In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dieter Knittel, Head of CEE at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, shares his outlook on asset classes, deal activity and investment priorities for the year ahead. He explains why diversification is back on the agenda, why CEE remains one of the banks core focus markets, and how deal sizes and structures are evolving.
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