The Role of the ISSB in Frankfurt as a Co-Shaper of Global Rules
The ISSB anchors Frankfurt in the competition for global sustainability standards. What remains decisive is how closely Europe’s rules align and how this relieves the burden on companies.
DVFA Monthly Survey: Majority Expects Persistently High US Yields – Doubts About American Dominance Continue to Grow
Frankfurt am Main, September 8, 2026. The US government bond market is increasingly causing concern among capital market participants. The current DVFA Monthly Survey focused on the causes and consequences of the recent rise in yields.
The results: 50% of DVFA Investment Professionals see high government debt as a key reason. At the same time, 79% expect that interventions by the US Treasury will not be sufficient to stop the trend. Regarding the question of a gradual loss of importance of the US in the international bond market, opinions are divided: 49% expect this development, while 42% do not.
Schnabel Calls for Tokenized Central Bank Reserves
ECB Director Speaks Out in Favor of Central Bank Ledgers at Jackson Hole – BIS Chief Focuses on Programmable Bank Deposits Within the Existing System
Frankfurt Main Finance Turns 18
Frankfurt Main Finance e.V. celebrates its 18th anniversary. Time to take stock and reflect upon 18 milestones.
3 Questions for Lothar Albert, Managing Director at TRADERS’ media GmbH
Finance26 is introducing a new event format in Frankfurt that aims to bring the financial industry and private investors together. The interview explores what sets Finance26 apart from existing financial events, the role financial education plays, and the long-term goals the organizers are pursuing with the new format.
Deutsche Bank Appointed First Renminbi Clearing Bank in Europe
Deutsche Bank Supports Economic and Financial Relations Between China and Europe
3 questions for Dr. Rolf E. Stokburger, Managing Partner at Stokburger Executive Search
Sarah Schmidtke to become CEO of Frankfurt Main Finance
Sarah Schmidtke is to become CEO of the Frankfurt Main Finance e.V. financial centre initiative with effect from 1 February 2027. She will drive forward activities to strengthen the financial centre and be responsible for setting up the secretariat.
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.
CFS Index: Financial institutions see revenue and earnings growth nosedive
The CFS Index signals a slightly more subdued but still stable state of the German financial sector in the first quarter of 2026. Expectations for revenue, earnings and employment in particular are more cautious.
