CFS Survey: ‘The Future of Retail Banking in Germany’
The German financial sector believes that retail banking is on the verge of significant change: competition is intensifying. New entrants are putting pressure on the established players.
Frankfurt has benefited from Brexit in many ways
Ten years after the referendum, it is clear that Frankfurt as a financial center has benefited significantly in many areas,
Banking employment in Germany is growing at its fastest rate in 25 years
According to the latest FMF Employment Barometer 2026, the banking sector is defying the economic downturn and creating thousands of new jobs. This makes Germany one of the strongest drivers of job creation in the European banking sector.
Frankfurt Advances into the Global ESG Top Tier
According to the latest edition of the Global Green Finance Index, Frankfurt is now among the world’s leading centres for sustainable finance and performs particularly strongly in the depth of its green finance market offerings.
The Frankfurt Start-up Award is entering the next application phase
Founders can now apply in one of three categories: Local, Innovation and Impact Founder. A panel of experts will then shortlist the companies that will be in with a chance of winning prize money of €15,000 at the awards ceremony in November.
Commerzbank SME Institute established at Frankfurt School
The new SME Institute creates a platform for practice-oriented research and strategic exchange. It supports companies in addressing transformation, innovation, and financing in a targeted way.
CFS Index: Financial institutions expand, service providers lag behind
The CFS Index shows an overall stable development in the fourth quarter of 2025, behind which growing differences between financial institutions and financial service providers are emerging.
CFS Survey: “What impact will agentic AI have on the financial industry?”
The German financial sector is already making widespread use of AI and sees significant potential in its application. At the same time, it expects noticeable effects on employment and work structures in the coming years.
Promoting Financial Literacy: Oliver Behrens on the Educational Initiative “Experiencing Finance in Frankfurt”
In an interview, Frankfurt Main Finance President Oliver Behrens explains why financial education is more important than ever and how the initiative ‘Experiencing Finance in Frankfurt’ works.
Frankfurt Main Finance and the Hessian Ministry for Economic Affairs present the latest Financial Centre Report
The new Financial Centre Report highlights the strength and diversity of the Frankfurt financial centre and outlines the key actions needed to further expand its role as a leading European financial hub.
