Landesbanken under pressure to restructure
Under review: there have been calls for Bayern LB (headquarters pictured) to be sold following its recent difficultiesThe German Landesbanken were hit hard by the financial crisis, and bailouts at both state and federal level have allowed the national government and the EU to increase the pressure for both restructuring and reform. Writer Michael Marray
Nimble KfW tests euro demand
KfW's treasurer, Dr Frank CzichowskiIn the face of heightened debt market volatility in Europe and serious concerns over the long-term future of the euro, German development agency KfW found a window of opportunity to raise €5bn in a three-year deal. Writer Charlie Corbett
What really happened at Hypo Group Alpe Adria
Small change: Hypo Group Alpe Adria was nationalised late last year for the sum of €3The nationalisation of Austria's Hypo Alpe Adria had more to do with regulation and ownership models than exposure to emerging Europe. Writer Philip Alexander
The differing strategies of Germany's private banks

Ray Soudah, founder of Switzerland-based Millenium Associates
Deutsche Bank's planned takeover of Sal Oppenheim will leave the German private banking sector dominated by two key players. However, Deutsche and Commerzbank are pursuing very different strategies. Writer Michael Marray





