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Social impact investing: let’s put people back into the limelight!
Social impact investing: let’s put people back into the limelight!

Social impact investing: let’s put people back into the limelight!

Social impact investing combines the goal of financial returns with a positive social and environmental impact. But how exactly does this work and is it even possible to achieve returns and a positive social impact at the same time?

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World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership
World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

Today’s World Environment Day focuses on environmental and climate protection under the slogan “Our Power, Our Planet.” Find out how we, as an active investor, are driving sustainable change in companies in today’s blog post.

Markets
Automotive Industry facing challenging climate focuses on EVs and Autonomous Driving
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Automotive Industry facing challenging climate focuses on EVs and Autonomous Driving

Automotive Industry facing challenging climate focuses on EVs and Autonomous Driving

The US import tariffs have made the environment more difficult for the global automotive industry. Local competition in the important Chinese market is also causing concern for many manufacturers. In the future, many automotive companies want to focus more strongly on autonomous driving in addition to e-mobility. There is still some catching up to do in this area, especially in Europe.

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Water – the precious commodity as an economic factor and investment topic
Visual representation of water conservation’s significance for the planet with a stunning splash effect surrounding the globe, highlighting environmental protection.
Water – the precious commodity as an economic factor and investment topic

Water – the precious commodity as an economic factor and investment topic

Water is not only a vital resource. The raw material also plays a decisive role in the manufacture of many products. Increasing droughts and dry spells are therefore also posing new challenges for the economy. In today’s blog post, we therefore explain how companies are preparing for increasing water risks and what opportunities there are for investors to invest in innovative water management technologies.

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Section 899: How Trump’s tax plans could affect international investors
Download von www.picturedesk.com am 18.06.2025 (10:23). President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a bill blocking California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) – 20250612_PD9634 – Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM)
Section 899: How Trump’s tax plans could affect international investors

Section 899: How Trump’s tax plans could affect international investors

With the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, US President Donald Trump wants to push through extensive tax cuts. Section 899, among others, is viewed critically. The passage could primarily affect foreign investors in the US and thus also weaken the US capital market.

US tariffs cause turbulence

US tariffs cause turbulence

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Sustainability
World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership
World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

World Environment Day: creating a positive impact with active ownership

Today’s World Environment Day focuses on environmental and climate protection under the slogan “Our Power, Our Planet.” Find out how we, as an active investor, are driving sustainable change in companies in today’s blog post.

Sustainability
Mobility of the future: is the solution electric?
Mobility of the future: is the solution electric?

Mobility of the future: is the solution electric?

The European automotive industry is undergoing a transformation on the one hand, and is in crisis on the other. Both consumers and carmakers in Europe seem to be struggling with the question of the future of mobility. We therefore take a fact-based look at the direction in which the (car) journey could go.

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Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature
Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature

Biodiversity: Engagement for our nature

Around 8.7 million different species live on Earth – and they all provide important “ecosystem services”. This is precisely why the protection of biodiversity is essential. In the area of engagement, this year we are focusing on the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and are making contact with one of the world’s largest corporations in this sector.