Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank “insiders”—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank’s lending decisions

The move comes as part of the Board’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that financial regulations remain relevant and effective in a dynamic economic landscape. Regulation O, which has not seen…

Nvidia Fuels US Markets as Investors Eye Jackson Hole

US markets are poised for a pivotal week, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong corporate earnings, particularly from technology giant Nvidia. However, all eyes are also turning towards the annual…

Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action with Former Employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the execution of a consent prohibition order against Gadiel Rosario-Alvarado, a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, based…

The Tax Declaration 2025: Understanding the "Significant Factual Circumstances" That Require Proof

Nine years ago, a significant tax reform in Germany shifted the obligation from presenting tax documents to simply retaining them. This means that when filing your tax return, you are…

Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of FS Bancorp, Inc.’s Application to Merge with Pacific West Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, officially announced its approval of the application submitted by FS Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, to proceed with its…

Investors are once again looking for residential real estate

Munich. German residential properties are becoming increasingly attractive to investors again. "We are currently experiencing a clear buyer’s market," says Stefan Haas, Managing Director of the Munich-based asset manager MEAG.…

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, officially announced its long-anticipated approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A., based in Madrid, Spain, and its U.S. subsidiary, Santander…

KNDS Eyes September IPO Amid Resurgent Defense Market

The Franco-German defense giant KNDS is reportedly reviving its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in September, signaling renewed confidence in the capital markets for defense industry stocks. This…

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, released the highly anticipated minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on July 28-29, 2026. This publication, occurring precisely…

US-Börsen Kaum Bewegt – Anleiherenditen Ziehen Wieder An

New York, NY – US-Aktienmärkte zeigten sich am Mittwoch weitgehend unbeeindruckt von neuen Wirtschaftsdaten, die sowohl die Inflation als auch das Wirtschaftswachstum betrafen. Während die Anleiherenditen im Laufe des Tages…