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Recent News About KfW Group
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German SMEs struggle with sustainability data amid changing banking expectations
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are not well-prepared to meet the potential future demands of banks and savings banks for sustainability indicators during loan negotiations.
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DEG invests $20M in Mexican sustainable housing through Vinte's SDG bond
DEG has strengthened its partnership with Vinte Viviendas Integrales, S.A.B. de C.V. (Vinte) by investing in sustainable housing projects in Mexico.
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KfW outlines funding strategy for 2025 focusing on green bonds and digitalization
KfW Group has announced its plans for the upcoming year, outlining its funding strategy and focus areas during its annual capital market press conference.
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Skills shortage impacts German industry less but remains high
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, nearly 32% of businesses in Germany reported being affected by skills shortages.
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German-African Business Summit focuses on collaboration opportunities
The German-African Business Summit (GABS) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2nd to 4th, 2024.
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Growth Fund Germany commits over half target volume within first year
Around one year after its final closing, the Growth Fund Germany has committed more than half of its target volume of EUR 567 million to 29 venture capital funds as of November 30, 2024.
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Stefan Wintels' contract as CEO extended by KfW until September 2029
KfW's Board of Supervisory Directors has confirmed the extension of Stefan Wintels' term as Chief Executive Officer until September 30, 2029.
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Arkansas solar project secures $300 million funding for green energy development
Green & Clean Power LLC (GCP) has secured approximately $300 million in debt and equity financing to develop a solar energy generation and battery storage facility in Osceola, Arkansas.
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German SMEs face ongoing decline in business sentiment
The sentiment among German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continued its downward trajectory in November, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline.
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Bio24 Social wins KfW people's choice award for tackling loneliness
The startup Bio24 Social from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been awarded the people's choice award as part of the KfW Entrepreneurs' Award.
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KfW appoints Aida Welker to board; extends Dr Velibor Marjanovic's contract
KfW has announced the appointment of Aida Welker to the Management Board of its subsidiary, KfW IPEX-Bank.
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Germany advances national hydrogen strategy with EUR 24 billion KfW loan
KfW is backing the development of a national hydrogen core network in Germany, acting on behalf of the German Federal Government.
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Morocco advances towards renewable energy goal with new wind farm
Morocco is advancing its renewable energy goals with the commissioning of the Jbel Lahdid wind farm in Essaouira.
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KfW enables digital submissions for heating system promotion grants
KfW has announced a new step in its plan to promote climate-friendly heating systems.
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Germany's corporate sector boosts climate investments despite hurdles
In 2023, businesses in Germany increased their investments in climate solutions, reaching a total of EUR 85 billion.
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KfW revises Germany's GDP growth forecasts amid rising uncertainties
KfW Research has revised its economic growth forecasts for Germany, adjusting the expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for 2025 to 0.5%, down from the previously anticipated 1.0%.
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Banks finance Mainova WebHouse's sustainable data centers in Frankfurt
A consortium of banks, including ING, Investec, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, Kommunalkredit, LBBW, NORD/LB, and SEB, has agreed to provide EUR 475 million in debt financing to Mainova WebHouse.
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German venture capital investor sentiment improves but exit challenges persist
Sentiment among venture capital investors in Germany has shown significant improvement in the third quarter of 2024.
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German private equity market sentiment hits four-year low
Sentiment in the German private equity market has significantly deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter.
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KfW IPEX-Bank boosts funding for Voltera's US electric vehicle charging expansion
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced a $50 million financing deal for Voltera, a company focused on developing and operating charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle fleets in the United States.