News & Press Releases

Strategic Partnership with Financial Software Provider Greenmatch Expanded

Mainz | November 21, 2019

North Channel Bank is further expanding its cooperation with greenmatch AG. The Swiss company for innovative financial software, which the bank has been working closely with for quite some time, will now also be contractually integrated into internal processes.

A Bank of Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs

Mainz | November 7, 2019

North Channel Bank repositions itself as an innovative merchant bank. In addition to US Life Settlements, the bank offers other forward-looking areas such as structured finance with focus on renewable energies, financial concierge services, digital banking, and individual services for institutional investors.

G2K Group Growth Financing

Mainz | October 24, 2019

North Channel Bank supports the innovative security software provider G2K in its current growth phase. The company develops standardized AI-based solutions for different business areas and has established itself in a very future-oriented segment.

ELSA Conference in London Confirms Growing Interest in Investment in Life Settlements

Mainz | October 17, 2019

ELSA Conference in London: The well-attended conference shows that interest in investments in Life Settlements has increased noticeably again. Numerous discussions with market experts confirm North Channel Bank’s strategy in this business segment.

North Channel Bank Accepts Danish Judgment

Mainz | September 23, 2019

North Channel Bank worked closely with the authorities in Denmark, Belgium and Germany to clarify as much as possible the role of the bank in the so-called dividend tax case.
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HUSUM Wind 2019 – Positive Summary for North Channel Bank

Mainz | September 18, 2019

Positive review of HUSUM Wind: As an exhibition partner of the financial structuring company greenmatch, North Channel Bank had many promising discussions with visitors and sees its financing offers in this sector confirmed.

North Channel Bank Sponsor at ELSA – Secondary Life Markets Conference 2019

Mainz | July 29, 2019

This year’s ELSA-Secondary Life Markets Conference in London, on September 20, 2019, will be sponsored by North Channel Bank as a “Conference Partner” for the first time. At this branch event of the Life Settlement industry, market players meet to discuss trends and news.

Mayence Fair Value Bond Fund Focuses on Sustainable Investments

Mainz/Frankfurt | July 15, 2019

The Mayence Fair Value Bond Fund has changed. It now invests primarily in bonds whose issuers operate sustainably. The focus is on European corporate bonds with investment grade credit ratings, with individual security selection based in particular on ESG criteria and SDG impact.

North Channel Bank at the HUSUM Wind 2019

Mainz | July 14, 2019

The “Who is Who” of the industry meets at the leading German exhibition for wind energy. Like last year at WindEnergy Hamburg, North Channel Bank will be an exhibition partner of the software developer greenmatch.

Financing for Expansion and Digitalization in Elevator Systems

Mainz | May 31, 2019

North Channel Bank North Channel Bank is the financing partner of Vestner Aufzüge GmbH. The bank supports the company, which is successful in the construction of elevator systems, in refinancing a company acquisition as well as in financing working capital for the digitalization of elevator systems.

New Approaches in Asset Class US Life Settlements

Mainz | February 18, 2019

Investors’ interest in US Life Settlements has increased significantly in recent years, especially internationally. North Channel Bank offers investors the opportunity to invest in a customer loan portfolio or in the bank’s own policy portfolio as a co-investor without any particular risk.

Finanztest: North Channel Bank Among Top 25 in Time Deposits

Mainz | February 8, 2019

In a recent test conducted by Finanztest (consumer finance magazine) regarding time deposits and overnight money, North Channel Bank is among the 25 best providers for time deposits. The bank’s offers on the WeltSparen platform are directed at depositors who wish to secure interest rates for a longer term.

North Channel Bank Helps Customer Change Ownership Structure to Pave the Way for New US Life Settlement Investment Strategy

Mainz | December 18, 2018

North Channel Bank serves its customers as a partner in various situations. It recently helped a customer change its ownership structure to pave the way for a new long-term US Life Settlement investment strategy and put asset management on a scalable basis.

Stefan Rensinghoff in an Conversation with BVZL About US Life Settlements and the Changes at North Channel Bank

Mainz | December 12, 2018

In an interview with the BVZL (German Association for Investments in the Secondary Market Life Insurance), Stefan Rensinghoff explains North Channel Bank’s offer in the asset class US Life Settlements and provides information on the bank’s repositioning as a specialist bank for innovative banking services.

