Leadership Shake-Up at WAIFC: What’s Next for Global Financial Centers?
A new chapter begins for the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) as Lamia Merzouki, Deputy General Manager of Casablanca Finance City, assumes the role of Chair. Joining her is Hubertus Väth, Managing Director of Frankfurt Main Finance, as Vice Chair. Together, this dynamic duo will lead WAIFC’s global mission, championing innovation and sustainability across financial hub.
Frankfurt and ESG fintechs: plenty of potential
The number of ESG fintechs is increasing. According to the ‘Snapshot of the ESG FinTech environment’ study by EY Parthenon, presented together with Frankfurt Main Finance, the number of ESG fintechs in Europe grew to 371 by December 2024. Despite a strong B2B focus and favourable conditions, there is a lack of targeted measures such as funding visibility and accelerator programmes to unleash the city’s full potential.
Decarbonising industry: How the financial sector can make Germany’s climate targets possible
Decarbonisation poses major challenges for business and politics – and at the same time opens up enormous opportunities. A new study by the German Economic Institute in collaboration with Germany Finance shows that there is an annual investment requirement of 220 billion euros. And that’s not all.
Financial centre Frankfurt remains economic engine: Hesse grows above average
Hesse shines with strong economic power, driven by the financial centre of Frankfurt, according to a recent analysis by Helaba. As the seat of the ECB, Bundesbank and soon the AMLA, Frankfurt plays a key role. Banks, consultancies and international investments strengthen the region, while the airport and trade fair centre promote global networking. With a resilient structure and growing employment, Frankfurt remains a key driver of the Hessian economy.
CFS survey: “What does Trump’s election victory mean for economic relations between the EU and the US?”
Donald Trump’s return to the White House poses explosive questions for transatlantic economic relations. 80% of experts expect trade conditions to deteriorate, while European companies are likely to increasingly invest in the US. At the same time, looser US financial market regulation and the growing influence of crypto markets are expected. The EU faces the task of securing its competitiveness — a decisive phase for business and politics.
DVFA monthly question December: Capital markets more in consolidation mode in 2025 — continued uncertain environment
DVFA Investment Professionals have mixed feelings about the coming year. Equities are the favourite asset class, while geopolitical tensions and economic risks are the biggest sources of uncertainty. Gold remains a favourite, with almost a third of respondents expecting prices above USD 2,900 per ounce. The DAX shows limited optimism and the dollar is likely to remain strong according to the majority. After two strong years, experts are focussing on caution.
CFS index at its lowest level since the pandemic
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the CFS index fell to its lowest level since the second quarter of the pandemic year 2020 at 4.4 points. Financial service providers are particularly affected, recording significant declines in turnover, earnings and investments and taking measures to reduce their workforce. Despite these challenges, the international importance of Germany as a financial centre remains stable.
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam at the Städel: “Paintings of national pride and self-confidence”
The exhibition ‘Rembrandt’s Amsterdam: Golden Times?’ at the Städel in Frankfurt takes a look at a financial and trading centre during the boom phase of the 17th century. From the perspective of art, a brilliant panorama of the Dutch metropolis emerges that tells of wealth and poverty, fortune and ruin, power and powerlessness.
Florian Rentsch becomes Special Representative — An important signal for Frankfurt as a financial centre
With the appointment of a special representative for the financial centre Frankfurt, the Hessian state government is sending a clear signal. Frankfurt Main Finance congratulates Florian Rentsch on his new role.
The Helaba Capital Market Outlook 2025: Global economy on the catwalk
What will happen to the global economy in 2025? Will the economy get back on track or will it end up bare? Nothing is certain, but the Helaba Capital Market Outlook provides a foretaste of what could come.
