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„The regional branch network is the backbone of our business“
Raffael Gasser, head of Deutsche Bank’s business with wealthy and ultra wealthy clients in Germany, discusses the strategy of the Wealth Management division – and how the extensive branch network plays a key role.
Markus Chromik feels right at home
Marcus Chromik has served as Deutsche Bank’s Chief Risk Officer since May. What most attracts the longtime Commerzbank executive to his new role is the bank’s global reach.
Bausparkassen press ECB for regulatory relief
Jörg Münning will retire from LBS Nordwest at the end of this month. He argues that European requirements for the German Bausparkassen should be risk-based, not size-driven, and aligned with national law.
No future for banks without AI advisors
A growing number of foreign banks are moving into the German retail market with digital offerings. The use of AI presents an opportunity to shift the balance of power significantly.
Why Stuttgart will not go into decline like Detroit
Stefan Zeidler believes that the automotive supplier–driven economy in and around Stuttgart still faces several challenging years. But while the head of Volksbank Stuttgart expects a rise in insolvencies, he also sees big opportunities in sectors such as aerospace.
Bold step by German supervisors on small bank regulation
The Bundesbank and BaFin have proposed a simplification of regulations for small banks. But careful consideration is needed as to how far the EU should deviate from the Basel framework.
Closing the software gap
German automakers are co-operating on software, reducing their dependence on US big tech. But turning away from products such as Apple CarPlay Ultra could be counterproductive. And German banks also need to improve their IT systems.
„We’re able to achieve our targets without making acquisitions“
How sustainable are high dividend payouts? For Commerzbank’s new CFO, it’s currently the most efficient use of capital. The payout strategy, he says in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, has nothing to do with warding off Unicredit.
„ESG gains credibility through action“
Patricia Posch is Chief Sustainability Officer at BayernLB, where she advances the bank’s strategic ESG initiatives.
Outside the Champions League
Ironically, it is Italian and Greek banks that are pushing ahead in the race to form European sectoral champions. German institutions, by contrast, are shooting themselves in the foot with their deep-rooted resistance to consolidation.
Warburg pulls the plug on capital markets activities
Hamburg-based Warburg Bank is once again adjusting its business model, with plans to exit its capital markets operations in order to secure adequate returns on equity. And the search for new investors will continue.
A billion-euro hole is appearing
The Raiffeisenbank im Hochtaunus has officially become the fourth current bailout case within the cooperative financial group. The BVR protection scheme is looking at having to cover 1.2 billion euros of losses.
Innovation welcome – just not at the savings banks
The recent German Savings Banks Day offered plenty of food for thought – except on the topic of Banking Union. On that front, the savings banks remain firmly opposed to change – which they mostly see as something others need to undertake.
It’s time for Christian Sewing to make his mark
Christian Sewing has succeeded in stabilising Deutsche Bank, but the spark needed to drive significant growth remains elusive. This spark can only come from the securities business.
Twentieth anniversary of HVB being acquired by Unicredit
When two banks reach a preliminary agreement on key terms, it increases the likelihood of success for cross-border mergers. Two decades after its acquisition by Unicredit, HVB has evolved into a highly profitable arm of the Italian banking group.
Orcel bides his time
Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel says that the bank will take its time making decisions on takeover attempts in Germany and Italy. He was speaking as the bank announced stronger than expected first quarter figures.
„The busiest trading day in Comdirect's history“
Customers looking to rebalance their portfolios in response to Trump’s tariff announcements gave Comdirect the busiest trading day in its history in early April. Sabine Schoon-Renné discusses the Comdirect strategy with Börsen-Zeitung.
„With every customer we create more impact“
Hamburg based startup Tomorrow aims to direct capital towards "responsible" banking, without holding its own banking license. The account services and payments company wants to stay flexible, co-CEO and founder Inas Nureldin tells Börsen-Zeitung.
„Wir schaffen mit jedem Kunden mehr Impact“
Der Bankinganbieter Tomorrow will Kapital in „gutes“ Banking lenken, und das ohne eigene Banklizenz. Das Hamburger Start-up wolle sich nicht verzetteln, sagt Co-Chef und -gründer Inas Nureldin im Interview.
Survey: German banks not meeting customer needs
A study shows: German banks are struggling with a lack of success of their smartphone services. Why can't they reach their customers better?
Provincial court hears the AI enigma
The question of whether promises made in advertising regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are being upheld is now occupying the German judiciary.
Krypto-Banking unter Druck
Die Folgen des Crashs der Kryptoplattform FTX bringen die kalifornische Bank Silvergate ins Taumeln. Allgemein fällt der Ausblick im Digital-Assets-Verwahrgeschäft düster aus.
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