Finanzwende Recherche
Finanzwende Recherche is committed to a sustainable and fair financial economy. As a non-profit subsidiary of the citizens' movement Finanzwende, it provides comprehensive analyses, promotes consumer protection, and fights against greenwashing and financial crime.
Finanzwende Recherche: For a sustainable and fair financial economy
editWho we are
editFinanzwende Recherche is a non-profit subsidiary of the citizens' movement Finanzwende. Founded with the aim of providing information and fostering a more critical engagement in the financial market sector, the organization works on concepts, analyses, and studies on various topics in the financial sector.
Key products and services
edit- Research and analyses: Finanzwende Recherche produces comprehensive studies and analyses on topics such as financial crime, greenwashing, consumer protection, and the influence of the financial lobby. These works serve to inform the public and politics[1][3].
- Blog and media library: The organization operates a blog where contributions from renowned experts are published. Additionally, the media library offers recordings of webinars and video series on the topic of financialization[1][3].
- Whistleblowers: Finanzwende Recherche provides a platform for insiders to anonymously report malpractices in the financial industry and subsequently seek courses of action[3].
Mission and values
editThe main mission of Finanzwende Recherche is to create a civil society and non-partisan counterweight to the financial lobby. The organization advocates for fair, stable, and sustainable financial markets that serve the people. Core values include combating financial crime, protecting consumers, promoting environmentally friendly financial markets, and ensuring fair rules in financial markets[1][2][3].
Sustainability goals and initiatives
edit- Sustainable financial markets: Finanzwende Recherche investigates and promotes sustainable investments and raises awareness about the threat to the financial system posed by climate change[3].
- Greenwashing: The organization works to prevent greenwashing in the financial industry and ensure that funds adhere to their sustainability promises[3].
- Consumer protection: Finanzwende Recherche advocates for the protection of consumers in financial products and uncovers structural inequalities between consumers and providers[1][3].
- Financial lobbying: Another focus is on the transparency and regulation of financial lobbying to avoid a strong imbalance in society[1][3].
Additional initiatives
editFinanzwende Recherche is part of the "Initiative for Transparent Civil Society" (ITZ) and places great importance on transparency in its funding and organization. Educational work, consumer protection, and research activities are conducted through the non-profit organization to strengthen political impact and thematic independence[1][2].
Through its comprehensive research, analyses, and initiatives, Finanzwende Recherche makes an important contribution to creating a fair, stable, and sustainable financial economy that serves the well-being of society.