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 […]
SaarLB in financial year 2025: Well-positioned in a chal-lenging market environment
SaarLB looks back on an overall challenging financial year 2025. In a still difficult economic environment along with a highly competitive market, the Franco-German bank demonstrated its robust position. Although earnings growth slowed compared to the very strong previous year, SaarLB’s robust capital base, resilient customer business, disciplined risk management and solid market position underscore […]
Infrastructure Symposium with Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder
Last Thursday, the Infrastructure Symposium organised by SaarLB, the Economic Council and the Club des Affaires took place in Saarbrücken. The event was opened by, amongst others, our board member Frank Peter Eloy, who emphasised the importance of modern infrastructure for economic development. In the subsequent keynote speech by Patrick Schnieder, Federal Minister of Transport, […]
Iljana Raute succeeds Frank Eloy
At the Annual General Meeting on 26 March, SaarLB’s shareholders appointed Iljana Raute as Frank Eloy’s successor. His contract is due to expire in 2027 as scheduled. Frank Eloy has thus served as a member of the Executive Board at SaarLB for more than 25 years. Iljana Raute currently works at NORD/LB as Head of […]
Maik Mittelberg at the Handelsblatt Annual Conference on Banking Supervision
We took part in the Handelsblatt Annual Banking Supervision Conference again this year: Our board member Maik Mittelberg joined Tina Alvarez and Christian Beck on the panel “Resilience in the lending business: identifying risks, managing them consistently”. The focus was on dealing with rising NPL risks, effective strategies for limiting credit risks whilst maintaining stable […]
Construction of the Chiemgau Campus in Traunstein
Together with the Kreissparkasse Traunstein-Trostberg, SaarLB has financed the construction of the Campus Chiemgau in Traunstein – an innovative site shared by the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, the Traunstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce Academy, and the Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria. The project will create a modern centre for education […]
Handover of donations to initiatives in the Greater Region
Last year, SaarLB, Landesbausparkasse Saar (LBS), their employees and the staff council once again collected donations for a good cause through numerous campaigns. A total of 17,200 euros was raised, which was handed over this Wednesday morning during a small ceremony in the SaarLB customer hall. Supported organisations and projects The donations were presented to […]
We are once again a Leading Employer in 2026!
We are proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as a Leading Employer in Germany in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Leading Employers has honored us as one of the country’s top employers, placing us among the top 1% of our industry nationwide. The award ceremony took place as part of […]
