Research & Markets

Economic developments, dynamics, opportunities and potentials in banking

Observations and analyses of the current state of the banking sector, market volumes and margins of banking products and offers as well as relevant players in financial services.

Research & Markets

Economic developments, dynamics, opportunities and potentials in banking

Observations and analyses of the current state of the banking sector, market volumes and margins of banking products and offers as well as relevant players in financial services.

notebook with data as a metaphor for the EU Green Bond Standard and the vdp standard

The EU Green Bond Standard and the vdp standard

Besides the GBP, two other standards have emerged in the EU and Germany respectively, which zeb believes will become relevant for the market: the EU Green Bond Standard and the vdp standard. We will delve into these in partโ€ฏ3 of our series.

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A woman using a smartphone as a symbol of the strengthening of banks' digital sales channels

How can banks strengthen their digital sales channels?

In a world where, on average, people check their smartphones every twelve minutes, banks can no longer afford to ignore mobile-first offerings. Many regional banks responded early and now offer technically sophisticated online banking systems and powerful apps.

App usage is highย โ€“ and in purely quantitative terms, digital log-ins have even increased customer contact. Yet it is clear that sales success through digital channels is still falling short of its potential.

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zeb.market.flash 56

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 worldโ€™s top banks are demonstrating solid financial performance and increased profitability in a market environment that remains volatile.

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Abstact globe in a green environment as a metaphor for the climate risk analysis

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?

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