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Union Investment To Veto Higher Pay For Deutsche Bank Board Members
Union Investment plans to vote against the proposed reform of the supervisory board compensation at Deutsche Bank during…
German Central Bank Chief Advocates for Interest Rate Hike
Joachim Nagel, President of the Bundesbank, has strongly argued for an interest rate increase within the next four…
German Local Governments Fear Credit Freeze Bank Crunch Threatens Infrastructure Decline
The German District Council Day (DLT), the country’s major association representing the interests of districts to the federal…
Kidnapping Suspects Flee Sinzig Police Raid Bank After Capturing Victims
Police raided the bank affected by the kidnapping incident in Sinzig, along with adjacent residential units, on Friday…
Bank Hostage Crisis in Sinzig Police Underway Since Morning
According to preliminary reports, a hostage crisis occurred at a bank branch located in the city center of…
Multiple Suspects and Hostages Involved in Sinzig Bank Takeover
According to the Koblenz Police Headquarters, the police are currently dealing with a hostage situation at a bank…
German Central Bank Signals Rate Hike Expected in June
Friedrich Joachim Nagel, President of the Federal Bank, predicts that interest rates are likely to increase in June.…
European Central Bank extends rate freeze holding key interest rate at two percent
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that following its committee meeting in Frankfurt, it has once again extended…
Deutsche Bank Settles Cum-Ex Tax Dispute With Treasury and Partner Banks
Deutsche Bank has reached settlements with the tax authority and other banks concerning the tax‑refund claims for several Cum‑Ex…
SPD Rejects Unicredit’s Attempt to Acquire Commerzbank In Defense of Systemically Important Bank
The SPD parliamentary group has firmly rejected Unicredit’s bid to acquire the Commerzbank.“Commerzbank is a systemically important bank…
German Chancellor Merz Warns Israel Against Further West Bank Annexations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, voiced strong concern over Israel’s new annexation plans in the…
German SPD MP Accuses Israel of Undermining Two‑State Solution in West Bank
Reem Alabali Radovan, the German development minister, has accused Israel of making a two‑state solution effectively impossible through unlawful…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
German Bank Raid Alleged Money Laundering
Investigators appear to have raided Deutsche Bank over a money‑laundering complaint. Beginning Wednesday morning, federal police, acting on behalf…
German and Austrian Central Bank Presidents Warn US Fed Independence Loss Sparks Global Risk
German central bank chief Joachim Nagel and Austrian chief Martin Kocher both point out that the possible loss of the…
World Bank Praises Paraguay’s Reform Program and Frees Additional 117 Million Dollars
The International Monetary Fund praised Paraguay for its progress and announced the release of another roughly US$117 million. The…
Bank Earnings Drag US Markets
“Market Sentiment Weakens Amid Banking Disappointments and Dollar Strength” US equities experienced a modest downturn on Wednesday, signaling…
Bank Chief Urges Faster Reforms
The German banking sector’s leading voice is issuing a stark warning to Chancellor Scholz’s coalition government, arguing that…
Bank Chief Predicts Steady Interest Rates to 2026
German Banking Chief Predicts Inflation Stabilization, Rules Out ECB Rate Shifts Christian Sewing, President of the Association of…
West Bank Settlement Expansion Sparks International Condemnation
A coalition of leading European nations, alongside Japan, Iceland, Malta and others, has issued a sharp rebuke of…
Aid Group Faces Bank Account Closures
The left-wing support organization “Rote Hilfe” (Red Aid) is facing an existential crisis after two banks abruptly terminated…
Germany Condemns West Bank Settlement Expansion
Berlin condemns Israeli security cabinet’s decision to advance settlement construction, escalating tensions and undermining prospects for a two-state…
eID Card Risks Expose Bank Security
Investigations by the Süddeutsche Zeitung have revealed a significant and potentially catastrophic security vulnerability in Germany’s newly introduced…
Merkel Urges Netanyahu West Bank Restraint
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed the depth of Germany’s commitment to Israel…
West Bank Raid Targets Militants
Israeli security forces have commenced a significant new military operation within the West Bank, escalating tensions in an…
Germany Debates World Bank Nuclear Funding
