Publications

    Finance Blog
    31 Jul 2026

    The SAFE Regulatory Radar in July 2026

    Measures to enhance banking sector competitiveness and simplify sustainability reporting requirements
    Flag, Hand, Weather
    20 Jul 2026

    Resilient businesses in an increasingly uncertain world

    Hillert, Rößler, and Witt: Middle East war, artificial intelligence, and severe weather effects shape managers’…
    The image shows two tall, modern skyscrapers, each featuring glass facades. On the left is the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt, Germany, reflecting a cloudy sky with surrounding trees at its base. On the right is the UniCredit Tower in Milan, Italy, with a curved, sleek design. The tower is reflecting a sunset sky, casting a warm glow over the landscape below. A green diagonal line separates the two buildings, emphasizing the comparison between them.
    01 Jul 2026

    Unicredit/Commerzbank: Is German takeover law in need of reform?

    Bero Gebhard & Tobias Tröger: Unicredit's takeover bid has sparked a debate over takeover law. Calls for reform,…
    30 Jun 2026

    The SAFE Regulatory Radar in June 2026

    Simplifying the bank capital framework and temporary relief on the Basel III market-risk rules
    Two grey fighter jets fly in close formation against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft are angled slightly upward and carry equipment mounted beneath their wings and fuselage. No other objects are visible in the background.
    03 Jun 2026

    What two conflicts reveal about investor expectations in the global arms industry

    After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, defense stocks surged—but after the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, they barely…
    29 May 2026

    The SAFE Regulatory Radar in May

    Private credit vulnerabilities, integrated EU reporting, and climate risk supervision
    28 May 2026

    Macroprudential policies do not lower homeownership rates

    Claes Bäckman: Relaxing downpayment rules may benefit existing homeowners more than first-time buyers
    phones in hands sending digital money
    20 May 2026

    The price of paying: Europe’s payments and the digital euro

    Denise Rößler and Vincent Lindner: Payment service providers like Visa and Mastercard shape Europe’s payments ecosystem.…
    29 Apr 2026

    The SAFE Regulatory Radar in April

    Advancing capital markets integration and clearing the way for Ukrainian support loan