KfW Group
Recent News About KfW Group
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Skilled worker shortage eases slightly in Germany amid economic slowdown
In Germany, the shortage of skilled workers has decreased but remains historically high.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances EUR 50 million for IONITY's EV charging expansion
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced a financing deal with IONITY, providing EUR 50 million to support the expansion of its High Power Charging (HPC) network across Europe.
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KfW IPEX-Bank aids BEW with EUR 1 billion for Berlin's heating transition
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced its participation in a significant financing initiative for BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH.
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KfW Research finds few German SMEs use intellectual property as loan collateral
A recent survey by KfW Research reveals that a modest proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany hold patents or registered trademark rights.
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Financial strain deepens for German municipalities according to KfW survey
The financial state of German municipalities has continued to decline, as indicated by the preliminary findings of the KfW Municipal Panel 2025.
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KfW Group reports steady start to Q1 despite global challenges
KfW Group has reported a promising start to 2025, despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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KfW aligns international financing with Germany's strategic goals
KfW has announced plans to align its international financing more closely with the geostrategic and economic objectives of Germany and Europe.
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US policy impacts German venture capital outlook
The German venture capital market is experiencing challenges due to economic uncertainty, primarily stemming from the United States.
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German private equity market shows slight recovery at start of 2025
The German private equity market has shown signs of stabilization at the beginning of 2025.
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New funding initiatives launched for start-ups in Saxony and Lower Saxony
The German states of Saxony and Lower Saxony have launched new regional programmes aimed at boosting innovation among start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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German SME sentiment stagnates amid trade tensions
Sentiment among German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showed little change in April, following a significant improvement in March.
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SMEs in Germany brace for potential stabilization in wage costs
Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are anticipating a halt in wage and salary increases this year, according to a KfW SME Panel survey.
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Alexander Schober appointed as global head of infrastructure at KfW IPEX-Bank
Alexander Schober has assumed the role of Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025.
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Melanie Kehr steps into new role at KfW's domestic promotion division
Melanie Kehr has assumed a new role today as KfW's Executive Board member responsible for domestic promotional business.
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Aida Welker to join KfW IPEX-Bank's management board, succeeding Andreas Ufer
Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank as of May 1, 2025.
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KfW becomes investor in Germany's first blockchain-based Pfandbrief
KfW's exploration of digital finance has taken a new turn as it becomes an investor in crypto securities, marking a significant shift in its approach.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances Arlanda express high-speed trains in Sweden
KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged and provided SEK 728 million in funding for high-speed trains on the Arlanda express, a non-stop rail line connecting Stockholm to Arlanda Airport.
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DEG backs floating solar project on Java
DEG, an impact and climate financier, has announced its support for a 60MW floating solar power plant on the island of Java, Indonesia.
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Germany loses EU export shares to China, says KfW report
The competition between Germany and China in the European Union markets is becoming increasingly fierce.
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German tech leasing solutions bolstered in Mexico with $20M DEG support
Mexico, known for its strong processing sectors in automotive and electronics, is attracting renewed attention from German businesses.