Raw material security is no longer an operational detail; it has become a core element of strategic corporate governance.

Global supply chains remain under structural pressure. A comprehensive Deloitte analysis on Germany’s import dependency in lithium, silicon, and cobalt highlights that key industrial value chains are heavily dependent on China and several Southeast Asian economies, including Taiwan and Malaysia (cf. Deloitte, Supply Chain Raw Materials Analysis ). For financial actors and investment platforms such as MKB Invest AG , these findings are not merely industrial statistics — they r

The economic structural transformation in East Germany is gaining momentum. Under the headline "Silicon instead of lignite," the Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reported on February 20, 2026, on the dynamic development of the semiconductor industry in Saxony – a symbolic transition from fossil fuels to high technology. From coal mining region to high-tech location For decades, lignite was a defining economic factor in parts of eastern Germany. Today, a new industrial ident

MKB Invest AG is pleased to announce the official issuance of the APS MKB CLN “Asset Linked Note” , an institutional-grade securitised note rated A+ (Investment Grade) . The product is gaining strong traction among private banks, multi-family offices, and mid-sized institutional investors seeking elevated euro returns without compromising on security or collateral quality . For deeper insights, we invite you to listen to our specialised podcast on the topic and review the