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BF.direkt AG
Red tape in Berlin is becoming more and more absurd – what kind of influence does Berlin politics have on the federal government?
The rent ceiling remains a hotly disputed topic, although finding someone who thinks the cap will stick around for long is quite a difficult task. Even Berlin Senator Katrin Lompscher, from the leftwing party Die Linke, is advising tenants not to... Read more
24 Jan 2020
ivankmit
Who’s afraid of liquidity?
No investor likes to leave their money lying around for long. Large cash holdings reduce total returns and can even cost money because of negative interest rates. This leads to investment targets being missed, much to the chagrin... Read more
20 Dec 2019
Wit Olszewski
More than 1,000 cryptocurrencies have already failed – here’s what will affect successes in future
Many cryptocurrencies have been launched in the past few years, often to great fanfare and celebration, only to fade and fail as the public and investors shun them. According to Coinopsy, which tracks such failures, there are some 1,085 dead coins... Read more
22 Nov 2019
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In Berlin, hyper-gentrification has proved just how fast conflict-torn cities can change
Modern day Kreuzberg is one of Berlin’s most trendy and multicultural neighbourhoods. Its central location, dynamic mix of cafes, shops and nightlife, alongside residential streets and lucrative river views all fuse to embody a vibrant urban... Read more
15 Nov 2019
European Central Bank, CC BY-NC-ND
How German politics is contributing to the dispossession of savers
Mario Draghi has just ended his term as president of the European Central Bank. He led the bank since 2011 but hardly enjoyed the best of reputations in Germany – in the end it was his radical low interest rate policy which made Germany’s ... Read more
12 Nov 2019
Markus Hill
Family offices, private bankers and HNWIs also like to discuss topics such as asset allocation, product selection, fund boutiques and sustainability
Family Offices, private bankers and HNWIs also like to discuss topics such as asset allocation, product selection, fund boutiques and sustainability. “On the 16th of October the conference “Private Wealth Germany Forum” will take place in Munich. Read more
2 Oct 2019
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WeWork IPO: why investors are beginning to question the office rental firm’s value
WeWork looked set to become the latest tech startup to launch on the stock market at an astronomic valuation. It still could. The office rental company was initially valued around US$47 billion. Now there’s talk of this being halved to US$20 billion. Read more
11 Sep 2019
BF.direkt AG
Political risks dominate the market
The ECB signals an extension to the period of low interest rates. However, market participants are not focused on interest at the moment. Political risk represents a greater current risk – and not just in the residential real estate market. Read more
26 Aug 2019
KAUFLAND
Why grocery retail will remain a core product in the future.
“Handel ist Wandel - Trade is change” is a well-known saying. But at the moment this is more than just an empty phrase, as general market conditions change for the worse. And change faster and with more far-reaching consequences than ever before. Read more
22 Aug 2019
Cushman & Wakefield @ Daft Media Limited
Which city lies between Darmstadt and Koblenz? Answer: Dublin
A recent study by Union Investment and BulwienGesa asked this question: for investors in student accommodation, which cities are most attractive? Read more
21 Aug 2019
