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Recent News About KfW Group
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KfW IPEX-Bank joins financing for Poland's largest renewable energy project
KfW IPEX-Bank has joined a consortium of commercial banks and international financial institutions to finance the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project in Poland.
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Germany supports Syrian recovery amid political transition
The recent developments in Syria, marked by the departure of President Bashar al-Assad and the rise of a new ruling alliance led by Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have brought significant changes to the region.
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KfW Award Urban Living seeks entries from municipalities for innovative projects
Applications for the KfW Award Urban Living 2025 are open until March 17, 2025.
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KfW IPEX-Bank extends CEO Belgin Rudack’s contract through 2027
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the extension of Belgin Rudack's contract as CEO until the end of 2027.
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Consortium invests €50M in Bangladesh's textiles for safety and environment
Textiles from Bangladesh are globally recognized for their affordability, but this often came at the cost of safety and environmental standards.
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Corporate loan growth resumes after two-year decline
In the third quarter of 2024, new lending from banks to the corporate sector increased for the first time in two years, according to KfW Research.
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Germany faces weak investment activity compared internationally
Germany is experiencing weak investment activity compared to other countries, both in the private and public sectors.
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DEG invests $4 million in South African InsureTech firm Naked
DEG has announced a $4 million equity investment in the South African online insurance platform, Naked.
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German business founders' use of 'start-up' term examined
In Germany, a significant number of business founders describe their ventures as start-ups, with 27% of them using this term for their businesses.
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German SMEs face rising challenges accessing loans amid restrictive banking practices
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are facing increasing challenges in accessing loans, according to recent findings.
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German municipalities face investment backlog threatening sports facilities
Despite financial challenges, municipalities in Germany are maintaining a broad range of sporting facilities.
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German start-ups raise €7.4B as venture capital market shows recovery
The German venture capital market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with start-ups raising approximately EUR 7.4 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year.
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Business owners face challenges in finding successors
More business owners in Germany are considering closing their operations due to difficulties in finding successors.
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KfW IPEX-Bank backs RIVE's expansion in rail sector with €270 million financing
RIVE Private Investment, a European investment firm, is expanding its railway sector activities with an additional €270 million in senior financing.
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ERP Start-up Loan expands to include part-time businesses
Good news for aspiring entrepreneurs as the ERP Start-up Loan - StartGeld has expanded its eligibility criteria since January 1, allowing more new business owners to apply.
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Dirk Schumacher named new chief economist of KfW Group
Dr. Dirk Schumacher has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of KfW Group and will start his role on April 1, 2025.
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KfW provides EUR 100 million loan to boost Chile's green hydrogen sector
KfW has entered into an agreement with the Republic of Chile to provide a promotional loan of EUR 100 million aimed at developing a green hydrogen economy in the country.
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Fewer German SMEs innovating amid economic challenges
Innovation activity among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany is experiencing a significant shift, according to recent findings by KfW Research.
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KfW Capital invests EUR 100 million into climate-tech venture capital funds
KfW Capital has announced the successful full investment of approximately EUR 100 million in seven venture capital funds as part of its Green Transition Facility.
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports Stagecoach's growth and electrification plans
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financial support to Stagecoach Group, aiding the company's refinancing efforts.