Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB)

Bayerische Landesbank, commonly known as BayernLB, is a publicly regulated bank based in Munich which has been in operation since its modern formation in 1972. It is majority-owned by the Free State of Bavaria. As a focused specialist bank, BayernLB is a major investment financier for the Bavarian and German economies, serving corporations, savings banks, institutional investors, and the public sector. Its core business segments include Corporates & Markets, Real Estate, and serving as the central institution for the Bavarian savings banks (Sparkassen). Historically, the bank required a significant state bailout following the 2008 financial crisis but has since restructured to focus on a more stable, customer-centric business model.