Solid Revenue and Earnings Growth Shapes the Current CFS Index
Solid growth in revenue and earnings pushed the CFS Index up by 6.0 points to 110.3 in the second quarter of 2026—while the assessment of Germany’s international significance as a financial center declined by a surprisingly large margin.
CFS Survey: Are Bitcoin & Co. on Their Way to the Mainstream?
68 percent of those surveyed believe that Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies are generally suitable for retail investors—only 35 percent consider them suitable for small savers, while transparency and professional advice are seen as crucial for investor protection.
Power Talk: Digital Sovereignty
Speaking to Finance Matters, Oliver Behrens explains why digital sovereignty in the financial sector hinges on dependencies in cloud, data, AI and regulation – and how Frankfurt, with AMLA, could become a European AML data and AI hub.
FINANCE26 Celebrates Successful Debut in Frankfurt
Germany’s new finance fair drew 11,251 visitors over two days – FINANCE27 has already been announced for September 17 and 18, 2027
WAIFC Annual Meeting 2026 in Busan: New Members, Clear Strategies and a Look into the Future of Financial Centres
In September, the Busan Financial Center hosted the annual general meeting of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) in Korea.
“Crash” or irrelevant?
Hubertus Väth, Managing Director of Frankfurt Main Finance, puts the discussion around the publication of the 40th Global Financial Centres Index into context.
Three Questions to Matthias Huebner, Managing Director of the Sustainable Finance Cluster
Sustainable Finance Cluster Publishes White Paper On AI In ESG Management In Banking
The publication shows how banks can use artificial intelligence (AI) to process ESG data more efficiently, improve analyses, and provide more targeted support for reporting and risk management processes. At the same time, the paper makes it clear that while the banking sector has recognized the strategic importance of this issue, it is still in the early stages of implementation.
Germany’s First Finance Sandbox: TechQuartier Welcomes Deutsche Bank as Partner
The new Tech & Data Lab Frankfurt, Germany’s first financial-sector-focused sandbox, provides financial institutions and startups with a secure digital environment to test new technologies and reduce implementation risks.
The Role of the ISSB in Frankfurt as a Co-Shaper of Global Rules
The ISSB anchors Frankfurt in the competition for global sustainability standards. What remains decisive is how closely Europe’s rules align and how this relieves the burden on companies. A guest contribution by Oliver Behrens, President of Frankfurt Main Finance, in Börsen-Zeitung.
