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News | Finances

March 2nd, 2026

Taxes: Authorities report lower costs for businesses

Tax procedures in China are increasingly being handled digitally – saving time and money, officials say.

By Marcel Grzanna

Dombrovskis und Albuquerque im Pressesaal der EU-Kommission

Talk of the Town | Financial policy

February 26th, 2026

Financial services: Call for a new omnibus divides the Commission

The Commission is under mounting pressure to simplify the laws governing financial service providers. But within the European Commission, Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque is pursuing other priorities.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Indonesia

January 19th, 2026

Indonesia: President’s nephew nominated to central bank board

President Prabowo is promising annual growth of eight percent. A more accommodative monetary policy by the central bank could make that goal easier to reach. Now concerns are growing that family ties could be used to exert influence over an institution meant to be independent.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Cambodia

January 7th, 2026

Crypto fraud: Cambodia deports alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

Businessman Chen Zhi is at the center of a major international cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime scandal.

By Amelie Richter

News | Real estate crisis

December 14th, 2025

Construction sector: Another default threatens China’s growth

Chinese property developer Vanke is fueling fresh concerns about the country’s crisis-hit real estate sector. A potential default could trigger renewed turbulence in financial markets.

By Marcel Grzanna

Opinion | Finances

December 8th, 2025

Climate: The internationalization of the renminbi closes the financing gap

China's three renminbi bond markets offer low-cost financing options for climate projects in the Global South, while traditional donors are increasingly withdrawing.

By Ma Jun and Sean Kidney

Maria Luís Albuquerque bei einer Pressekonferenz in Brüssel

Feature | Savings and investment union

December 5th, 2025

Financial market integration: Albuquerque calls on member states to act

At the presentation of the legislative package on financial market integration, the Financial Markets Commissioner warned against inaction. Industry reactions to the Commission’s most far-reaching step in financial market regulation to date have been predominantly positive.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Dessert | Finances

November 27th, 2025

Why Brussels could soon face a US-style shutdown

The Brussels region is sitting on a mountain of debt, has a high deficit, no new government and no budget for 2026. Two banks want to suspend their credit lines at the end of the year.

By Stephan Israel

Wirtschaftsweiser Achim Truger: Die Lasten der Verteidigungsausgaben würden über Steuern fairer verteilt.

News | Defense

November 26th, 2025

Economic expert Truger calls for tax increases to finance rising defense spending

The economist argues that higher, progressive taxes would distribute the burden of rising military spending more equitably.

By Robert Wallenhauer

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News | Savings and investment union

November 21st, 2025

Pension package: Consumer advocates criticize Commission’s approach

The EU Commission’s pension package does not address the core problem of the poor quality of European pension products, consumer advocates complain. The Commission’s arguments are based on feedback from the financial sector and is putting its hopes on greater competition.

By János Allenbach-Ammann