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11.11.2008
Aareal Bank Group posts good results, despite the financial markets crisis
Aareal Bank posted positive results for the third quarter of 2008, in spite of the escalating crisis affecting global financial markets. Profit before taxes amounted to € 31 million. more >
10.09.2008
Aareal Bank opens representative office in Shanghai
Regulatory authorities in China have approved the opening of an Aareal Bank AG representative office in Shanghai. At the same time, the authorities approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Adaemmer as the head of the representative office. more >
12.08.2008
Aareal Bank Group remains on course in the 2008 financial year
Aareal Bank Group’s positive development continues during the course of the 2008 financial year, despite the persistently challenging market environment. In the second quarter of 2008 the international property specialist posted operating profit of... more >
06.08.2008
Aareal Award of Excellence to start second round
Aareal Bank AG, together with the Real Estate Management Institute (REMI) will present the annual “Aareal Award of Excellence in Real Estate Research“ for the second time. This year, for the first time, the competition will be directed at students... more >
02.07.2008
Aareal Bank on track for growth in Central and Eastern Europe - Representative office opened in Moscow
Aareal Bank AG opened a representative office in Moscow on 1 July 2008. Following official approval the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR), the office – located in the heart of Russia’s capital city – is now authorised to commence business... more >
03.06.2008
Aareal Bank launches new electronic banking package for the institutional housing sector
Aareal Bank's Institutional Housing Business has launched “Aareal Account”, a new electronic banking solution that facilitates mass payments for clients. Scheduled for launch in June 2008, Aareal Account comprises a suite of payments services and... more >
21.05.2008
Aareal Bank's Annual General Meeting passes resolution to distribute dividends, approves hive-off of retail portfolio
Aareal Bank AG will pay an unchanged dividend of € 0.50 per share to its shareholders for the 2007 financial year. Today’s Annual General Meeting passed a corresponding resolution, with a 99,87% majority of the capital represented. more >
20.05.2008
Aareal Bank sells € 1.47 billion private client portfolio to Postbank
Aareal Bank AG has sold a portfolio of private construction financing with a total volume of approx. € 1.47 billion to Deutsche Postbank AG. Without exception, the portfolio consists of performing loans. more >
16.05.2008
Aareal Bank finances the purchase of an office building in Shanghai, providing US$ 479 million in Senior Financing as Sole Arranger and Underwriter
Aareal Bank AG has been mandated by Asia Pacific Land Group (APL) as Sole Arranger and Underwriter, for a Senior Financing US$ 479 million for the purchase of an office building in Shanghai. APL manages real estate assets with an aggregate value of... more >
14.05.2008
Aareal Bank Group starts the 2008 financial year on a positive note, despite the challenging environment
Aareal Bank Group maintained its positive business momentum during the first months of 2008, in a market environment that continues to be difficult. The international property specialist posted operating profit of € 27 million for the first three... more >
25.04.2008
Aareal Energy Forum: Launch panel analyses "Competitive developments in the European power market"
“Aareal Energy Forum“ is the platform Aareal Bank Group will use from time to time to bring together experts from the European power industry for an exchange of ideas on topical issues. The launch event took place on 24 April 2008 in Düsseldorf in... more >
10.04.2008
New publication of "Real Estate Capital Markets" Handbook
The various aspects of interaction between capital and property markets at international level are subject to analysis by the newly published „Real Estate Capital Markets“ Handbook - an international perspective on functionality, subprime crisis and... more >
28.03.2008
Aareal Bank Group proves its business model in a challenging environment
Looking back on the most successful year in its corporate history, Aareal Bank Group is confident of being able to hold its course in a market environment that continues to be challenging, and to sustain its profitable growth trend over the coming... more >
26.03.2008
Aareal Bank AG: Supervisory Board renews Management Board contracts
In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Aareal Bank AG renewed the appointment of incumbent members of the Management Board, Dr Wolf Schumacher (Chairman of the Management Board), Norbert Kickum, and Thomas Ortmanns, prior to the regular... more >
26.03.2008
Announcement in accordance with § 15 WpHG - Aareal Bank AG: Supervisory Board renews Management Board contracts
In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Aareal Bank AG renewed the appointment of incumbent members of the Management Board, Dr Wolf Schumacher (Chairman of the Management Board), Norbert Kickum, and Thomas Ortmanns, prior to the regular... more >
29.02.2008
Excellence initiative in the real estate trade
Aareal Bank AG, together with the Real Estate Management Institute (REMI), today celebrated the premier presentation of the "Aareal Award of Excellence in Real Estate Research". The awards carry prize monies totalling € 10,000. more >
18.02.2008
Continued success for Aareal Bank Group, in a challenging market environment
Aareal Bank concluded the financial year 2007 with the best result in its corporate history. According to preliminary, unaudited figures, consolidated net income after minority interest totalled € 290 million, up 171% year-on-year, and equivalent to... more >
18.01.2008
Aareal Bank Group moves into new premises in Berlin
Aareal Bank Group today welcomed more than 200 clients and business partners to celebrate the official opening of the new premises for its Berlin business units, located at the historical "Spindlers Hof" development. All of the Group's units, which... more >