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Frankfurt am Main Gebäude
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3 answers to 3 questions: the Integrated Reporting Framework

The Integrated Reporting Framework - IReF for short - is intended to simplify reporting for banks. Silvia Schütte is an expert on banking regulation at the Association of German Banks and answers the most important questions.

Mädchen bezahlt mit ihrem Smartphone an einem Automaten
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6 new savings tips for 2025

No buy month, digital budgets and more

The new year is an excellent time to set new savings goals. But of course, you probably already know all the classic tips for saving money, from reducing electricity use to cancelling subscriptions. But what about more creative approaches? This article discusses some of the more unusual savings tips for daily life, ones that often become habits. Get inspired to start a new year of savings in 2025!

Mann der Geld aus seinem Portemonnaie nimmt
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Bank statement as proof of purchase

Using your document that shows your account transactions instead of a receipt to exchange Christmas gifts or for charitable donations

Key position papers

Christian Sewing on the 23rd Banking Congress

A look back: 23rd German Banking Congress

Under the motto ‘Navigating through turbulent times’, the Banking Congress addressed essential issues of the present and future.

The Association of German Banks in numbers

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Employees work for the Association of German Banks

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locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.

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members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.

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Fintechs are among our members

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