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Growth Capital: Early-stage financing as the key to the future

Anke Welkoborsky

In der dynamischen Welt des Venture Capital (VC) ist es unerlässlich ständig up to date zu sein. Der Ausbau des Venture Capital-Ökosystems spielt eine entscheidende Rolle für die wirtschaftliche Zukunft. Start-ups sind die Innovationsmotoren unserer Zeit, und sie stehen vor einer Vielzahl von Herausforderungen, die sich gerade in Deutschland aufgrund politischer und wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheiten weiter verschärfen. Um die Zukunftsfähigkeit Deutschlands – und nicht nur die wirtschaftliche – zu sichern, ist es essenziell, dass diese ausreichend finanziert werden. Hierfür sind Wachstums- und Innovationskapital der Treibstoff.

The Executor - a martial name for meaningful work

Das Testament, eine so notwendige wie immer wieder aufgeschobene Einrichtung. Nur 35% der Deutschen haben ein Testament. Das ist ebenso bedauerlich wie gefährlich. Denn die gewillkürte, also testamentarisch und damit individuell festgelegte Erbfolge unterscheidet sich unter Umständen sehr von der gesetzlichen Erbfolge.

Die geplanten Sondervermögen und steigenden Staatsausgaben in der EU haben die Zinsen erneut steigen lassen. Das belastet vor allem Unternehmen mit mittlerem Rating, da ihr Risikospread die Finanzierung zusätzlich verteuert.

Rising interest rates, declining stability? Counteract with smart restructuring

Wolfram Döring

15 January 2025

Correction of errors in current and historical reporting data

Daniel Mittelstädt

In April of last year, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a new guideline on the resubmission of historical data under the EBA reporting regulations (EBA/GL/2024/04).1 This primarily concerns Pillar I reporting data, but also data that is regularly submitted to the supervisory authority.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial industry, introducing new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. But why is AI proving to be such a transformative force in this sector?

18 December 2024

The Future of AI in Finance: 4 Key Trends to Watch

14 February 2025

Agentic Artificial Intelligence: From Co-Pilots to Auto-Pilots in Auditing

Marco Schreyer

The future of auditing is significantly shaped by the deeper integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI). The evolution of AI agents from mere supporters to autonomous actors capable of independently analyzing audit-relevant information and performing audit tasks is a pivotal development that is redefining the efficiency and quality of audits.

3 February 2025

The future is DORA – Four top training programmes

Jörg Lobbes

The increasing digitalisation is amplifying the reliance on information and communication technology (ICT) within the financial sector. With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the European Union has established a regulation for all financial institutions within the EU. The aim of this regulation is to strengthen the European financial market against cyber risks and disruptions to ICT.

30 October 2024

Spotlight on IT Governance: DORA – the key to digital security in the financial sector

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie die Einhaltung des Digital Operational Resilience Acts in Ihrem Unternehmen sicherstellen, um Cyberrisiken zu minimieren und Ihre IT regulatorisch konform aufzustellen.

The slow train of instant payments is finally set to become a high-speed train! With the EU Instant Payment Regulation, the European online payment service Wero was launched to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the European economic and financial sector.

Those declared dead live longer! Are PayPal and co. getting some European competition in the form of Wero?

Stephan Mitschke

Scaling AI in finance - A guide for executive managers

Prof. Dr. Bernd Wallraff

In der dynamischen Welt des Finanzwesens ist der Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) längst kein Zukunftsthema mehr, sondern Realität. Doch während viele Unternehmen erste Schritte in der Implementierung von KI getan haben, stellt die Skalierung dieser Technologien eine besondere Herausforderung dar.

For years now, blockchain technology has been making waves. At times, being proclaimed a key driver for the next industrial revolution. At others, condemned as nothing more than a useless gimmick powering a gigantic Ponzi scheme. Regardless of the public and market sentiment toward the technology, there are certainly reasons it has received so much attention beyond speculation.

Blockchain Beyond Speculation: The Real Impact of Decentralized Systems

31 January 2025

5 Practical Use Cases of AI in Financial Services

Nova Heidt

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial services industry, enabling institutions to operate more efficiently, make better decisions, and enhance customer experiences. From streamlining operations to mitigating risks, AI has become a cornerstone of innovation in finance. Its applications span a wide range of areas, helping organizations respond to challenges and opportunities with speed and precision. In this blog post, we explore five practical use cases of AI that are already driving this transformation today.

15 October 2024

Everything under control? AI and machine learning in the finance industry

Prof. Dr. Jan Neuhöfer

Due to its high performance and broad range of applications, the use of AI will soon become standard in many areas of working life, so that its effective use will be crucial for the competitiveness and long-term prospects of each individual. It is therefore essential for board members and executives to start exploring the possibilities and challenges of today's AI systems as soon as possible. A proactive approach that takes into account both the potential and the risks will be crucial to remaining competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Climate Change and Financial Inclusion

Ricardo A. Estrada Villalta

Climate change has a global impact in human lives relentlessly threatening the supply of clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food and safe shelter. According to the WHO, between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250 000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress alone.

Real estate companies are having to fundamentally rethink their business models and processes. Restructuring can help companies position themselves for the future. It offers them the opportunity to optimise processes, reduce hierarchies and speed up decision-making.

Restructuring as an opportunity for the real estate industry

Growth Capital: Early-stage financing as the key to the future

Anke Welkoborsky

The Executor - a martial name for meaningful work

Rising interest rates, declining stability? Counteract with smart restructuring

Wolfram Döring

Agentic Artificial Intelligence: From Co-Pilots to Auto-Pilots in Auditing

14 February 2025

Correction of errors in current and historical reporting data

15 January 2025

Daniel Mittelstädt

The Future of AI in Finance: 4 Key Trends to Watch

18 December 2024

The future is DORA – Four top training programmes

3 February 2025

Spotlight on IT Governance: DORA – the key to digital security in the financial sector

30 October 2024

Those declared dead live longer! Are PayPal and co. getting some European competition in the form of Wero?

Stephan Mitschke

5 Practical Use Cases of AI in Financial Services

31 January 2025

Scaling AI in finance - A guide for executive managers

Prof. Dr. Bernd Wallraff

Blockchain Beyond Speculation: The Real Impact of Decentralized Systems

Everything under control? AI and machine learning in the finance industry

15 October 2024

Prof. Dr. Jan Neuhöfer

Climate Change and Financial Inclusion

Ricardo A. Estrada Villalta

Restructuring as an opportunity for the real estate industry

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