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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

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

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

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

News | Savings and investment union

November 19th, 2025

Pension package: Commission wants to make EU pension product more attractive for providers

On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Feature | Savings and investment union

November 17th, 2025

Capital market: Commission plans centralized supervision and uniform market infrastructure rules

The EU Commission’s market integration package is intended to bundle a series of politically controversial standardization and centralization projects. This should increase the likelihood of progress being made.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Feature | Federal Government

November 16th, 2025

Financial talks under strain: What Klingbeil really wants to achieve in Beijing

Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is traveling to China as the first minister of the new black-red coalition. The trip is considered a test run for the government’s China strategy, with clear positions on Taiwan, the economy, and the war in Ukraine.

By Amelie Richter