A rift is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition over the nation’s stance on financing nuclear power projects in…
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Home Loans
Deutsche Bank is embarking on a significant restructuring program, targeting reductions in consumer lending, private mortgage financing and…
Bank Watchdog Exits Deutsche Bank
The German financial regulator, BaFin, has discontinued the special supervisory mandate overseeing Deutsche Bank’s retail banking division, marking…
Bank Streamlines Tech With Application Purge
The Deutsche Bank is embarking on a significant overhaul of its technology infrastructure, decommissioning over 2,000 legacy IT…
KfW Cuts Development Bank Jobs
The state-owned development bank, KfW, is implementing a significant downsizing initiative within its development division, impacting approximately one…
Bank Fears Send US Markets Sliding
Market Volatility Signals Growing Economic Unease US equity markets experienced a significant downturn Thursday, fueling anxieties surrounding potential…
Bank Chief Warns of Existential Shift
The traditional role of banks is facing a profound upheaval, according to former Commerzbank CEO Manfred Knof, who…
German DAX Waits Ahead of Central Bank Meeting
European markets exhibited a cautious start to the trading day Thursday, with the Dax opening largely unchanged. Around…
Dax Climbs Deutsche Bank Soars
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, managed a modest gain on Thursday, closing at 24,296 points. This…
Bank Must Alert Customers on Contract Flaws
A recent ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has mandated that banks actively inform…
Merz Urges Netanyahu West Bank Caution
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
DZ Bank Expands Global Reach
The German cooperative banks’ leading institution, DZ Bank, is embarking on an ambitious international expansion strategy, aiming to…
Germany Slams Unicredit’s Bank Move
The German government has characterized the recent increase in stakes held by Italian banking group UniCredit in Commerzbank…
a Bank Account
Financial Inclusion Remains a Challenge in Germany, Consumer Advocacy Group Finds A recent survey conducted by the Consumer…
86% of Germans Now Bank Online, a Record High!
German citizens’ online banking habits reach a new high, with 86 per cent of the population now using…
Billions Left on Forgotten Bank Accounts?
German Government Estimates Billions of Dollars Forgotten on Bank Accounts A recent report by the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”…
A Bank Account in the Heide and a Learning Curve
New German Finance Minister Takes a Conservative Approach to Budgeting In a recent interview with German weekly newspaper…
US Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged, Inflation Remains Elevated.
The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has left its key interest rate unchanged at a range of…
Deutsche Bank CEO Urges Rapid Reforms Amid Economic Uncertainties
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing urges new government to swiftly implement necessary reforms Christian Sewing, CEO of Deutsche…
DWS and Deutsche Bank Expand Private Credit Partnership
Deutsche Bank and its asset management subsidiary DWS expand cooperation on private loans The collaboration between Deutsche Bank…
Stock Markets Plummet, Trump Slams Central Bank Chief as ‘Loser’
US Stocks and the dollar fell again after President Donald Trump escalated his attack on the US central…
Ruble Soars 40%: Trump-Moscow Rapprochement and Smart Central Bank Strategy Drive Record Gain
The Russian ruble has broken through the psychologically important threshold of 81 against the US dollar, reaching its…
Swiss Franc Soars as Dollar Weakens Amid Trade War, Swiss Central Bank Holds Steady
Swiss stock market remains calm amidst global market volatility and trade tensions. The Swiss Market Index (SMI) has…
Swiss Journalists Face Legal Pressure, International Media Averts Attention Amid Bank Secrecy Concerns
le secret bancaire suisseDes journalistes internationaux travaillant sur des affaires de corruption et de blanchiment d’argent sont de…
Sweden’s Central Bank Warns of ‘Digital Payment Apocalypse’
Sweden’s Cash Payments Decline Amid Central Bank’s New Recommendations Sweden, known for its high digital payment rate, has…
Ex-Chancellor to Steer Billions at Europe’s Bank?
A former Austrian Federal Chancellor, Karl Nehammer of the ÖVP, is expected to be nominated for a directorial…
OIL APOCALYPSE: Russia’s Central Bank Warns of 1980s-Style Oil Price Crash
According to a report by the news agency Reuters, which claims to have seen a closed presentation prepared…
Will Central Bank Independence Survive the Outburst?
