The October 2021 edition of the Monthly Report contains an article on state government finances in 2020 from the perspective of the temporary impact of the pandemic on the deficit situation and the effect of escape clauses on the building of reserves. Another topic discussed is the development of the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The question of how households in Germany view the digital euro is also addressed, with a presentation of initial survey results and interviews. The report additionally features an article on the regulation of remuneration in credit institutions.

The Deutsche Bundesbank has presented a balanced result for the year 2021. As in the previous year, the Bank is not transferring any profit to the Federal budget. Explaining this decision, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said it was necessary to further increase the risk provisions on account of the emergency monetary policy measures taken to counter the impact of the pandemic

The July 2019 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report describes co-movements between the exchange rates of major currencies and addresses the topic of crypto tokens in payments and securities settlement.

The January 2024 Monthly Report outlines the risks for Germany arising from economic integration with China. In addition, it provides an outlook on the future of cash.

The Deutsche Bundesbank posted a profit of €2.95 billion for the 2014 financial year, compared with €4.59 billion in 2013. Speaking at the financial statements press conference in Frankfurt am Main, Bundesbank­ President Jens Weidmann mainly attributed the year-on-year decline in net profit to the further drop in interest income.

Das siebte Zahlungsverkehrssymposium stand ganz im Zeichen der Innovationen im Zahlungsverkehr. Die rund 250 Experten aus der Finanz- und Kreditwirtschaft diskutierten über wichtige Neuheiten und Entwicklungslinien im Zahlungsverkehr. Dazu gehört die immer breitere Akzeptanz und Nutzung von Zahlweisen im Internet und per mobilem Endgerät.