Editorial Blog

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Gender Stereotyping in Financial Ads: Men Overwhelmingly Feature as the Central Figure

Financial advertising has long relied on gendered stereotypes, shaping how men and women are portrayed in roles of authority, expertise, and responsibility. ...

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“AfD Stirs Hostility Towards Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”

The relationship between business and politics is becoming increasingly fraught. In election campaigns, companies and brands are more frequently drawn into ...

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“Women Leading The Finance Industry”

Financial independence and sound financial decision making play an important role not only in personal prosperity but also in shaping broader life choices. ...

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Regulation & Public Policy

Cum-Cum-Investigations Against The Sparkasse

The cum cum deals are considered one of the largest tax scandals in Germany, with estimated losses to the state amounting to billions of euros. Ongoing ...

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How Do I Explain Price Increases to My Customers Without Scaring Them Away?

Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn are raising their prices, which is increasingly affecting consumers. For companies, communicating these price increases remains a ...

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“Finishing your studies at Mannheim is something to be proud of”

Matthew Rodzik from Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario in Canada, shares his impressions of his time at Business School Mannheim as an international exchange ...

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Why Women Invest Less in Capital Markets Than Men And How We Can Change That

The Gender Investment Gap refers to the fact that women invest less in the capital market than men. This is the case in most Western countries and is linked to ...

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People Are More Charitable If Their Employer Is Environmentally-Conscious

As humans, we are influenced by those around us throughout our lives. Parents and other relatives can shape the people we become as we grow up. Our friendships ...

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Sustainable Business

Magic with ESG key figures

New sustainability reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and accountability, but questions remain about their effectiveness. While standardized ...

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Are There Now Supply Bottlenecks After the Houthi Attacks?

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are affecting global supply chains and raising concerns about potential bottlenecks in the flow of goods. The recent ...

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