Mergers are more likely to fail because of people than numbers – how to turn communication into a success factor
Read on to find out why communication represents the greatest opportunity in a merger process and how banks can avoid the typical real-life pitfalls through clarity, stringency and dialog as well as target group-specific approaches.
Pay Transparency Directive: from an equality issue to a management and P&L risk
This article outlines the risks arising from the new legal framework – and the steps institutions must now take to align transparency requirements, profitability and regulatory expectations.
How can regional banks retain young customers?
Roughly 15% of Germany’s population – over 12 million individuals – falls within the 14 to 27 age group. Why are young customers digitally savvy, but financially overwhelmed? In view of the migration of young customers, how is the role of the primary bank changing?
Regional Banking Study Austria 2024: interest rate turnaround – what comes after the peak?
Regional banks are a crucial pillar of the Austrian financial sector. Therefore, zeb has once again examined the current situation and future challenges of Austrian regional banks.
Tackling the shortage of skilled workers – is more really always better?
Quality over quantity: the decisive difference in recruiting
Agile leadership in times of change
The key lever for a successful modern organizations is agile leadership. What are the main challenges and what is their impact on leadership?
Determining heirs, shaping the future – estate forecasting
In the coming years, banks must aim to identify heirs and promote the retention of inheritable assets that are at risk of migration – the zeb.estate forecast is a suitable tool to achieve this.
Beyond banking: activating the communal spirit through new approaches in the region
In our interview with Binjamin Sancar, Member of the Board at Raiffeisen OÖ Ventures, we give you an insight into the beyond banking steps Raiffeisen OÖ Ventures is taking and the opportunities and challenges this entails.
Beyond banking: opportunities for regional banks to position themselves in the market
Interview with Tjark Klindworth from Volksbank eG Südheide – Isenhagener Land – Altmark. With the joint venture QUIDT, Tjark Klindworth develops innovative, digital solutions for regional small and medium-sized enterprises that go beyond the scope of their core business.
BaFin sets the focus on the credit institutions’ real estate portfolios
In addition to the usual audit types, BaFin has established “real estate business“ as a new focus area for its audits.
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