European initiative: EU, KfW and French development bank AFD launch project against water shortage in Jordan EUR 152 million to improve drinking water supply and waste water disposal Financing provided by Germany: EUR 80 million Improvement of water supply for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, France, Germany
Tagged AFD, EU, KfW, water shortage
Fast-growing enterprises are crucial for economic growth and job creation Employment of graduates, international orientation and R&D activities are the main drivers of fast growth Frankfurt am Main, 02-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful, fast-growing enterprises are very important for economic development. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Germany, Small Business
KfW supporting public-private company rAREH with the construction of hydropower stations in Sub-Saharan Africa USD 8 million for Rwanza hydropower station Frankfurt am Main, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Set up and funded by KfW on behalf of the German Ministry for … Read the full press release
Prize for start-ups formed in or after 2012 EUR 35,000 in total prize money Awards to be presented to 16 regional winners and one national winner Winners to be chosen for one special award and one “people’s choice” award Frankfurt … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Germany, Small Business
Tagged KfW, KfW Entrepreneurs' Award
Move is to strengthen Germany as a location for start-ups and fast-growing innovative technology firms Planned investment volume of EUR 2 billion over the next 10 years Subsidiary is scheduled to be founded in early 2018 and commence operations in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany
Tagged Dr Ingrid Hengster, equity finance, Jens Spahn, KfW, Matthias Machnig
Improved business situation and expectations drive SME business climate to record level Large enterprises are much more satisfied with their present business situation but less optimistic Economic outlook for Germany continues to brighten Frankfurt am Main, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Small Business
Tagged business climate in Germany, KfW, KfW-ifo SME Barometer
New business loans up 2.6% in fourth quarter of 2016 Increase driven by the expectation of rising borrowing costs, but businesses remain reluctant to invest KfW Research expects business lending to continue rising moderately in the first half of 2017 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Small Business
Tagged Business Lending in Germany, Dr Jörg Zeuner, KfW
Breaking ground for the fourth solar power plant in Ouarzazate NOORo I – IV becomes the largest solar power complex in the world Electricity for 1.3 million people Frankfurt am Main, 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of the Moroccan … Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, 28-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Working together with another bank, KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing to build a new and modern logistics centre for the REWE retail group in Koblenz. The loan of up to EUR 58 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Germany, Retail
Tagged KfW, KfW Energy Efficiency Programme, KfW IPEX-Bank, Markus Scheer, modern logistics centre, REWE
KfW study: only 16% of SMEs rely on e-commerce Share in total turnover is still low Retailers, wholesalers and young businesses are pioneers Frankfurt am Main, 14-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — E-commerce, the selling of products using online channels, still plays … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Small Business
Tagged Dr Jörg Zeuner, E-Commerce, German SMEs, KfW, online retailer
The deadline is 1 March 2017 KfW Award for Housing and Construction celebrates 15th anniversary Winners receive a total of EUR 30,000 This year’s motto: “Enlarge, extend, convert – creating and modernising efficient living space” Frankfurt am Main, 07-Feb-2017 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Construction, Germany, Real Estate
Tagged Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW, KfW Award for Housing and Construction, sustainable living projects
Confidence rises among SMEs and large enterprises Domestic demand remains sound as companies hope for a recovery of export markets Upswing will enter fourth year under difficult conditions FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 29-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Small and medium-sized enterprises in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Germany, Small Business
Tagged Dr Jörg Zeuner, KfW, KfW-ifo SME Barometer, SMEs
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine out of ten apprentices train in mid-sized companies SMEs are bucking the trend and keeping their trainee numbers constant at around 1.2 million Manual trades are particularly popular Refugees are reason behind first … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Germany, Small Business
Tagged Dr Jörg Zeuner, KfW, KfW SME Panel, SMEs
Need for funding unchanged in 2016 at EUR 70–75 billion Strong demand for liquid EUR bonds – even with negative yields Outstanding access to the market, including in USD, facilitates the issue of liquid global bonds Demand for sterling bonds … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged international capital markets, KfW
German municipalities report EUR 136 billion investment backlog Investment need is particularly high in schools and education, road and transport infrastructure Municipal treasurers anticipate rising spending needs to integrate immigrants and refugee children FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Germany, Government, Investment
Tagged German municipalities, investment, KfW, KfW Municipal Panel 2016
A loan of EUR 150 million for the People’s Republic of China Improvement in general environmental conditions Reduction in emissions from industry as well as the energy, transport and agricultural sectors Frankfurt am Main, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW has … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, France, Germany
