{
  "id": 14921556,
  "title": "Märkte: Frankfurt stürzt im Ranking der Finanzplätze ab – das sind die Gründe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/markte-frankfurt-sturzt-im-ranking-der-finanzplatze-ab-das-sind-die",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banken-versicherungen/banken-warum-faellt-frankfurt-im-ranking-der-wichtigsten-finanzzentren-zurueck/100258263.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Frankfurt has slipped down to 29th place among the world's major financial centers, falling 14 places since last year, according to the Global Financial Center Index. It now ranks ninth in Western Europe, behind London, Zurich, Geneva, Luxembourg, Lugano, Paris, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. The German financial metropolis stands fifth in the European Union. The decline is particularly due to the rise of Asian cities. Professor Hans-Peter Burghof from the University of Hohenheim explains that losing relevance as a financial center affects Germany's economic infrastructure. \"A financial center is part of the economic infrastructure,\" he says. \"If it loses relevance, accessing large amounts of capital for German companies becomes more difficult, especially for smaller companies that cannot easily divert to international markets.\" Heiner Herkenhoff, CEO of the German Banking Association, adds that an internationally competitive financial center is crucial for Germany's economy as it supports investments and innovation, contributing to growth and transformation. The Handelsblatt interviewed numerous experts from business, academia, and politics to understand why Frankfurt has fallen in the rankings and how it can regain its position in Europe. The seven measures identified include attracting talent, facilitating the arrival of international professionals, improving tax conditions, streamlining labor laws, creating a reliable infrastructure, and enhancing the overall business environment.",
  "summary": "Die deutsche Finanzmetropole fällt im wichtigsten globalen Ranking aus den Top 20. Ein Grund: Bürokratie. Experten zeigen, wie der Standort an die Spitze zurückkehren kann.",
  "key_points": [
    "Frankfurt ranks 29th globally, down 14 places from last year",
    "Asian cities' rise cited as main reason for decline",
    "International competitiveness crucial for Germany's economy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}