3 Ways AI and Robotic Process Automation Will Improve Life Settlement Transactions

Mainz | December 5, 2018

Digitalization does not stop at the insurance industry. In a guest article, John McFarland, CEO of NorthStar Life Services, LLC, an affiliate of North Channel Bank, explains his view of this development. | ThinkAdvisor, November 11, 2018

Financing of US Life Settlements for US Family Office

Mainz | November 27, 2018

North Channel Bank supports a US-based family office in financing premium payments for an investment in US Life Settlements

WindEnergy Exhibition 2018 – Great Success for North Channel Bank

Mainz | October 24, 2018

Close cooperation with green[::]match as a unique selling point in financing renewable energy projects: seamless financing from the early phase up to long-term financing and investor sourcing.

Investment in US Life Settlements and the Ethics Issue

Mainz | October 15, 2018

When investing in US Life Settlements, it is always a question of whether this asset class is ethically justifiable. In a guest article, Managing Director Stefan Rensinghoff focuses in particular on this topic. I RenditeWerk No. 05/2018

Stefan Rensinghoff Formally Appointed Managing Director

Mainz | September 3, 2018

North Channel Bank is pleased to inform that Stefan Rensinghoff is formally managing director of the bank as of September 01, 2018. He has been a member of the Executive Board since March 01, 2017 and previously held the position of General Power of Attorney.

Controversial: Bet on Death – US Life Settlements Considered One of the Most Polarizing Asset Classes in the Market

Mainz | May 29, 2018

Investments in US Life Settlements are viewed very differently. A guest article by North Channel Bank explains current developments and opportunities in the US Life Settlement market. | Versicherungswirtschaft No. 5/2018

North Channel Bank Offers Corporate Finance

Mainz | April 10, 2018

Through a short-term interim financing by North Channel Bank the FAKT Group was enabled to debt purchasing which allowed them to push the sale and the development of the FAKT SHAMROCKPARK.

Investment Alternative – The Secondary Market for US Life Settlements

Mainz | February 16, 2018

The US Secondary Market for Life Settlements offers an “alternative asset” that is largely independent of the capital markets. This is likewise good business for investors as well as policy sellers. | Bank Praktiker No. 2/2018

No Fear of BB – Quantitative Early Warning System for Bond Investors

Mainz | July 5, 2017

AHP Capital Management GmbH recommends CreditEdge® from Moody’s to ensure efficient risk assessment. This concept is implemented with the Mayence Fair Value Bond Fund, for which North Channel Bank has assumed the portfolio management. | HEDGEWORKNEWS July 2017

North Channel Bank Introduces New Fund Concept with Early Warning System.

Mainz | April 9, 2017

North Channel Bank introduces unique fund concept with early warning system. Exceptional stock selection and risk monitoring with Moody’s CreditEdge®.

Leadership Team Now Complete

Mainz | April 5, 2017

With Stefan Rensinghoff and Harald Zenke the new leadership team at North Channel Bank is now complete. They were appointed following the nomination of Gunnar Volkers.

Custom-Tailored Institution Instead of Standard Bank – New Fund Concept with Unique Stock Selection and Early Warning System

Mainz | January 31, 2017

North Channel Bank has established itself in the German banking sector as the institution for investments in US Life Settlements. In addition, the bank manages an innovative fixed income fund, the Mayence Fair Value Bond Fund. | Profi Invest No. 1/2017

Shift in Senior Management

Mainz | January 11, 2017

Gunnar Volkers assumes management responsibilities independently for the time being.

Table Talk: The Regulatory System Forces Us to Take Additional Risks

Mainz | December 23, 2016

In a panel discussion by “Profi Invest”, experts from North Channel Bank and three other financial specialists discuss how they are dealing with the ongoing low interest rate phase and the uncertainties in the markets. | Profi Invest No. 2/2016

Capital Market Uncorrelated Investment in US Life Settlements

Mainz | October 21, 2016

The US Life Settlement asset class is a profitable trade for investors and policy sellers. The asset has regained its attractiveness, which also has to do with its independence from the stock and bond markets. | HEDGEWORKNEWS, October 2016

Subsidiary of North Channel Bank

Mainz | September 13, 2016

NorthStar Life Services will be one of this year’s sponsors at the Fasano Conference to be held on November 7th in Washington, D.C. “Through our sponsorship of the conference, we want to demonstrate to our customers and business associates that we are committed to this industry,” explained John McFarland