Private equity is one of the most controversial business models of all. The wild 1980s in particular tarnished the image of the sector for a long time. But today, some investors even act hand in hand with the state. About the taming of a beast.

NGOs have to fight for their reputation - and make an effort to reach the next generation at all. But the first steps are already being taken.

How Hetty Green became the richest woman in the USA in a male-dominated era, why she was dubbed the witch of Wall Street and why all this was by no means the most bizarre aspect of her life.

Cryptocurrencies have increasingly entered the mainstream as an asset class, also thanks to prominent supporters. Changing conditions could make the boom in alternative money much more sustainable this time than three years ago.

Sun, sea, a beautiful country in the Caribbean: the King of Poyais offered all this to potential emigrants at the beginning of the 19th century. The only problem was that the country didn't exist - and those who did set off on the journey ended up in the middle of the jungle.

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the mass introduction of working from home, many companies have been considering how they should use their office space in the future. There are already concepts for this, but implementing them is more difficult than some might think.

Spacs are shell companies filled with billions of dollars that are under the wing of star managers. By merging with real companies, they are currently taking hundreds of companies public. Can this be an alternative to normal IPOs?

Up to now, convertible bonds have primarily been a means for start-ups to obtain capital at low cost. In the crisis year 2020, however, established companies are also using this option. Issuers and investors benefit in the short term, but companies could face trouble in the long term.

John Clifton Bogle has improved the wealth of millions of people with his index funds. This made him a legend on the financial market and probably also brought him several heart attacks. About someone who was proud never to be a billionaire.