Im Gefolge der Finanzkrise werden Forderungen nach einer Reform oder sogar einer zeitlichen Aussetzung von Basel II laut. Kritisiert wird vor allem die systemimmanente Prozyklizität. Ist dieser Mechanismus mitverantwortlich für die bestehende oder vermeintliche Kreditklemme? Martin Hellwig...

Several top deals already closed, a still highly fragmented industry and strong pressure for further consolidation following the financial crisis - renewable energy certainly has become a red-hot topic in M&A. Surveying 220 companies in the solar photovoltaic, utility and financial sector as...

Several top deals already closed, a still highly fragmented industry and strong pressure for furtherconsolidation following the financial crisis – renewable energy certainly has become a red-hot topic inM&A. Surveying 220 companies in the solar photovoltaic, utility and financial sector as...

The report describes the current developments of the German market for Non Performing Loans/Distressed Debt as it is influenced by the financial crisis/credit crunch. Furthermore the sale of (small and medium sized) real estate portfolios since summer 2007 is analysed in more detail.