KfW Research presents first study about young social entrepreneurs For 154,000 social entrepreneurs, social contribution matters more than earning an income Social entrepreneurs start up more often with new-to-market and technological innovations than the average They are more likely to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Small Business
Tagged businesses, Dr Jörg Zeuner, entrepreneurs, Germany, KfW, RESEARCH, Social Entrepreneurs, Startups
A total of up to EUR 35,000 in prize money “New construction” and “modernising existing buildings” categories Apply by 20 February 2019 FRANKFURT, 07-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The application phase for the KfW Construction Award 2019 is starting now. Until … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Construction, Germany, Real Estate
Tagged Architecture, Award, building, construction, Dr Ingrid Hengster, energy efficiency, KfW, Professor Hans Kollhoff, property, real estate
EUR 18.5 million for host municipalities Potential conflicts reduced Income and employment opportunities for refugees improved FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 16-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW has signed an agreement worth EUR 18.5 million with FEICOM (Fonds Spécial d´Equipement et d`Intervention Intercommunale), a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Society
Tagged Cameroon, European Union, FEICOM, KfW, refugees
The 16 regional winners have been selected Awards presented to successful entrepreneurs who have expanded their business Awards ceremony held at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin on 11 October 2018 Total prize fund of … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Award, ENERGY, entrepreneurs, KfW
Joint press release from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, KfW and KfW Capital Joint initiative between Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), Federal Ministry of Finance and KfW to expand the markets for venture … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Alexander Thees, Dr Ingrid Hengster, Dr Jörg Kukies, funding, Germany, KfW, KfW Capital, Peter Altmaier, VC, VD, venture capital, venture debt
Business sentiment of small and medium-sized enterprises continues to improve Large enterprises are also more optimistic Robust upswing, but many risks remain Frankfurt am Main, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With the recent truce in the trade conflict between the US and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Germany, Government, International Trade, Small Business
Tagged business_climate, Doctor Jörg Zeuner, German SMEs, KfW, SME, SMEs, trade, trade conflict
High demand for labour has led to first increase in traineeships and apprenticeships since 2011 Around 90% of trainees and apprentices undergo training in small and medium-sized enterprises Women choose other training occupations than men – and are paid less … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Education, Germany, Management
Tagged apprentices, Doctor Jörg Zeuner, Germany, KfW, SME Panel, SMEs, trainees, vocational training
EUR 300 million provided to safeguard irrigation farming Project secures source of income for 5 million Egyptians Hydropower plant enables climate-friendly power generation Frankfurt am Main, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2018-08-13), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated a barrage across … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged agriculture, Asyut, barrage, EGYPT, farming, irrigation, KfW, loan, loans, Nile, power, Professor Joachim Nagel
Credit line for EUR 200 million Increased energy generation capacity based on solar and wind power Additional power supply for over 270,000 Indian homes Improved environmental and social standards Frankfurt am Main, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On behalf of the German … Read the full press release
Joint press release by KfW and WWF Photography and panel discussion: Sebastião Salgado’s commitment to reforestation in Brazil – new approaches to sharing knowledge KfW and WWF support Brazil in the reforestation of 12 million hectares Key contribution to climate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Germany, Management
Tagged Berlin, Dr Joachim Nagel, Dr Maria FlachsbarthRita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Dr Maritta Koch-Weser, Instituto Terra, KfW, Lélia Deluiz Wanick, Museum of Natural History, panel discussion, photography, reforestation in Brazil, Sebastião Salgado, WWF
EUR 35 million for small farmers in North and South Kivu Securing the food supply for 180,000 people Reintegrating returning internally displaced persons (IDPs) Generating sources of income for the population Frankfurt am Main, 09-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On behalf of … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Financial, Germany, Society
Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr Joachim Nagel, farmers, food security, food_security, IDPs, KfW, loan, North_Kivu, refugees, returning IDPs, South_Kivu
SME business climate drops moderately as expectations decline But SMEs still rate their current situation better than ever Large enterprises are clearly less optimistic Growth rate is on the way back to normality Frankfurt am Main, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — After … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Small Business
Tagged business climate, Dr Jörg Zeuner, economy, GROWTH, KfW, SME, SME Barometer
KfW Research confirms growth forecast of 2.4% for 2018 Growth expected to slow to 2.1% in 2019 Political risks to the euro area business cycle have waned, spotlight is now on financial markets Frankfurt am Main, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With … Read the full press release
Voluntary acknowledgement to honour caregiving performed by employees Diverse support services related to ‘work and caregiving’ Frankfurt am Main, 25-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2017-09-20), KfW and its subsidiary KfW IPEX-Bank signed the charter on balancing work and caregiving in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Germany
Tagged caregiving, Dr. Günther Bräunig, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, work-caregiving balance in Hessen
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