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EU-wide tender launched for turnkey Frankfurt headquarters
The Deutsche Bundesbank has launched an European-wide tender process to acquire a turnkey property for its new headquarters in Frankfurt.
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Counterfeit euro banknotes in Germany fall 4.3 percent in H1 2026
The Deutsche Bundesbank detected 30,007 counterfeit euro banknotes with a face value of 1.75 million euros in Germany during the first half of 2026.
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German card payments surge 11 percent to 14.5 billion in 2025
German card payments rose by 11 percent to 14.5 billion transactions in 2025, accounting for 43 percent of all non-bank payments, according to Bundesbank data.
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German banks tighten lending standards, credit risk rises
German banks tightened lending standards for companies and private households in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Bank Lending Survey.
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German households boost financial assets, firms see decline in Q1
The Deutsche Bundesbank reported on financial asset formation and external financing in Germany for the first quarter of 2026.
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Cashless payments surpass cash for daily purchases in Germany
The Deutsche Bundesbank's 2025 study on payment behavior in Germany reveals that cashless payments now account for over half of daily purchases for the first time.
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German economy slows, inflation rises; fiscal policy supports growth
The Bundesbank's new forecast for Germany indicates that the Middle East conflict is temporarily halting the economic recovery.
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Endowment accounts no longer count for reserves, interest June 17
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced that balances held on endowment accounts will no longer be counted towards minimum reserve requirements or be eligible for interest on excess reserves.
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German bond market sees low net issuance in April
The Bundesbank reported low net issuance on the German bond market in April 2026, with total net issuance of debt securities amounting to €14.0 billion.
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German bank branches decline 6 percent; institutions consolidate
The consolidation in the German banking sector continued in 2025, with the total number of credit institutions decreasing by 39 to 1,329. Domestic branches also declined by 6 percent to 16,799, driven by digitalization and cost pressure.
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Net redemptions on German bond market in March 2026
The Bundesbank reports net redemptions on the German bond market totaling €2.7 billion in March 2026.
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Commercial real estate prices continue upturn, new index
The Deutsche Bundesbank and vdpResearch have launched a new commercial real estate price index.