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Positiver Trend bei Private Equity Fonds in Deutschland
Die europäische Private-Equity-Branche hat Lehren aus der Finanzkrise gezogen: Statt auf „Leveraged-Buy-Outs“ setzen die Fonds zunehmend auf eigenkapitalfinanzierte Übernahmen und Minderheitsbeteiligungen, wie aus dem aktuellen „Private Equity Trend Report 2013“…
A good 4th quater for the German equity capital market
After a weak start, the German equity capital market picked up at the end of 2012: “With a figure of € 5.84 billion, investments almost reached the level of the…
In Germany and Elsewhere, Energy Storage is Key to Unlocking Renewable Energy
19 january 2013 BERLIN — For Michael Specht, the solution to Germany’s future energy needs lies in a rectangular framework of steel pipes and valves the size of a VW…
Germany to Cut Risks for Offshore Wind-Farm Delays
19 january 2013 BERLIN — Germany backed measures to charge consumers and grid operators for risks linked to installing sea- based wind farms, in an effort to support investments from…
Debate Continues in Germany over Cost to Ratepayers for Renewable Energy Incentives
19 january 2013 Berlin and Dusseldorf — German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to cap taxpayer subsidies for renewable energy is aimed at limiting the political fallout among voters from a…
Vestas and Mitsubishi Planning to Build Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine
19 january 2013 BERLIN — Vestas Wind Systems A/S is in talks with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to build the biggest offshore turbine for the $81 billion wind energy industry,…
Merkel’s Ex-Finance Minister to Oppose Her
15 january 2013 BERLIN — Germany’s leading opposition party on Friday nominated a quick-witted former finance minister to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year’s general election, in a jolt…
Germany’s Banking Crash Was Worse Than Britain’s
15 january 2013 We’re not really encouraged to think of things like this, but it would seem that Germany’s banking crash was worse than that in the UK. Or at…
Minimum capital requirements for banks analysed
Eliminating the complexity and misguided risk-weighting system in favor of tangible equity capital could not be more logical or sound. It does not surprise me that Deutsche Bank is one…
Is Basel III going to prevent another global banking crisis?
As the world struggles to address the urgent need to have stronger capital standards for banks, I am reminded of a Midwestern saying I heard often as a young man:…
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