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Change of leadership at the end of the year
After years of growth, Kreissparkasse Köln is expected to come under the direct supervision of the ECB from 2026 onwards. Outgoing Chairman Alexander Wüerst and his successor Thomas Pennartz explain the bank strategy to Börsen-Zeitung.
LBBW sticks with the Berlin Hyp brand
As part of LBBW, Berlin Hyp has doubled its real estate portfolio to 63 billion euros. CEO Sascha Klaus discusses the strategy going forward, and new business opportunities, for example in infrastructure.
Consolidation in a continuous loop
Every year, dozens of small banks in Germany disappear as a result of mergers. But among the Landesbanks there is little activity – and a cross-pillar merger between Helaba and Aareal would be a rarity.
Trading app: better late than never
Good things come to those who wait? The savings banks have watched for far too long as the neobrokers take business away from them. Now they are taking countermeasures and integrating securities trading into their app.
Innovation welcome – just not at the savings banks
The recent German Savings Banks Day offered plenty of food for thought – except on the topic of Banking Union. On that front, the savings banks remain firmly opposed to change – which they mostly see as something others need to undertake.
„Geopolitics is becoming an increasing concern for the savings banks“
Increasing geopolitical upheavals are also a concern for the savings banks. In the event of a crisis or war, a substantial proportion of the workforce could be tied up in civil defence or the military, says Rhineland-Palatinate Savings Banks Association President Thomas Hirsch.
AfD dilemma for the savings banks
Following the upcoming local elections in eastern Germany, many AfD politicians will join supervisory boards at savings banks.
Interest rate scandal? Not really!
Savings banks are faced with the accusation that they are failing to fulfil their public mandate by offering low interest rates on savings. Wrongfully so!
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