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In this issue

Optimism remains, despite uncertainties over the future of the eurozone

Jun 8, 2012

Threat of fallout from crisis hangs over city

Optimism remains, despite uncertainties over the future of the eurozone

Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann ©EPA Jun 8, 2012

Bundesbank: Germany walks fine line in euro crisis

The central bank is proving hard to ignore, writes Ralph Atkins

Reto Francioni, Deutsche Borse's chief executive Jun 8, 2012

Deutsche Börse: Failed NYSE/Euronext merger haunts exchange

Moves by regulators still dog the company, reports Philip Stafford

Occupy Frankfurt camp outside the ECB headquarters ©Bloomberg Jun 8, 2012

Protests: City demonstrates its leftwing credentials

Ralph Atkins finds the tradition for political radicalism is alive and well

FC Schalke ©Getty Jun 8, 2012

Corporate finance: ‘Mittelstand’ bonds prove attractive

The lending crisis has prompted companies to revise their financing, says James Wilson

Jun 8, 2012

Banks: Lenders make effort to cash in on German roots

Acquisitions have boosted the region’s institutions, reports James Wilson

Xetra, Deutsche Borse ©Getty Jun 8, 2012

Investments: Complexity of retail products in spotlight

The revelation of issuer risks has turned sentiment, says James Wilson

Jun 8, 2012

Funds sector: Products restructure as citizens lose trust

Asset managers are dealing with the effects of nervous savers’ reluctance to invest, writes James Wilson

Jun 8, 2012

Property: Desirable homes seen as haven against feared inflation rises

A buoyant jobs market reflected in house prices, says James Wilson

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Infrastructure: Night flight ban threatens airport expansion

Court ruling raises fears for viability of aviation hub, writes Daniel Schäfer