All Articles

Organizations rely on complex processes to deliver their services efficiently while meeting regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. These ...

Geopolitical conflicts are a recurring feature of the global economy, and their economic consequences tend to unfold through the same channels every time: ...

Digital technologies are often seen as a driver of sustainability, yet their actual environmental impact remains uncertain. Do they really improve companies' ...

Historically, the stock market was almost exclusively a male domain for decades. Photographs of the New York Stock Exchange trading floor from 1939 show an ...

In the current debate about reforming inheritance and gift taxes in Germany, one of the central questions is: Should business assets transferred through ...

Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was primarily viewed as a tool for specialists and executives. Today, generative AI based on large language ...

When discussing the future of artificial intelligence (AI), much of the attention centers on computing power. A more urgent bottleneck is arising, mainly ...

Sustainability has become a central pillar of European economic policy. With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Union has ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing healthcare. From analyzing patient data for better diagnoses to optimizing clinical trials, AI is accelerating ...

Do we judge companies solely on their financial success? In classical economics, the dogma has long been that investors and the public primarily focus on one ...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, a less visible but increasingly urgent question arises: what happens to their batteries when they reach the end of ...

Multinational firms use various methods to transfer profits from high-tax countries to low-tax countries. One of the most well-known tactics is transfer ...

Can financial regulation contribute to more sustainable economic behavior? Recent research shows that tools such as climate stress tests may not only improve ...

The holiday season is no longer just about cozy gift exchanges; it's now a critical time for retailers too. With consumers overwhelmed by special deals, gift ...

Many people take unnecessary financial risks or miss valuable opportunities simply because they lack the knowledge for making informed decisions.

When organizations face turbulent times, leadership choices often change in telling ways. Periods of crisis, financial strain, or public scrutiny appear to open ...

Finding the “right” job is often portrayed as a matter of skills, experience, and opportunities. But staying in an occupation over the long term may depend just ...

Dividends are often seen as the holy grail of investing: buy a stock, hold it, and enjoy regular payouts. Stability, reliability, passive income – the dream of ...

The global minimum tax was supposed to ensure greater tax justice – but it has effectively failed. Major economic powers such as the USA, China and India are ...

Professional investors manage a large portion of the world’s wealth. Their investment decisions decide not just how much their clients’ funds grow year on year, ...

California is facing increasing pressure on its water supply as droughts and extreme climate events become more frequent. Managing reservoirs under these ...

Why is it so difficult to beat the stock market with targeted stock picking? Research shows that even professionals rarely outperform the market in the long ...

President Trump’s renewed presidency has reintroduced pronounced uncertainty into the global business environment. Policy decisions such as higher tariffs and ...

Gender diversity remains a persistent challenge in the financial sector. While progress has been made in recent years, women continue to be underrepresented, ...

Inflation was a defining economic issue in 2024 and continues to affect consumers in 2025. Price increases have not hit all products equally: low cost options ...

Pricing models that adjust costs based on real time demand are becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. Known as surge or dynamic pricing, this approach ...

Why is financial education so difficult to grasp, and why does it matter more than ever? As economic systems become increasingly complex, many people struggle ...

Financial literacy is an essential life skill, and experts agree that the earlier children are introduced to the concepts of money management, the better ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The gender pay gap remains a persistent issue in the labor market. Despite ongoing discussions and policy efforts, women continue to earn significantly less ...

Donations play an important role in supporting social causes, yet many people are unsure how to identify trustworthy organizations and ensure that their ...

CEO overconfidence is not always a bad thing for companies but depends on the situation, reveals new research from Marc Kowalzick and Jan-Philipp Ahrens at ...

Sustainable hydrogen Power-to-Gas (PtG) technologies are forecast to become more affordable and energy-efficient in the next decade, reveal experts at ...

Financial insecurity remains a significant issue for women, who, on average, participate less in financial markets and face greater challenges in building long ...

Teaching children how to handle money is widely recognized as an essential life skill. Financial knowledge acquired at an early age can shape future decision ...

How can managers employ both team and individual incentives to foster a supportive and high-performing salesforce?

A new approach to carbon accounting proposes a shift in how companies measure and manage emissions across complex supply chains. Instead of relying on broad ...

Activist hedge fund campaigns play a significant role in influencing corporate strategy and performance. Understanding what drives their success is therefore of ...

What happens when excessive self-confidence reaches the top of an organization? While bold leadership is often associated with change and innovation, it may ...

The transition to fully electric coaches raises important questions about their practical and economic viability. As part of an industry-led initiative, ...

The OECD calculates the minimum tax revenue nicely. The global minimum tax leads to high administrative costs. In the end, Germany could hardly get anything out ...

In today’s polarized political climate, even everyday shopping choices are becoming expressions of identity. This blog explores how growing political divisions ...

Family businesses have long been considered a central pillar of the German economy, particularly when it comes to employment. Over the past decade, their role ...

More and more financial institutions are becoming the target of raids in connection with cum ex deals, and the first prison sentences for bankers have already ...

The monetization of corporate data is becoming increasingly important in the context of digital transformation. Companies face the challenge of unlocking the ...

Eye colour, hair colour, surnames, money; we can inherit all of these things from our parents, whether genetically or otherwise. But did you know, you can ...

The gender gap in academia remains a central issue with long-term implications for both scientific progress and society as a whole. Despite numerous discussions ...

German companies have a long-standing tendency to underreport their actual earnings. In December 2021, more than 15% of firms indicated that they deliberately ...

Female role models who challenge traditional gender norms can play a powerful role in shaping women’s career paths. This blog explores how greater visibility of ...

Effective leadership in times of uncertainty requires more than just strategic decision-making: It demands clarity, adaptability, and strong principles. This ...