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 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.
DVFA survey: Majority calls for stronger European Sovereignty
Participants in the DVFA monthly survey see Europe at a critical turning point. Security issues, competitiveness and stronger capital market integration are gaining increasing importance amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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.
DVFA survey highlights rising impact of geopolitical factors
According to DVFA survey participants, geopolitical shocks and “Trump 2.0” are increasingly shaping research and investment processes and are raising both uncertainty and the importance of political factors.
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.
