Tag: Banks in Germany
Private banks from Switzerland and Liechtenstein are pushing into the German market
Headquarters of Bank LGT in Vaduz Banks from Liechtenstein are also opening branches in Germany. (Photo: AP) Zurich The competition in the German private banking market is getting tougher: A…
Banks are tightening their criteria for loans to climate sinners
lignite mining Many banks want to further tighten their regulations for climate-damaging companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The climate compatibility of companies is apparently playing an increasing role in their lending…
Kaufhof owner Benko gets fresh money from investors
Rene Benko The image of the real estate prodigy has recently cracked. (Photo: Getty Images for Oberpollinger/ ) Frankfurt, Dusseldorf According to company circles, the Signa Group of real estate…
Kaufhof owner Benko gets fresh money from investors
Frankfurt, Dusseldorf According to company circles, the Signa Group of real estate investor René Benko, which is behind the Galeria department store group, has secured fresh equity. The existing investors…
Sparkasse Munich withdraws price increases
Stadtsparkasse in Munich The Munich case is part of a larger, national dispute between consumer advocates and savings banks. (Photo: dpa) Munich After fierce protests against price increases, the Munich…
Sparda bank customers have to switch to new online banking
Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg Seven Sparda banks, including Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, are changing their IT service provider. Significant changes in online banking follow for their customers. (Photo: mauritius images / KH-Pictures /…
Sparda bank customers have to switch to new online banking
Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg Seven Sparda banks, including Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, are changing their IT service provider. Significant changes in online banking follow for their customers. (Photo: mauritius images / KH-Pictures /…
These are the best financial service providers and banks in Germany
Digital payment Whether with a ring, smartwatch or smartphone – fast payment at the checkout is gaining in popularity. (Photo: Pagopace) Dusseldorf Simply hold your finger to the EC device…
Deutsche Bank is likely to be targeted again by the ECB over FX swaps
Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt am Main Only a few months ago, the Frankfurt-based company completed an internal investigation into derivative swaps. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Deutsche Bank has drawn renewed…
How to find the right loan for financing
thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Dusseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag.…
How to find the right loan for financing
thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Dusseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag.…
Miles & More, Amazon and Apple – What is changing with bonus credit cards
Lufthansa credit cards Miles & More From mid-2025, Miles & More credit cards will no longer be backed by DKB, but by Deutsche Bank. (Photo: imago/Rüdiger Wölk) Frankfurt The bonus…
Data leakage is now also the concern of the financial regulator
The financial regulator Bafin is concerned with data leaks at banks and insurers The Comdirect, which is part of Commerzbank, also confirmed that criminals had access to customer data. (Photo:…
The Netherlands show what helps against ATM bombers
Deutsche Bank branch after an ATM demolition The perpetrators use powerful explosives. Significant damage is often caused to the affected buildings. (Photo: IMAGO/Bernd Günther) Attacks on ATMs never stop. In…
Company pension schemes are intended to save the business of life insurers
senior couple Life insurers still see potential for growth in company pension schemes. (Photo: www.imago-images.de) Frankfurt High inflation and sharp rises in interest rates are putting life insurers under increasing…
The unsuccessful fight against ATM blow-ups
Blow up an ATM in Bruchsaal The free-standing ATM was blown up in early July – one of many. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Despite increased protective measures by banks, the number…
“Way into the debt trap” – debate about upper limit for overdraft interest flared up again
Withdraw money from checking account Banks grant their customers overdraft facilities up to a certain limit if their checking account is exhausted. The expensive overdraft facilities have increasingly come under…
Here’s the highest fixed deposit interest rates
Fixed deposit comparison Fixed deposit accounts are popular as “piggy banks”. But not only the interest rates differ greatly in offers. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Munich Fixed deposits are one of…
Here’s the highest fixed deposit interest rates
Fixed deposit comparison Fixed deposit accounts are popular as “piggy banks”. But not only the interest rates differ greatly in offers. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Munich Fixed deposits are one of…
Where savers currently receive the highest call money rates
overnight money comparison Banks and savings banks remain stingy when it comes to interest on call money. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Frankfurt Some banks are now again offering very high interest…