Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) Archives

LBBW Cum-Ex Case Remains Unresolved as German Court Delays Trial Decision Until 2026

August 24, 2026 by Felix Wagner

A year after the indictment of two former LBBW bankers for involvement in a Cum‑Ex scheme, the German court has indicated that a decision on whether a trial will take place will not be made before the end of 2026, leaving the case unresolved for the foreseeable future.

LBBW Chief Signals Extended Real Estate Downturn as Geopolitical Risks Cloud Recovery Prospects

June 9, 2026 by Felix Wagner

The CEO of LBBW, one of Germany’s largest real estate banks, predicts a prolonged downturn in the real estate market. While there were initial signs of recovery four years after the interest rate crisis, geopolitical developments (Iran conflict) have complicated the outlook.