Germany

Commerzbank Warns Of Pandemic-Related Bankruptcies In 2021
Commerzbank Warns Of Pandemic-Related Bankruptcies In 2021
November 05, 2020  |  Banking

Commerzbank, Germany’s second-largest bank, is bracing for widespread bankruptcies among small and mid-sized business customers as the pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the global...

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German Authority Opens Probe Into Amazon, Apple Over Alleged Anticompetition
German Authority Opens Probe Into Amazon, Apple Over Alleged Anticompetition
October 28, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

German antitrust regulators are investigating both Amazon and Apple over possible anticompetitive behavior in the country, according to German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, quoted by Reuters....

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Germany, France Plan Business Closures Amid Uptick In COVID Cases
Germany, France Plan Business Closures Amid Uptick In COVID Cases
October 28, 2020  |  Coronavirus

To fight a rise of COVID-19 infections, authorities in both Germany and France have opted to institute a partial lockdown for a month, The Wall...

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Big Tech Regulatory Tracker: Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Oracle, Google Dispute; Ukraine Considers Tax On Digital Platforms From Abroad
Big Tech Regulatory Tracker: Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Oracle, Google Dispute; Ukraine Considers Tax...
October 12, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from Big Tech firms, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators and politicians from the U.S. to Europe. Get the...

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German Bank Raided Over $117M Wirecard Loan
German Bank Raided Over $117M Wirecard Loan
September 29, 2020  |  Loans

A team of police and investigators raided the headquarters of KfW, a German state-owned development bank, over a 100 million euro ($117 million) loan it...

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Compliance In The Clouds: How The Pandemic Is Affecting Banks’ Cloud-Native Futures
Compliance In The Clouds: How The Pandemic Is Affecting Banks’ Cloud-Native Futures
September 23, 2020  |  Cloud Banking

Banks must adhere to shifting payments and data-privacy regulations as more consumers go digital. In the latest Digital Banks And The Power Of The Cloud...

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Major German Tech Firm Backs Call For Accelerated EU Digital Currency
Major German Tech Firm Backs Call For Accelerated EU Digital Currency
September 15, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

A major German digital security firm that is a significant player in the electronic payments sector on Tuesday (Sept. 15) has backed a call by...

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German Cabinet Takes Aim At Big Tech’s Internet Presence
German Cabinet Takes Aim At Big Tech’s Internet Presence
September 09, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Big Tech’s battles with European regulators continue to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Germany’s Trading Exchange Manager Seeks To Call Out Rule-Breaking Companies
Germany’s Trading Exchange Manager Seeks To Call Out Rule-Breaking Companies
September 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Deutsche Boerse, Germany’s exchange manager for trading shares and other securities, is seeking Parliament’s approval to “name and shame” companies in the wake of the Wirecard AG scandal,...

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