Deutsche Bank: Boss says firm is finally ‘robust’ but needs to do ‘better job’ explaining investment bank November 29, 2023 Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing has said he wants to "reward the shareholders" on the back of cost reductions but noted continued market uncertainty over the firm's investment banking business.
Deutsche Bank appoints company veteran to head UK and Ireland following Numis deal November 14, 2023 Deutsche Bank has chosen long-serving Vathany Vijayaratna to become chief executive of its UK and Ireland division effective immediately, subject to regulatory approval.
Deutsche Bank guides to top end of guidance despite interest rate woes October 25, 2023 Investment bank revenue slumped at German giant Deutsche Bank but profits still beat expectations
‘Deutsche Numis’: Deutsche Bank completes acquisition of City broker October 13, 2023 The tie-up was one of the largest examples in the consolidation of smaller investment banks in the UK and around the world as smaller investment banks are rocked by a deals slowdown and an M&A drought.
DWS to pay $25m to end US probe into greenwashing September 25, 2023 Deutsche Bank-controlled (DBKGn.DE) investment firm DWS will pay $25 million to settle charges over misstatements regarding its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and failures in policies designed to prevent money laundering, U.S. regulators said on Monday.
DWS in advanced talks with SEC to resolve greenwashing investigation July 26, 2023 DWS, the German fund manager controlled by Deutsche Bank, said on Wednesday it was engaged in advanced resolution discussions with the US SEC to resolve their ESG investigation, which has been hanging over the company for two years. The firm booked €21m in provisions regarding regulatory matters during the first half of the year. Since [...]
Deutsche Bank flags cost cuts as investment bank slump lowers profit July 26, 2023 Deutsche Bank on Wednesday posted a 27 per cent fall in second-quarter profit as investment banking revenue slumped and warned of the need for cost cuts even though higher interest rates fuelled gains at its retail division. The German lender downgraded its outlook for the investment bank, saying it now expected revenues to be slightly lower [...]
US Fed fines Deutsche Bank $186m over failure to improve money laundering checks July 20, 2023 The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it fined Deutsche Bank and its U.S. affiliates $186m for failing to sufficiently address money laundering control problems and other shortcomings previously flagged by the U.S. central bank. The new penalty for lingering issues marks the latest blow for the German lender, which has struggled for years to get on [...]
Numis struggles with IPO shutdown ahead of takeover by Deutsche Bank July 5, 2023 Numis struggled with the “effective closure” of the IPO market in the third quarter, with revenue falling ahead of the bank’s takeover by Deutsche Bank. The London-based investment bank said revenue in the three months to the end of June came in below the first half, reflecting the “deteriorating market backdrop” across investment banking. Although [...]
Streamline tax rules to stop Paris ‘biting’ the City’s heels, Deutsche Bank’s UK head warns June 29, 2023 The UK should reconsider the high rate of tax it charges on banks and financial services firms to boost London’s standing, Deutsche Bank’s UK head said. Speaking at The City UK’s annual conference, Tiina Lee, who has been in the role for nearly five years, said “the one area to highlight” in regards to the [...]