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Back to homepageChristoph D Kauter: Leading Beyond Capital Partners with Vision and Purpose
Christoph D Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners, has built a career that blends entrepreneurial vision with a commitment to ESG-driven private equity. With more than 25 years of experience, he stands out as a leader dedicated
Read MoreNBG Securities: Redefining Investment Services with a Vision for Growth
As a subsidiary of the National Bank of Greece, NBG Securities has evolved into a top-tier brokerage firm, leveraging its expertise to deliver investment services in Greek and international markets. With a focus on its clients, ESG principles and innovation,
Read MoreThe Big Themes from Money20/20: Why Banks Are Back, AI Is a Risk, and Financial Inclusion Finally Matters
By Alessandro Hatami, European banking innovation expert and co-author of Reinventing Banking and Finance and Inclusive Finance. Just like that another Money20/20 is behind us — and this year, the floor buzzed with a new reality. The banks weren’t relics
Read MoreNet Zero: OECD Report Sets the Record Straight on Economic Benefits
For years, a persistent argument has loomed over the push for net zero: that transitioning to a low-carbon economy costs too much and drags down economic growth. Critics often paint net zero policies as a financial burden, claiming they saddle
Read MoreCORDET Capital: Unlocking the Potential of Northern Europe’s Lower Mid-Market
With a sharp focus on delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns, CORDET Capital has positioned itself as a distinctive force in private credit. The firm’s strategy is centred on the lower mid-market in Northern Europe—a region known for its strong legal frameworks,
Read MorePatient Capital for Industrial Growth: Inside Aurora Growth Capital’s Investment Approach
Aurora Growth Capital, formerly known as NB Aurora, has built a reputation for offering patient capital to Italian SMEs, taking both majority and active minority stakes with an unusually long-term perspective. This flexible, partnership-first approach allows the firm to foster
Read MoreFortress Europe? Navigating the Perils of a Global Trade War
As global trade tensions escalate, Europe finds itself in a precarious position. Caught between competing superpowers and reliant on intricate international supply chains, the EU faces both significant risks and potential opportunities in a world increasingly defined by tariffs and
Read MoreKathrein Privatbank: Innovating Private Banking with Digitalisation, Sustainable Investing, and Regional Expansion
For over a century, Kathrein Privatbank has remained a benchmark for private banking excellence in Austria. By blending traditional values with innovation, the bank has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of its clients. Whether through advanced digital banking
Read MoreThe Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations
With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the intellectual capital and policy ambition to stake a serious claim in the global artificial intelligence race. Yet despite the bold rhetoric, its leadership aspirations
Read MorePortobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity
Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain, with over €2bn deployed across multiple funds. Since its founding in 2010, the firm has developed a systematic and replicable investment approach, known as the
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