Thomas Groß elected as VÖB President
• Erk Westermann-Lammers takes over as Vice President
• Eckhard Forst appointed honorary member in recognition of his highly committed service
• Thomas…
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VÖB Stock Market Forecast: AI and interest rate speculation support the markets – risks remain manageable
- Strong market recovery following “Liberation Day” in early April
- DAX benefits from stable global economy and investment momentum
- AI and interest rate…
VÖB Capital Market Forecast: Slow recovery in Germany, global uncertainties continue to weigh on the market
- Global economy impacted by tariff disputes
- Germany shows signs of an economic turnaround
- ECB nearing end of interest rate cuts – Capital market interest…
Call for a Regulatory Pause – Now!
The European Commission’s consultation on advancing market integration through the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) is a welcome step. The…
EU Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy: Good approach – but misses the mark
The aim of the European Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) is to encourage more retail investors to invest in the capital market. The…
GBIC comments on the ESMA consultations implementing prospectus-related aspects of the Listing Act
The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) has commented on two consultation papers published by ESMA in Q4 2024 which prepare ESMA input to…
Eckhard Forst: "The EU could help with housing construction"
VÖB-President Eckhard Forst has expressed a generally positive opinion in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung (available in German) regarding the EU's…
GBIC comments on the European Commission consultation on the functioning of the EU securitisation framework
The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC), together with True Sale International (TSI), an initiative to promote the German securitisation market,…
Corporate Schuldscheindarlehen (SSD): Default rates remain low, trend towards green products, five VÖB members as market leaders
Berlin – Corporate Schuldscheindarlehen (SSD) is an attractive investment opportunity for investors, characterized by low default rates and a growing…
Financing the Transition: Public Banks call for Leaner Regulation
Berlin - As the European elections approach, public banks are emphasizing the urgent need for the EU to implement the Basel III banking package and…
Iris Bethge-Krauß: There are many ways to get involved in our democracy. The simplest is certainly to make use of your right to vote.
"The Concern for our democracy has moved many of us this year. People have taken to the streets to stand up for our democracy all over Germany. We are…
VÖB-Positions on the European Election 2024: a brief overview
As public banks, we are aware of the importance of a strong EU. In our positions on the 2024 European elections, we showcase how we want to strengthen…