BGH ruling forces Allianz to reverse Riester pension cuts

German Federal Court rules Allianz must reverse cuts to Riester pension contracts, deeming unilateral reductions without later increases unlawful. This decision could affect other insurers and benefit policyholders.

Bundesgerichtshof

European Central Bank

Verbraucherzentrale Baden-Württemberg E.V.

Allianz

Pension with ETFs: State subsidies may not be beneficial

Consumer protection expert warns that state-subsidized retirement ETFs may be less beneficial than unsubsidized ones due to high fees and tax implications.

Verbraucherzentrale Baden-Württemberg E.V.

Capital Magazin

Haufe

Telepolis

Pitfalls savers must watch for in interest offers

ECB's interest rate cut leads to lower savings rates. Expert advises caution when switching banks and comparing offers, highlighting potential pitfalls in interest rate promotions.

European Central Bank

Verbraucherzentrale Baden-Württemberg E.V.

Stiftung Warentest