Tagged Dr Norbert Kloppenburg, finance measures to reduce emissions, KfW
KfW Research expects GDP growth of 1.6% for 2016 and 1.8% for 2017 Private consumption is driving growth while investment is held back by uncertainties The main risks to the recovery are financial market turbulence, slower growth in emerging economies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Germany
Tagged Euro area economy, KfW, KfW Business Cycle Compass Euro Area
Final increase to the extraordinary promotion for creating refugee accommodation – up to a total of EUR 1.5 billion by means of interest-free loans for municipalities Around 550 loan commitments with a total volume of EUR 1,045 million have been … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Government, Society
Tagged interest-free loans, KfW, Peter Altmaier, refugees, refugees' permanent housing and social integration
Funding of EUR 70-75 billion planned for 2016 “Green Bonds – Made by KfW” – sustainability rating of banks to be taken into account for the award of mandates European cooperation in the securitisation of SME loans Frankfurt am Main, 11-12-2015 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Germany, Investment
Tagged Dr. Günther Bräunig, KfW, long-term funding
This year’s topic: “Urban living – houses in the city” Total prize money of EUR 30,000 for the winners Application phase ends 7 March 2016 Frankfurt am Main, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “Urban living – houses in the city” is this year’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Construction, Germany, Real Estate
Tagged Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW, KfW Award for Construction and Housing 2016
ROME, 7-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), KFW and the European Investment Fund (EIF) jointly invested in a mezzanine tranche of a cash securitization of lease receivables extended to small – and – medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in Italy. … Read the full press release
Automated assessment of eligibility for promotion and loan commitment at the push of a button for KfW’s housing sector products Clients benefit from faster and easier access to promotion FRANKFURT, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) has become the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online
Tagged Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Michael Horn, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe
Grants for KfW Efficiency Houses increased by five percentage points Repayment bonus of 7.5% introduced for individual measures within the lending programme Maximum loan amount raised to EUR 100,000 FRANKFURT, 8-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW is making further improvements to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, Marketing
Tagged "Energy-Efficient Refurbishment" programme, Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW, Sigmar Gabriel
KfW Research foresees only a slight rise of 0.9% for 2015 compared with the previous year Increasing dynamism over the coming year thanks to growing capacity utilisation in the economy Frankfurt am Main, 6-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — After a very … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Marketing
Tagged Dr Jörg Zeuner, German corporate investments, KfW, KfW Investment Barometer
KfW is continuing its advisory programme in 2015 Founders and young entrepreneurs receive a grant for professional advisory services FRANKFURT, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW will be offering its self-funded “Start-Up Coaching in Germany” advisory programme from 1 May 2015. In … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Small Business
Tagged European Social Fund, KfW, “Start-Up Coaching in Germany” advisory programme
German SMEs are falling victim to demographics One third of SME owners is older than 55 Older entrepreneurs make far fewer investments This erodes company assets and curbs growth FRANKFURT, 24-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Demographic change is having a major impact … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Small Business
Tagged capital stock depreciation, demographics, Dr Jörg Zeuner, KfW, SME owners, SMEs in Germany
5% increase in repayment bonuses for all KfW Efficiency House standards Binding right to grants for construction supervision FRANKFURT, 06-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW improves its “Energy-Efficient Refurbishment” programme: The repayment bonuses for all KfW Efficiency House standards have become … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany
Tagged "Energy-Efficient Refurbishment" programme, Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW, Rainer Baake
KfW IPEX-Bank provides funding for Viking River Cruises Order for the building of river cruise ships placed with Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock Frankfurt am Main, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is financing the construction of ten river cruise … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Christian K. Murach, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, river cruise ships, Viking River Cruises
Germany: KfW Research cuts growth forecast for 2015 by half to 0.8%; 2014 expectations also lowered once again to 1.4% Eurozone: economic output grows only 1.0% in 2015; 2014 forecast is 0.7% Frankfurt am Main, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government
Tagged Dr Jörg Zeuner, German economy, KfW, KfW Economic outlook 2015
Promotional funds have helped convert 134,000 residential units to meet senior citizens’ needs since the programme’s launch Commitments more than doubled in 2013 Need for barrier-free homes remains high Frankfurt, Germany, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the last five years, KfW … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Real Estate, Society
Tagged "Age-appropriate Conversion" programme, BMUB's, Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW