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Recent News About KfW Group
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Investors show rising interest in Germany’s security and defence sector
A recent survey by KfW Research and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association indicates that 30 percent of investors in Germany have already invested in companies within the security and defence sector.
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Berlin introduces full online company registration via KfW start-up platform app
Entrepreneurs in Berlin can now register their businesses and complete tax registration through a single digital process using KfW’s start-up platform app.
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Ten European banks join new distributed ledger initiative led by SWIAT
Ten European financial institutions have joined forces to launch the Regulated Layer One (RL1) initiative, which aims to establish a common distributed ledger under open and credible governance for regulated market participants.
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KfW IPEX-Bank extends credit line for Trading Hub Europe to support gas supply
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the extension of its credit line for Trading Hub Europe GmbH (THE), continuing a partnership that began in 2022.
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KfW IPEX-Bank arranges €120 million syndicated loan for Uzbekistan’s Agrobank
KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged a syndicated term loan facility totaling EUR 120 million for Agrobank, a state-owned bank in Uzbekistan.
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German minister pledges early recovery support measures for Gaza during Middle East tour
Federal Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan visited the Middle East this week, meeting with students, officials, and aid partners in a trip focused on support for Gaza and regional cooperation.
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German SME confidence falls after five months of gains
Business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany declined in August, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
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KfW expands eligibility criteria for climate-friendly construction loans
KfW and the Federal Ministry for Housing (BMWSB) will introduce changes to the “Climate-friendly construction in the low-price segment” programme starting 1 September 2025.
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KfW Research revises German GDP growth forecasts upward through government stimulus
KfW Research has raised its economic growth forecast for Germany, projecting a 1.5 percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances major upgrade of Haweswater Aqueduct in England
KfW IPEX-Bank has committed £154 million to support the overhaul of the Haweswater Aqueduct in England, as part of a broader £3 billion financing package.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances EUR 45 million for duisport infrastructure investments
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced it will provide EUR 45 million in financing to Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport).
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KfW Research sees moderate business lending growth amid economic uncertainty
New data from KfW Research indicates that new lending to businesses increased by 2.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances Hassa-Dörtyol Tunnel project supporting Turkish infrastructure
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing EUR 200 million in financing for the construction of the Hassa-Dörtyol Railway and Highway Tunnel in Türkiye.
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Credit access tightens for German SMEs while large firms see improved lending terms
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are experiencing increased difficulty in obtaining loans, according to recent findings from the KfW ifo Credit Constraint Indicator.
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KfW reports higher lending volumes driven by SME climate investments in first half of 2025
KfW reported an increase in new financing commitments for the first half of 2025, reaching EUR 39.4 billion, which is EUR 4.7 billion higher than the same period last year.
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KfW Research reports rise in German EV exports and shifting consumer attitudes
Electric vehicles are seeing significant growth in both global and German markets, according to a recent study by KfW Research.
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KfW-ifo index shows rising optimism among German SMEs despite challenges
Germany’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing growing optimism about the near future, according to the latest KfW-ifo Business Climate Index.
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DEG provides $50 million loan package to Tanzanian bank for small business support
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has announced a long-term loan of USD 50 million to CRDB Bank PLC in Tanzania.
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Bangalore opens new metro line with German-backed financing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bangalore’s urban metro system, marking the partial opening of phase 2 in a major expansion project that includes significant German participation.
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Geopolitical uncertainty impacts German venture capital market as investor sentiment declines
Investor sentiment in the German venture capital market has declined sharply due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to the latest findings from KfW Research.