Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2008
Hypo Real Estate bailout and governance controversy
The group’s failure during the global financial crisis prompted unprecedented state and banking-sector support. German political leaders criticised senior management and questioned whether the government had been adequately informed about the scale and nature of the liquidity problems. A parliamentary committee was formed to investigate the bailout and the events surrounding it.