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.
Digital banking: How banks can gain the trust of customers
The Deloitte study “Building Trust in Digital Banking” shows that despite the advantages of online banking, German bank customers prefer personal contact for more complex financial products. Banks face the challenge of designing digital offerings in such a way that they strengthen customer trust and at the same time enable personal interactions.
Companies plan to invest in generative AI
Generative artificial intelligence, for example in the form of ChatGPT, has already arrived in the everyday lives of many people and, according to a new study by KPMG, the use of AI is also gaining momentum among companies in Germany. Not only do 53% of the companies surveyed intend to increase their investments in generative AI in the coming year, 67% of those surveyed also expect an increase in turnover thanks to the use of AI.
The digital euro – next generation banking for the eurozone?
The ECB is pushing ahead with plans for the digital euro, while banks have to weigh up strategic challenges and opportunities. The latest insights from KPMG look at the developments and their potential impact on the banking world.
CFS index rises slightly thanks to strong employee growth
In the first quarter of 2024, the CFS index rose by +1.2 points to 108.4 points. The financial sector recorded strong employee growth and higher investments among service providers, but declining sales and earnings. Financial institutions remain cautious, while service providers are optimistic about the current quarter.
Green bonds: Germany is on the USA’s heels
Green bonds have long since become mainstream on the financial markets. They account for 80% of all sustainable issues. New issuers are likely to continue to provide plenty of new supply.
Interview Adam Farkas – “Financing the energy transition needs a mature capital market”
On May 28, AFME/OMFIF’S 4th Annual Conference on European Financial Integration will take place. We spoke to the CEO of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), Adam Farkas, not only about the event, but also about geopolitical and economic developments on the financial markets
KPMG study- Digital Assets in Germany 2024
The study “Digital Assets in Germany 2024” focuses on the asset class of digital financial products such as crypto assets. It sheds light on various aspects, including attractive investment trends, the types of investors active in the market and the growth prospects that investors still recognise in the market. The comparison with the previous study provides insights into changing behaviour patterns and attitudes, particularly with regard to risk assessment.
Need for action to reinforce economic security and support net zero – a German-Japanese perspective
Despite the distance of around 9,000 kilometers between Berlin and Tokyo, Germany and Japan are close partners. Both countries are intensifying their bilateral relations and face similar transformation challenges due to their dependence on frictionless global trade and net zero commitments. The Frankfurt Main Finance study presents a three-step approach to managing global supply chain risks.
Fintech 2023: Development at a glance
In 2023, fintech companies recorded a decline of 31% in investments to 113.7 billion dollars, compared to 164.1 billion dollars in the previous year, according to the results of the “KPMG Pulse of Fintech” for the second half of 2023.
