Bankhaus Scheich

The main activity of Bankhaus Scheich is that of a securities specialist, primarily as a Market Maker on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse - FWB) and one of the first regulated institutions in the field of digital assets in Germany. Founded in 1985 in Frankfurt am Main, the bank offers a full range of financial services mainly aimed at institutional clients.

Products and services offered:

• Equities (Aktienhandel): Order execution, block trading, order book management, and official price setting at the FWB. The bank ensures liquidity and fast execution for institutional investors.
• Bonds (Anleihehandel): Trading on primary and secondary markets, covering the full range of fixed income products, from sovereign debt to corporate bonds, with personalized support for institutional investors.
• Capital Markets: Advisory and support for companies, especially SMEs, on financing operations via the capital market: initial public offerings (IPOs), capital increases, bond issues, private placements, and listings.
• Listing: Specialist in listing securities on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and partner of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange, with several billion euros in securities listed since 2016.
• Consulting: Strategic advice on market transactions, cash management, working capital optimization, and market risk management, without conflicts of interest associated with a traditional bank.
• Digital Assets: Since 2020, offers OTC trading services for professional investors in cryptocurrencies and security tokens, thus affirming its role as an innovator in digital finance.

Target market: Bankhaus Scheich is mainly aimed at institutional clients: asset managers, banks, FinTechs, brokers, hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, and public sector investors, as well as medium-sized companies seeking access to capital markets.

History and key milestones of Bankhaus Scheich

Bankhaus Scheich was founded in 1985 in Frankfurt am Main. From the outset, the bank specialized in securities trading and established itself as one of the leading specialists at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse, FWB). The company has remained independent and founder-led, allowing it to maintain a corporate culture focused on flexibility, customer proximity, and responsiveness.

Development and diversification

• 1985: Founded in Frankfurt, specializing in equity and bond trading.
• 2000s-2010s: Expansion of market making and liquidity management activities for a variety of institutional clients (asset managers, banks, funds, family offices, etc.).
• 2016: Bankhaus Scheich becomes a key player in the listing of securities on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with several billion euros in listed issuances.
• 2018: Opening of an office in Munich, marking the bank’s geographic expansion.
• 2020: Launch of the Digital Assets department, making Bankhaus Scheich one of the first regulated institutions in Germany to offer trading in crypto-assets and security tokens for professional investors.

Business areas

• Equities: Market making, order execution, order book management at the FWB, trading on all major global markets.
• Bonds: Trading on primary and secondary markets, support for issuances, access to a broad international network.
• Capital markets: Advisory and structuring of IPOs, capital increases, bond issuances, private placements, etc.
• Listing: Specialist in securities listing in Frankfurt and partner of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange.
• Consulting: Advisory on market operations, treasury management, capital optimization, and market risk management.
• Digital Assets: Since 2020, OTC trading of cryptocurrencies and security tokens for institutional investors.

Strategy and partnerships
Bankhaus Scheich has distinguished itself by its independence from large traditional banks, allowing it to operate without conflicts of interest and focus on the specific needs of its clients. The bank has also formed partnerships with fintechs, asset managers, and other innovative players, particularly in the field of digital assets.

Summary
In over 35 years, Bankhaus Scheich has established itself as a key player in securities trading in Germany, while positioning itself at the forefront of innovation with the integration of digital assets into its offering. Its development has been based on product diversification, geographic expansion, technological innovation, and a strong client focus.

The founder of Bankhaus Scheich is Wolfgang Scheich. Among the main members of the management team are also Michael Mellinghoff (Managing Director) and other members of the executive board and supervisory board, such as Dr. Michael Schmitz and Dr. Michael F. Spitz. The management team is made up of experienced professionals from the banking and financial sector, specializing in securities trading, asset management, and institutional financial services.