The internationalisation of banking in the industrial countries of the West has picked up speed since the mid-sixties. The American banks in particular have since 1965 almost trebled the number of their foreign establishments, and German banks likewise have been increasing their business...

The pros and cons of direct investment are attracting more and more attention in public discussion. In the following article, Dr Pohle, who was not only a highly successful businessman but also an influential and much respected Member of Federal Parliament, examined the possible positive and...

German direct investment abroad last year showed a bigger increase than in any previous year. There are signs of certain interesting changes getting under way in regard to the aims as well as the structure of German investment activity alongside this growth. A striking feature is the increased...