Founded in 1854, BHF-BANK (originally Berliner Handels-Gesellschaft) established itself as a leading private bank in Germany, with a strong focus on serving high-net-worth individuals, family entrepreneurs, and the German "Mittelstand" (medium-sized enterprises). Its core business areas included private banking, wealth management, asset management, and corporate advisory services. In 2016, BHF Bank was acquired by the French financial group Oddo & Cie, leading to a merger and rebranding. The combined entity now operates as Oddo BHF, a major independent Franco-German financial group that continues the legacy of BHF Bank's services within a broader European context.