Personal Finance

Investing with a Conscience: Half of Germans Value Sustainability in Financial Decisions

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 15, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 15, 2025 - Sustainable investing gains momentum among German consumers
A recent survey by BarmeniaGothaer Asset Management, conducted in partnership with the renowned research institute forsa, reveals a compelling shift in how German consumers approach financial investments. According to the study, 50% of Germans now consider sustainability an important factor when making investment decisions—with a notable portion even willing to trade returns for environmentally and socially responsible options.

BarmeniaGothaer Emerges as a Top 10 Insurance Provider with Strong Growth Across All Segments

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 15, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 15, 2025 - In a landmark year shaped by a significant merger and economic challenges, BarmeniaGothaer has established itself as one of Germany’s top ten insurers by delivering above-market growth across all business segments in 2024.

A Year of Transformation and Performance
2024 marked a pivotal moment for the newly formed BarmeniaGothaer group. “The past year was eventful in many respects. At the forefront for us, of course, was the merger into BarmeniaGothaer. At the same time, it was important for us to remain present at the side of our customers,” said Co-CEO Oliver Schoeller.

Lina Scherer Appointed as New President of CoreNet Global Central Europe

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 - A strategic leadership transition at the forefront of corporate real estate

Lina Scherer, Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Management Europe at Schaeffler, has officially assumed the role of President of CoreNet Global (CNG) Central Europe as of April 1, 2025. She takes over from Locke McKenzie, who held the position since April 2023 and will continue to serve on the board as Past President.

With her extensive background in Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM), Scherer brings a wealth of expertise and vision to the organization. She joined Schaeffler in July 2023, following a successful career at ABB Group, where she held strategic and operational leadership roles across asset management, portfolio management, and integrated facilities management.

A forward-looking vision for a connected real estate community

Corporate Real Estate Salaries Continue to Climb in 2024, CoreNet Global Survey Reveals

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 - Corporate Real Estate Professionals See Continued Salary Growth in 2024, CoreNet Global Reports

Strong Salary Increases and Positive Outlook for CREM Experts

Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) professionals continue to experience steady salary increases, according to the latest CoreNet Global End User Compensation Survey 2024. Conducted in partnership with Ferguson Partners, the survey highlights notable compensation trends across the corporate real estate industry.

A total of 107 members from 99 companies—many of them Fortune 500 organizations—participated in the study during the third quarter of 2024. The results indicate that competitive pay remains a central strategy for attracting and retaining top talent in this field.

Base Salaries on the Rise

Fastly Study: Companies Reduce Liability Risks for CISOs 91% of DACH Companies Adjusted Policies to Better Secure CISOs. But Are These Measures Sufficient?

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 4, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 4, 2025 – The responsibility of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has increasingly come into focus in the past year. A study by edge cloud provider Fastly reveals that 91 percent of companies in the DACH region have adjusted their internal corporate policies in the preceding 12 months to address concerns about the personal liability of CISOs. This includes increased involvement of CISOs in strategic decisions at the executive level in 32 percent of companies.

Cadillac Secures Four Entries in 24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 4, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 4, 2025 – Cadillac will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June with four Cadillac V-Series.R racecars, supported by experienced and championship-winning teams and drivers. Event organizer Automobile Club de l’Quest extended the invitations to Cadillac Racing, which had three Hypercar entries in the endurance race the past two years. This year’s event, to be held on June 14 and 15, will mark 75 years since the first Cadillac entry at Circuit de la Sarthe.

Cadillac Racing’s Return to Le Mans

World Hearing Day: Prioritizing Road Safety in a Quieter World

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 27, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – On the occasion of World Hearing Day on March 3rd, DA Direkt underscores the critical role of hearing in maintaining road safety. In an era of increasingly quiet vehicles, such as e-cars and e-scooters, the ability to perceive auditory cues is paramount for all road users. Good hearing is essential to promptly recognize warning signals, horns, sirens, and other vital acoustic alerts, benefiting drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. The delicate balance between hearing health and the pervasive issue of acoustic distractions forms the core of this discussion.

Acoustic Distractions in the Car: A Growing Concern

New Poster Campaign Warns Against Drugs and Distractions While Driving

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 26, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), the German Road Safety Council (DVR), and the employers' liability insurance associations, accident insurance funds, and their umbrella organization, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), have launched a nationwide poster campaign against drugs and distractions while driving. The new motifs of the "Runter vom Gas" (Take Your Foot Off the Gas) campaign warn against the dangers of alcohol, cannabis, and smartphones at the wheel on more than 700 posters on highways and rest areas.

Powerful Images and Clear Messages

Kellanova Announces Regular Dividend of $0.57 Per Share, Continuing Century-Long Tradition

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 23, 2025 – Kellanova (NYSE: K) has declared a regular dividend of $0.57 per share, continuing its long-standing commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. The announcement, made by the company's Board of Directors, reaffirms Kellanova's financial stability and its dedication to returning capital to its investors.

Dividend Details and Record Date

The declared dividend of $0.57 per share will be payable on March 14, 2025, to shareowners of record at the close of business on March 3, 2025. The ex-dividend date is also set for March 3, 2025. This payout marks the 401st dividend that Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, has distributed to its common stock owners since 1925, highlighting nearly a century of consistent returns.1

Kellanova: A Global Snacking Powerhouse

Mercury's 2024: A Year of Product Launches and Vision Realization

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – Mercury, a financial technology company, has released its annual letter reflecting on a year of significant growth and innovation in 2024. CEO and co-founder Immad Akhund shared insights into the company's progress towards its vision of a more comprehensive and integrated banking experience for businesses and individuals.

Expanding the Definition of Banking