Nicht kleckern, sondern machen
Wie kam ich zur cometis? Klar war mir schon immer, dass ich keine Lust auf einen Job habe, der von mir Arbeiten nach Schema F verlangt. Bis heute ist es mir wichtig, dass jeder Tag neue Aufgabenstellungen mit sich bringt, die mich herausfordern und nach individuellen Lösungen verlangen. Als Wirtschaftsjurist habe ich schon immer Spaß […]
Lessons learned from the first year with ESEF
The European Single Electronic Format places far-reaching requirements on corporate financial reporting. What experiences have companies had with ESEF so far and what lessons have been learned? by Thorben Burbach Wiesbaden, December 10, 2021. In order to make corporate annual reports comparable and machine-readable throughout Europe, the EU adopted a uniform electronic reporting format back […]
Why governments should publish an ESG report
Typically, it is companies that publish ESG reports. In them, they present their successes and failures in the area of sustainability – and how they intend to improve further in the future. But in many ways it is also worth it for entire countries to publish such a report. However, there are a few points […]
Do ESG ratings kill sell side analysts?
The demand for sound ESG data among investors is growing. The buy-side is the driving force. Are sell-side analysts dying out due to ESG ratings? by Michael Diegelmann Wiesbaden, November 19, 2021. The Corona pandemic has accelerated many developments, above all the ESG trend in the financial sector. Especially during the crisis, it became apparent […]
Provider comparison ESG ratings: Where should the journey go?
There are a large number of different ESG ratings worldwide: there are now more than 160 different ones. But which rating suits your company? A comparison is worth it. by Justus Fischer Wiesbaden, November 5, 2021. The boom in the ESG sector continues and leads to the fact that the selection of providers of […]
Family Offices: Asset managers in transition
Family offices are an important group within asset managers. They represent individuals or families who have a high level of private wealth. But why do they choose to give their money to family offices rather than traditional fund companies? Where do they look for attractive investments? by Enrico Prinz Wiesbaden, October 15, 2021. Family […]
Why ESG ratings are still seriously flawed
Those who rely too heavily on ESG ratings may be disappointed. Ratings don’t always actually reflect a company’s ESG performance. Multiple and fundamental weaknesses are to blame by Justus Fischer Wiesbaden, October 8, 2021. ESG ratings play a supporting role in investment decisions. Investors and analysts rely on the ratings and assess a company’s […]
How to prepare for a leakage scenario?
Leakage scenarios are feared by companies – and rightly so, as they can cause massive damage to their image. But with good preparation of your team, you can avoid this risk and master every leakage professionally. by Thorben Burbach Wiesbaden, September 24, 2021. Leakage scenarios can cause great damage to a company if the team […]
Sustainable investments without sustainable data
Sustainable finance products are in vogue. But what does sustainable even mean? Are these finance products as green as they claim to be? The underlying data and ratings raise doubts. And DWS recently showed that green appearances can be deceptive. by Michael Diegelmann Wiesbaden, September 17, 2021. In times of Fridays for Future, climate change […]
Over 500 SPACs in the USA: Opportunity for German growth companies?
SPACs are experiencing an all-time high in the US since the Corona year 2020. However, the “IPO through the back door” also requires good preparation and strategically clever communication. Even if the SPAC process simplifies some things about going public, there are still important tasks ahead for the IPO-goer. Would German companies be confronted with […]
