The stock rally continues, but the problems remain
zeb.market.flash #56, Q2 2026: Despite geopolitical tensions and a gloomy economic outlook, the stock markets rebounded significantly in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, the worldโs top banks are demonstrating solid financial performance and increased profitability in a market environment that remains volatile.
zeb.Corporate Banking Study 11.0: what do companies expect and what do (or should) banks offer them?
German small and medium-sized enterprises โ the backbone of the German economy โ are under pressure. In an economic situation characterized by high uncertainty and a lack of momentum, corporate insolvencies are constantly reaching new record levels.
What do baseline and (re)baselining mean in relation to decarbonization pathways?
In this article, we present tried and tested approaches for (re)baselining and the analysis of real transformation effects that enable the efficient and transparent implementation of decarbonization strategies.
War, oil, inflation โ and the impact for banks
zeb.market.flash #55, Q1 2026: The escalation in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a massive energy and inflation shock in the first quarter of 2026.
Replacing gut feeling with data โ determining peer groups in the European financial sector
How is the structural similarity of banks represented mathematically?
Lending business until 2030: strategic challenges โ between algorithm and aspiration
The world of lending is facing a tectonic shift. Anyone who believes that digitalization is merely another chapter in the long history of increasing efficiency fails to grasp the seismic scope of the transformation.
Climate risk analysis in banking
Which three key questions need to be considered when implementing climate risk analysis? And what requirements should banks observe in order to successfully implement the climate risk analysis?
Quo vadis, Supply Chain Act? Scenario planning is more critical than ever
What requirements will apply at the national and European levels going forward? What is the expected timeline and scope of these changes? How can companies navigate supply chain due diligence and reporting amid significant planning uncertainty?
Private Banking Study Germany: enjoying a tailwind in a volatile interest rate environment
In our โPrivate Banking Study Germany 2025โ, we have analyzed the market comprehensively and identified key trends and fields of action. The focus is on four levers that will determine future relevance and earnings power.
Energy performance certificates in real estate financingย โ generating sales potential from regulatory obligations!
Energy efficiency and sustainability have become key issues in almost all branches of economic activity in recent years. Both topics are also gaining in importance in the area of real estate financing, particularly with regard to legal requirements and the handling of energy performance certificates.
This raises complex questions for banks and, above all, their managers: How can the requirements be met efficiently, what challenges need to be overcome and what (sales) opportunities does a proactive approach to energy performance certificates offer?
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