SaarLB places its first senior preferred bond in benchmark format worth 500 million euros
Yesterday, Tuesday, SaarLB successfully placed a senior preferred bond in benchmark format with a volume of 500 million euros on the capital market for the first time. The transaction has a maturity of five years and serves to further diversify the bank’s refinancing. The bond was issued as a non-subordinated bearer bond and is aimed […]
SaarLB is focusing on regional agriculture for CO₂ allowances
As part of its sustainability strategy, SaarLB is deliberately prioritising regional sourcing when purchasing CO₂ credits this year. Through its partner Klim, the bank is acquiring, amongst other things, CO₂ credits from regenerative agriculture at the Biehlerhof farm in Sankt Wendel in northern Saarland. In addition to the Biehlerhof, SaarLB is purchasing certificates from four […]
SaarLB is financing a large-scale battery storage facility in France
SaarLB is supporting the financing of a large-scale battery storage project in Neuilly-en-Thelle, in northern France, in the Hauts-de-France region. The borrower is a project company owned by Kallista Energy, a long-standing client and established independent producer of renewable energy in France, Germany and the Netherlands. The project is one of the largest battery storage […]
Choose France 2026: Record investment and the path to becoming an industrial superpower
France courts international investment The ‘Choose France’ summit is an investor event in Versailles initiated by President Emmanuel Macron. Its aim is to attract international companies and investors to France and to promote foreign direct investment. In recent years, the event has developed into a key showcase for French economic and industrial […]
Frank Eloy awarded the Élysée Treaty Medal
25 years of dedication, a clear vision that transcends borders and a lasting contribution to Franco-German economic relations: last Friday, at a corporate client event, our CEO Frank Eloy was awarded the Élysée Treaty Medal by the French Consul-General, Jérôme Spinoza. This honour recognises his long-standing commitment to cooperation between Germany and France — and […]
A comparison of energy strategies: Germany and France on the path to climate neutrality
Two paths, one goal Germany and France are taking different approaches to the transformation of their energy systems, but share the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Whilst Germany has consistently relied on wind and solar energy following its nuclear phase-out, France continues to rely heavily on nuclear energy and is […]
SaarLB is supporting the sustainable regeneration of the listed Hansa Haus on Aegidientorplatz in Hanover
Thanks to substantial, grant-optimised funding, the historic building is being converted into a modern Motel One hotel with around 200 rooms, a catering area and a surgical practice – a project that combines heritage conservation, energy efficiency and long-term maintenance of the building. Project description: Significance of the project for the BLB Group and for […]
Cross-border exchange, team spirit and networking at “Bienvenüe sportive 2026”
For the fourth time, we had the pleasure of hosting our cross-border syndication event “Bienvenüe sportive 2026”. Over 60 banking partners from Germany, France and Luxembourg accepted our invitation – a strong indication of the high value placed on personal interaction in our business. Following a welcome address by our Deputy Chairman of the Executive […]
SaarLB places a 10-year public Pfandbrief worth €250 million
On 19 May 2026, SaarLB successfully issued a 10-year public Pfandbrief with a volume of €250 million. The transaction was very well received by investors. The order book was around three times oversubscribed, and the spread was narrowed from MS +37 bps to MS +31 bps. SaarLB has thus achieved a successful placement in the […]
SaarLB’s Economic Advisory Board met in Paris
On 12 and 13 May 2026, the SaarLB Economic Advisory Board met in Paris. The trip combined the board’s meeting with a varied programme of political, economic and industry-related discussions. The programme included, among other things, a visit to the Assemblée Nationale, a meeting at the Banque de France, a visit to Alstom S.A., and […]
