China's state banks often demand extensive collateral for loans to emerging and developing countries. A research project involving the Kiel Institute for the World Economy warns of a lack of transparency and the circumvention of regulatory and parliamentary control.
By Leonardo Pape
Short sellers were the first to smell fraud in the Wirecard case. They also uncovered shady practices in other cases. In the EU, however, there are many hurdles to keep them out of the market.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China is introducing new avenues for international trade in its national currency, the renminbi and expanding investment opportunities for foreign investors. However, multiple factors continue to constrain the pace of financial market liberalization.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Tuesday, the European Commission unveiled its reform plan for the securitization market. However, it remains unclear how much capital could actually be freed up or whether the changes will result in more credit flowing into the real economy.
By Table.Briefings
France, Spain, Germany and four other EU member states have launched a new label for savings and investment products. Products that invest at least 70 percent of their capital in European companies can now carry the "Finance Europe" label.
By Table.Briefings
The EU Commission wants to boost the securitization market with a regulatory proposal scheduled for mid-June. Drafts now show that the Commission wants to reduce capital requirements and simplify the criteria for standardized securitizations.
By Table.Briefings
Hélène Rey sheds light on the opportunities for the euro in a phase of upheaval triggered by US President Donald Trump. The economist refers to Kindleberger's theory, which he set out in his book on the global economic crisis of 1929 to 1939.
By Markus Grabitz
Trump's erratic policy raises doubts as to whether the US central bank would provide the Europeans with dollar backstop financing in the event of a crisis.
By Redaktion Table
Shortly before the EU summit deals with the issue, the Commission presents its ideas for the savings and investment union. There are still tensions regarding centralized market supervision. European savings and investment accounts are also intended to help mobilize capital for European investments.
By Table.Briefings
After a four-year dry spell, Chinese tech shares are skyrocketing. This trend could continue, analysts say. Responsible for this is the triumphant rise of the domestic AI start-up DeepSeek – and Donald Trump's heavy-handed policies.
By Jörn Petring
