The stock rally continues, but the problems remain
zeb.market.flash #56, Q2 2026: Despite geopolitical tensions and a gloomy economic outlook, the stock markets rebounded significantly in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, the world’s top banks are demonstrating solid financial performance and increased profitability in a market environment that remains volatile.
ICS fitness check – future-proofing your internal control system
A well-functioning and effective internal control system (ICS) is an integral part of a bank’s management of non-financial risks and contributes to a secure and properly organized business.
zeb.Corporate Banking Study 11.0: what do companies expect and what do (or should) banks offer them?
German small and medium-sized enterprises – the backbone of the German economy – are under pressure. In an economic situation characterized by high uncertainty and a lack of momentum, corporate insolvencies are constantly reaching new record levels.
Are digital twins the invisible game changers in the financial industry?
Digital twins combine real-time data, simulations and artificial intelligence to create virtual representations of processes, infrastructures or customer systems. But how exactly can digital twins be applied effectively in the financial industry?
What do baseline and (re)baselining mean in relation to decarbonization pathways?
In this article, we present tried and tested approaches for (re)baselining and the analysis of real transformation effects that enable the efficient and transparent implementation of decarbonization strategies.
How losing SNCI status can change the regulatory playing field of small institutions
Loss of SNCI status is no longer the exception, but an expression of a new paradigm in European banking supervision.
War, oil, inflation – and the impact for banks
zeb.market.flash #55, Q1 2026: The escalation in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a massive energy and inflation shock in the first quarter of 2026.
Time gain analysis: how can actual time allocation in the back office be made transparent?
The zeb.time gain analysis focuses on a streamlined, anonymized activity survey and an analysis of actual time allocation. Practical insights illustrate how transparency in workflows and bottlenecks is created and how this can lead to actionable improvements in credit processes, organizational structure and leadership culture.
Replacing gut feeling with data – determining peer groups in the European financial sector
How is the structural similarity of banks represented mathematically?
How should regional banks conceive working time in order to combine flexibility and productivity?
Working time has become a decisive competitive factor for success. If you want to attract talent, retain top performers and work efficiently at the same time, you need a systematic working time concept. In practice, the focus is often too strongly on rigid case-by-case solutions. Instead, companies need guidelines that combine customer benefits, employees’ needs and profitability.
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