Discover how Allianz is expanding infrastructure investments with a new €1 billion fund while advancing sustainability goals. Learn about Allianz's infrastructure investment strategy, ESG initiatives, and climate-neutral targets for 2050. Get insights into insurance investment trends and sustainable finance.…

Discover why ETFs are ideal for retirement planning with insights from Sebastian Külps, Vanguard's Germany and Austria head. Learn about ETF advantages: broad diversification, transparency, and cost efficiency. See how both investors and financial advisors benefit from ETF-based retirement strategies. Get expert retirement planning advice and investment insights.…

Discover how 460 German banks charge fees for Girocard payments, costing up to €0.75 per transaction. Learn smart financial planning tips to avoid hidden fees, optimize your banking, and manage personal finances effectively. Compare accounts and payment methods.…

Discover East Africa's booming real estate market as a high-return investment opportunity. Learn about risk diversification, sustainable development, and how to achieve yields above 10% in emerging markets like Rwanda and Tanzania. Expert insights on wealth management and portfolio strategy.…

Discover how art investment serves as a sustainable, ethical store of value. Learn about financial returns, emotional dividends, and how art can diversify your investment portfolio. Explore strategies for wealth management and impact investing through tangible assets.…

Discover how Norway's sovereign wealth fund generated €100 billion profit in 2020 through strategic tech investments. Learn what this success teaches about retirement planning, portfolio diversification, and why Germany debates creating its own public investment fund. Essential reading for financial advisors and retirement planning professionals.…

BaFin pressures German savings banks (Sparkassen) to repay customers for incorrectly lowered interest rates. Learn about the legal battle, your potential refund, and what this means for your savings.…

Allianz lowers the annuity conversion factor for private pension plans, reducing guaranteed payouts by ~9%. Learn why this happens, how it affects your retirement income, and what you need to know about guarantees vs. total pension benefits.…

New EU Key Investor Information Document (KIID) rules aim for true investor protection by standardizing fund disclosures. Learn what changed, why the BVI calls it a success, and how forward-looking performance scenarios replace historical data for better investment comparisons.…

Discover the 4 investment personality types identified by LV 1871 to match clients with the right strategy. Learn how to move clients from low-yield savings to effective investments with tailored advice for stocks, ETFs, funds, and insurance-based solutions.…

Sparkasse Düsseldorf is closing accounts of customers who refuse negative interest rates on large balances. Learn what this means for savers, retirees, and your own banking strategy in a zero-interest environment.…

German life insurers issued a record €10+ billion in mortgage loans in 2020, fueling the property boom. Discover what this means for home buyers, investors, and the real estate market.…

Is Germany facing a real estate bubble? Get expert insights from Dr. Klein CEO Michael Neumann on Bundesbank warnings, market overvaluations, and what investors need to know about German property prices, mortgage rates, and long-term investment strategies.…

Low interest rates are driving a German investment revolution. Discover why fund savings plans are booming, how sustainable funds are gaining traction, and what this means for your financial future and retirement planning.…

A growing number of German banks and Sparkassen are charging negative interest rates (Verwahrentgelt) on checking and savings accounts, with some starting from the very first euro. Discover the trend, key banks involved, and strategies for consumers and financial advisors.…

A legal battle over interest calculation in 'PrämienSparen flexibel' savings contracts sees the Saxon Consumer Center win rulings against Sparkassen. Discover the details of the model case, the BaFin's role, and what it means for consumer rights and financial advisors.…

Following Check24's shutdown of its certified account comparison tool, Germany's financial regulator BaFin is stepping in. Learn about the new free, neutral portal for comparing checking accounts, the interim role of Stiftung Warentest, and what this means for consumers and banks.…

Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped German savings and investment behavior. See the top 10 most popular asset classes, from savings accounts to stocks, based on a major Kantar survey. Essential insights for financial advisors and investors.…

Laura Gersch, Allianz Life Board Member, discusses why diverse leadership teams perform better, the necessity of gender quotas in Germany, and how different perspectives drive innovation in the insurance industry.…

Discover why Germans save money and how COVID-19 has changed their financial priorities. Learn about retirement planning, home ownership goals, and emergency fund strategies in uncertain economic times.…