DVFA survey: No general stock market bubble, but warning signs in individual segments.
Participants in the DVFA monthly question currently do not see a broad-based bubble forming in equity markets. However, excesses are being identified above all in individual market segments, in technology stocks, and in the increasing dominance of a small number of mega-cap companies.
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.
10 Years Brexit Referendum – Frankfurt Takes Stock and Sees Positive Results
Ten years ago, in June 2016, a majority of voters in the United Kingdom voted for their country to leave the European Union—a decision with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the financial industry. It is time to take stock of what has changed in Frankfurt as a financial center since then.
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.
Financial Centers Frankfurt and Tokyo sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Organization of Global Financial City Tokyo and Frankfurt Main Finance sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the financial centers of Tokyo and Frankfurt.
FMF Honorary President Dr. Lutz Raettig receives honorary plaque from the City of Frankfurt
The City of Frankfurt honors Dr. Lutz Raettig’s long-standing commitment to Frankfurt as a financial center and his national and international networking.
Commerzbank and LGT new members of FMF – Change in the Board of Directors
Commerzbank has become a new full member and LGT Bank has become a new supporting member of the Financial Marketplace Initiative Frankfurt Main Finance (FMF). Dr Bettina Orlopp, CEO of Commerzbank, has joined the FMF Board and Executive Committee as an additional member. In addition, Nurten Erdogan, Chief Financial Officer of ING Germany, took over the position from long-standing board member Nick Jue on the FMF board.
Frankfurt Main Finance assumes spokesperson role at the working group of German financial centres ‘GERMANY FINANCE’
Since its foundation in 2021, Germany Finance has established itself as a working group of German financial centres. The role of spokesperson will be handed over from NRW to Frankfurt in 2025.
Frankfurt Main Finance in the Finance Committee of the Bundestag
On 4 November, the Finance Committee of the Bundestag discussed the planned reform of the bank levy. Frankfurt Main Finance, represented by Managing Director Hubertus Väth, was invited as an expert witness. The conclusion: a repayment of the bank levy would be a good signal for Germany as a financial centre — an end to the ban on deducting operating expenses is a must.
Frankfurt financial centre and region appeal for an open Europe
On the occasion of Europe Day on 9 May 2024, representatives of the financial centre and the and the region are making a joint appeal to the public.
