Private company

Bank of Brussels

Former Belgian bank

The Bank of Brussels (French: Banque de Bruxelles, Dutch: Bank van Brussel) was a prominent bank in Brussels, established in 1871 and merged in 1975 with Banque Lambert to form Banque Bruxelles Lambert. It was Belgium's second-largest bank for most of its existence, behind the Société Générale de Belgique and, from 1934 onwards, its spun-off banking subsidiary.2 It was founded by Giacomo Errera-Oppenheim.1 It is part of Société de Bruxelles pour la Finance et l'Industrie.1 It ceased to exist in 1935.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Nov 13, 1871Founded1
  • HeadquartersBrussels1
  • Legal formPublic limited company (Belgium)1

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Brussels Royale Bank
Photo: Boubloub, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Bank of Brussels (French: Banque de Bruxelles, Dutch: Bank van Brussel) was a prominent bank in Brussels, established in 1871 and merged in 1975 with Banque Lambert to form Banque Bruxelles Lambert. It was Belgium's second-largest bank for most of its existence, behind the Société Générale de Belgique and, from 1934 onwards, its spun-off banking subsidiary.2

Corporate structure

Bank of Brussels is part of a group headed by Société de Bruxelles pour la Finance et l'Industrie. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Giacomo Errera-Oppenheim on Nov 13, 1871.1

Leadership

Who has led Bank of Brussels, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Board members and other officers (3)

Products and brands

  • retail banking

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Subsidiaries

  • Crédit Général du Congo

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. 1920Crédit Général du Congo became a subsidiary1
  2. Succeeded by Bank Brussel Lambert1

Timeline

  1. Jun 30, 1975Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1935Acquired Acquired by Société de Bruxelles pour la Finance et l'Industrie1
  3. 1935Dissolved Dissolved1
  4. Nov 13, 1871Founded Founded1

Sources

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