Don't Lose Hope: Barclays Lead in Germany Shares Positive Outlook Amidst Global Uncertainties
"Surprisingly Good Location Discovered"
These days, it's a tough task to stay optimistic in the face of economic and political turmoil. But Ingrid Hengster, head of Barclays in Germany, doggedly sticks to Karl Popper's mantra: "Keep the faith, 'cause if you don't believe in tomorrow, you can't sculpt it." And she's got a bone to pick with this widespread gloom in Europe and Germany, declaring, "The pessimism here is thicker than a double-stack milkshake!" In an interview with the Börsen-Zeitung, Hengster also shared her worries over the creeping global protectionism. "Sure, this could be the smack in the face Europe needs to stick together."
Behind Closed Doors: The Interview with Ingrid Hengster
The talk was conducted by Carolin Kassella and Anna Sleegers.
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Hengster since she joined Barclays Bank in January 2022. In a tête-à-tête with the Börsen-Zeitung, she pointed her finger at the predominant pessimism in Germany and Europe and urged German universities to step up their game and cater better to international students.
Frankfort, Babylon
Scholars Carolin Kassella and Anna Sleegers were the ones who rocked the cradle where Hengster spilled her beans.
- Ingrid Hengster, head of Barclays in Germany, recently expressed her concerns over the widespread pessimism in Europe and Germany during an interview with the Börsen-Zeitung.
- Hengster also voiced her worries about global protectionism, suggesting it might be the wake-up call Europe needs to strengthen its unity.
- In the same interview, she urged German universities to prioritize catering to international students to foster a more positive outlook in business and finance.
- The talk with Hengster was conducted by Carolin Kassella and Anna Sleegers, who are scholars based in Frankfort.
- Amidst the global uncertainties and economic turmoil, Hengster continues to express optimism, citing the words of philosopher Karl Popper: "Keep the faith, 'cause if you don't believe in tomorrow, you can't sculpt it."
