama („Debo“) Sen, Head of Payments at Citi, and Mark McNulty, Head of UK & Europe Payments & Operations Transformation, discuss the fast pace of change in the global payments market.
Altana defies the industry trend
Chemicals group Altana has come through the deep industry downturn in better shape than many of its competitors. CFO Stefan Genten explains the company strategy in an interview.
„The approach of the German supervisors is bold – and a paradigm shift“
BaFin and the Bundesbank have jointly set out proposals for a more proportionate supervisory approach to small banks. Karolin Schriever, Managing Board Member of the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV), welcomes the proposals.
A lot is at stake for the euro with stablecoins
The United States pulling ahead in stablecoins highlights how Europe continues to lag behind in the global capital markets. The ambitions of nine European banks with their new euro stablecoin initiative is thus geopolitically significant.
„The regional branch network is the backbone of our business“
Raffael Gasser, head of Deutsche Bank’s business with wealthy and ultra wealthy clients in Germany, discusses the strategy of the Wealth Management division – and how the extensive branch network plays a key role.
Markus Chromik feels right at home
Marcus Chromik has served as Deutsche Bank’s Chief Risk Officer since May. What most attracts the longtime Commerzbank executive to his new role is the bank’s global reach.
Outsource the German special fund to a trust institution!
Investment from the special fund is intended to modernise Germany, but there are delays and bottlenecks looming. Economist Thomas Döring is calling for an investment vehicle operating outside of established channels.
Semiannual reporting suffices for many companies
The debate over the usefulness of quarterly reports has gained momentum, especially since Donald Trump’s intervention. Börsen-Zeitung asked fund companies, analysts, and investor protection advocates for their views.
Bosch cutting another 13,000 jobs
Bosch is tightening its austerity measures. Germany’s largest automotive supplier plans to cut an additional 13,000 jobs in its biggest division, Mobility, by the end of 2030.
AMLA is Frankfurt's latest startup
The new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority has only recently commenced its operations in Frankfurt. AMLA Chair Bruna Szego likens the demanding set-up phase to that of startup.
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