US Stock Markets Decline on Thursday The US stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones…
BREAKING: German Bank Abandons Russia, Sells Business Amid Ukraine Crisis
Commerzbank to Accelerate Exit from Russian Market, Regardless of Ukraine Ceasefire Commerzbank has made the strategic decision to…
SAPOROSCHJE: The Battle for the Dnieper’s Right Bank Has Begun?
A Ukrainian Blogger and Military Analyst, originally from Sumy, is uncertain about the significance of recent developments, but…
BANK WARNING: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Catastrophe If Coalition Talks Drag On
A top executive of the German banking association, Heiner Herkenhoff, has warned against prolonged coalition negotiations. According to…
Russia’s Central Bank Pushes Back on Cashless Revolution
Russia’s Central Bank Chief Elvira Nabiullina discussed plans to roll out a digital ruble at a meeting with…
BUNDESBANK BOMBSHELL: German Central Bank Suffers Historic Loss for the First Time in 45 Years!
The German central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, reported a balance sheet loss of 19.2 billion euros for the…
EU Bank to Fund German Army Base in Lithuania?
Lithuanian Government Seeks EIB Funding for German Army Base The Lithuanian government has requested financial assistance from the…
BREAKING: Russia’s Central Bank to be Tamed by Parliament?
A draft federal law is to be submitted to the Russian Duma on February 13 by Deputy Speaker…
BANK BOMB: Commerzbank to Slash 3,900 Jobs in Shocking Cost-Cutting Drive
Commerzbank to Cut Over 3,900 Full-Time Positions by 2028, Mostly in Germany Commerzbank has announced plans to reduce…
GOLD APOCALYPSE: Russia’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Plummet by 50% as Record Gold Bar Prices Spark Panic Withdrawals!
The traditional trade of physical gold by major banks for large clients, including gold mining companies and gold…
Israel’s West Bank to US, Sparking Global Firestorm!
US President Donald Trump has outlined a comprehensive vision for the Gaza Strip on Truth Social. According to…
Radio Silenced: German Station Kontrafunk’s Bank Account Frozen Without Explanation, Sparking Fears of Political Censorship
A recent development in Germany has raised concerns about the closure of bank accounts belonging to critical media…
DAX SOARS TO RECORD HIGH, Leaving Deutsche Bank in the Dust!
The Dax index started the trading day on Thursday with gains. By 9:30 am, the benchmark index was…
Switzerland’s Central Bank at Risk of Being Left Behind in the Crypto Gold Rush?
The financial world is abuzz. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are changing the rules of the game – and…
West Bank Under Siege
Israel has launched a new military operation in the West Bank, targeting the Palestinian city of Dschenin, according…
BANK BATTLE: Our X-Account is Back, But for How Long?
It happened quickly. Just a few hours after RT DE filed a complaint with the platform X about…
Bank Blacklist: Volksbank Cuts Ties with AfD, a New Era of Political Censorship?
A local branch of the AfD has reported on the news service X that the Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss…
Syria Soaring: Baerbock’s Lavish 5-Jet Entourage Breaks the Bank!
The trip of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) to the new power holders in Syria has posed…
Bank Hostage Drama Ends in Police Capture
Bank Hostage Situation Ends with Arrest of Suspect A dramatic hostage situation unfolded in the small town of…
BANK HORROR: Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Hesse
A hostage-taking incident occurred at a bank in Rimbach, a municipality in the Bergstraße district of southern Hesse,…
3 Killed, Many Injured in West Bank Attack
At least three Israeli civilians were killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday in the northern West Bank,…
Shut Down: Al Jazeera’s West Bank Office Target of Palestinian Power Struggle
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Activities in West Bank The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced on January 1st the…
The EU proposes a major overhaul of bank payments
The European Commission has proposed a law according to which banks will have to immediately carry out all…
They set out to rob a bank, but ended up calling the police
They set out to rob a bank, but ended up calling the police. A gang of bank robbers…
A branch of the Russian bank, Alfa Bank goes bankrupt
A branch of the Russian bank, Alfa Bank goes bankrupt. Amsterdam Trade Bank, a subsidiary of the Russian…