Capital investments which focus not only on the level of returns, but also on the "sustainability" of an investment product, are becoming increasingly popular. To cater to this trend,…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased to +17.7 points in March. This corresponds to a rise of +2.7 points compared with the previous month. The indicator thus…
In the past 15 years, the proportion of graduates in employment in the German economy has increased significantly. In the future, demand for university graduates is also expected to…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased slightly by 1.0 points in February. It now stands at +15.0 points compared to +14.0 points in the previous month. Growth…
Falling oil and gas prices are no longer to be expected in the short- or medium-term. This is the conclusion reached by some 150 experts from the fields of energy supply, trade and…
More than 99 % of businesses in Germany are considered to be small or medium-sized. These diverse enterprises ensure economic stability, facilitate structural change and promote…
The changes to corporation tax, proposed by the German government in the Tax Benefits Reduction Act (Steuervergünstigungsabbaugesetz), will result in increased tax burdens being…
A greater use of the internet in the lending process allows to considerably cut processing times and costs. It is therefore absolutely essential for banks wishing to remain…
Referring to the fee and tax rates which the OECD published last year, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) claims, that in comparison to the international average, the German…