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Germany Urges EU To Crack Down On Big Tech Platforms

Germany Urges EU To Crack Down On Big Tech Platforms
Germany Urges EU To Crack Down On Big Tech Platforms
November 12, 2019  |  Regulation

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier wrote a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager, and asked for tighter regulations on Big...

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Italy Opposes German Proposal For EU Banking Union
Italy Opposes German Proposal For EU Banking Union
November 07, 2019  |  Banking

A German proposal for the EU’s banking union is being opposed by Italy, which said it would impact banks’ ability to compete, according to a...

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German Finance Minister Says Libra Should Be Stopped
German Finance Minister Says Libra Should Be Stopped
October 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Olaf Scholz, Germany’s finance minister, reiterated his opposition to Facebook on Friday (Oct. 18), and said that the release of the cryptocurrency should be prevented....

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Authorities Demand Accounting Details From Germany’s Wirecard 
Authorities Demand Accounting Details From Germany’s Wirecard 
October 17, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

After trying to discredit a report about its dodgy accounting practices, Germany-based Wirecard is facing demands from analysts for comprehensive information about its bookkeeping practices,...

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German Discount Stores Disrupt US Grocery Space
German Discount Stores Disrupt US Grocery Space
October 15, 2019  |  Retail

With simpler stores that offer fewer products at lower prices, German discount chains Aldi and Lidl have increased their sales. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Germany’s State-Backed Banks Advance Merger Discussions
Germany’s State-Backed Banks Advance Merger Discussions
October 09, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

Germany’s state-owned savings and cooperative banks are moving forward with discussions that could create a powerful financial association with $286 billion in assets and a...

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German Rep Resigns From ECB Board Amid Policy Disputes
German Rep Resigns From ECB Board Amid Policy Disputes
September 26, 2019  |  International

Sabine Lautenschläger, Germany’s representative on the European Central Bank’s executive board, has resigned over the institution’s changes to its monetary policy. Get the Full Story...

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Germany’s Cluno Raises €140M To Grow Car Subscription Fleet
Germany’s Cluno Raises €140M To Grow Car Subscription Fleet
September 25, 2019  |  Investments

Germany-based car subscription service Cluno announced that it has raised €140 million in debt financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Deutsche Bank Takes Stake In Open Banking FinTech
Deutsche Bank Takes Stake In Open Banking FinTech
September 19, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Deutsche Bank has acquired a 4.9 percent stake in the German-based FinTech Deposit Solutions, according to a Deutsche Bank press release on Thursday (Sept. 19)....

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