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zeb interviews: let's talk about financial services

Exclusive know-how from zeb professionals and renowned experts from the financial services sector. Personal and profound.

Our interviews at a glance

Our experts share their experiences and personal assessments as well as key findings from practice and research. 

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Diversity. Our wake-up campaign
The calculation is as simple as it is depressing: If the number of female board members of the 100 largest German banks continues to grow at the current rate, gender balance (diversity) will not be achieved until 2098.
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What the financial world can learn from electromobility
Electric cars are considered prime examples of innovation. One person who ensures that the industry gets in gear is Dr. Tobias Placke.
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There is a chance of Golden Twenties, but...
Germany is starting into its 20th legislative period and the major issues are becoming clear: climate protection and financial policy.
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Mandatory Basel III monitoring from 2022 onward
"Actions speak louder than words." Christian Schiele, Partner, zeb
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New work concepts: pushed out of the comfort zone, but where to?
Even without the obligation to work from home, "New Work" remains an ongoing issue for companies and employees.
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“It´s not a mistake to deviate from the plan.”
Agile project management is a trending topic. Sarah Schroeder, Senior Manager at zeb, explains what it's all about.
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Made in Münster
How Robert Zeidler created a single platform that united scientists, start-ups and investors
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ESG – a curse or a blessing for banks?
Western European banks are still lagging behind other industries in general and US-American banks in particular.
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Agility and financial planning – have CFOs had their day?
Dr. Christian Buddendick, Senior Manager bei zeb, zur Rolle des CFO in agilen Banken.

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Going forward together
In this interview, Wolfgang Essing talks about the challenges, opportunities and obstacles that companies in the financial services sector are currently confronting.
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Bringing change to everyone
Interview with Wolfgang Essing, Senior Partner at zeb, who launched zeb.move.
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“As of now, there should be no more investment in fossil fuels.”
Prof. Kemfert, DIW Berlin, talks about the role of the financial sector in climate protection.
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Silence doesn´t mean consent.
Dr. Peter Klenk, partner at zeb, about BGH ruling against the fee practices of German financial institutions.
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"Banking will no longer be competitive without AI"
The profitability of banking will develop in a very differentiated way globally, predicts Michael Bentlage.
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Leasing accelerates electric mobility
How green does green have to be? Challenges for leasing through the megatrend sustainability.
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Work after the coronavirus crisis: “The Wild West is over”
Christian von Schirach in an interview on the subject of new ways of working.
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Three letters change the way we live: ESG
Three questions for Dr. Markus Thiesmeyer, Managing Director, zeb
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“Agility starts with the mindset.”
Anja Blacha, extreme and endurance athlete
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“At the height of success, you have to think about innovation.”
Vera Schneevoigt, Chief Digital Officer of the Bosch Building Technologies division, in an interview on the topic of agility.
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“The real test for banks is yet to come”
Dr. Dirk Holländer, Senior Partner, on the initial results of our European Banking Study 2021.
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Transformation has gone into turbo drive
Dr. Markus Thiesmeyer, Managing Director, in an interview on the topics of 2021.
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“We need to get started with AI.”
“We need to get started with AI.” Prof Dr. Ute Schmid in an interview
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Everything is digital... except trust
Dr. Jan Hendrik Sohl comments on the digital status quo in the insurance sector.
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The democratization of investment
Wolfgang Becher, Senior Manager, on chances and risks of e-securities.
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Corporate responsibility is becoming ever more important
zeb is a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the largest initiative to foster an inclusive and sustainable global economy.
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Ulrich Hoyer on our sustainability study
„If you fail to embrace stustainability, you risk sustained failure.“
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About the true wishes of German bank customers
Jens-Uwe Holthaus,  Senior Manager, zeb, on our new sustainability study.
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Are fees for insurance brokers too high?
C.-P. Hendricks, Senior Manager, in an interview with "Versicherungsmagazin".
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Peter Klett, Chairman of the Board at Weser-Elbe Sparkasse, on transforming the savings bank into an agile organization.
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How do companies need to change in order to be successful in digital transformation?
Digital transformation is revolutionizing the world—and the market for financial services providers.
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„We have abolished the traditional line manager role“
At zeb, innovation is not limited to consulting, but can also be seen in the HR department
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With the zeb method, you reach your goal faster
Interview with Mirko Theine and Josef Schönenberg, zeb insurance experts.
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Digital Pulse Check: Three questions to Christina Wirth
There are still no digital leaders among European banks, as our zeb.digital pulse check shows.
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Our colleagues supporting "Joblinge" initiative
As part of the JOBLINGE initiative, zeb mentors get involved with young people, coaching and providing them with advice and support.
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Getting digitalization right—how to deal with InsurTechs in insurance business
Wolfgang Essing on big egos and big mistakes.
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On the significance of banks. Interview with Dr. André Ehlerding
Dr. André Ehlerding on banks and platforms
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Interview with Sven Krämer on cyber attacks
This is why banks are such lucrative targets of cyber attacks
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Climate protection requires social change
In this interview, Melanie Kehr, Member of the Executive Board of KfW Group (responsible for IT, Transaction Management, and Central Services), talks about the importance of sustainable finance in climate protection.

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