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Commerzbank is Germany's second-largest bank with offices in more than 50 countries. It finances about 30 percent of German foreign trade and is the unchallenged leader in financing for small and mid-sized enterprises..

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The banking tower of Commerzbank in Frankfurt

Germany's prolonged recession makes firms takeover targets

As more and more companies struggle in the downturn, they are becoming the focus of merger and acquisition specialists.
BusinessOctober 9, 2024
An image that merges the logos of UniCredit and Commerbank

Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'

UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 21% stake in Germany's second-largest lender which seeks to fend off a takeover.
BusinessSeptember 24, 2024
Deutsche Bank

Russia seizes assets of Germany's Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank

A court has ordered that assets of Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank in Russia be seized as part of a lawsuit.
BusinessMay 22, 202402:03 min
Gas buring off at BASF Facility in Germany

Which sanctions against Russia are still possible?

A fifth round of sanctions over Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is to come, with little room to maneuver.
PoliticsApril 6, 2022
Deutsche Bank Bilanz-Pressekonferenz Christian Sewing

Deutsche Bank posts first net profit in 6 years

German giant Deutsche Bank says its investments division helped it to recover despite the global pandemic.
BusinessFebruary 4, 2021
Deutsche Bank headquarters next to a red traffic light

Bank shares fall after FinCEN report

Deutsche Bank shares fell by nearly 9 percent, similar to other major banks around the world.
BusinessSeptember 22, 2020
Martin Zielke

CEO of troubled Commerzbank resigns

In a surprise move, both the CEO and the chairman of Germany's troubled Commerzbank have announced they will resign.
BusinessJuly 3, 2020
Deutschland Bundesregierung plant offenbar Direkteinstieg bei Lufthansa

When the state gets on board

Saving Lufthansa should be a temporary measure says Henrik Böhme.
BusinessMay 22, 2020
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Would letting banks go bankrupt be a good idea?

The decision to bail out Commerzbank about a decade ago has cost the state dearly, says economist Andreas Peichl.
BusinessMay 13, 202003:03 min
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When does state aid for companies make sense?

German economist Achim Wambach looks at why state support for Germany's Commerzbank and others is justifiable.
BusinessMay 13, 202002:42 min
Fußball Europa League Qualifikation Eintracht Frankfurt - FC Vaduz

Frankfurt fans renew love affair with Europe

The result was a mere formality after winning 5-0 in Liechtenstein, but that didn't deter Eintracht's fanatical support.
SoccerAugust 15, 2019
Deutsche Bank's Christian Sewing and Paul Achleitner

Deutsche Bank flags 'tough cutbacks'

Chief executive Christian Sewing has promised to speed up the bank's "transformation," as he faced angry shareholders.
BusinessMay 23, 2019
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Reason prevails — no Deutsche Commerzbank

Henrik Böhme
DW's Henrik Böhme believes both Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank should brace for even more turbulent times.
BusinessApril 25, 2019
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank headquarters in Frankfurt

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank end merger talks

Berlin had promoted the idea of creating a banking "champion" capable of supporting Germany's export-orientated economy.
BusinessApril 25, 2019
Polish banker Slawomir Lachowski

The Polish banker looking to orbits beyond Copernicus

After Commerzbank pulled the plug on Copernicus, its digital bank project, its Polish inventor decided to go it alone.
BusinessApril 11, 2019
Frankfurt banking building skyline

Top Deutsche Bank managers' pay goes up

The top managers at Deutsche Bank have been paid their first bonuses in four years, pocketing €55.7 million.
BusinessMarch 22, 2019
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Finance minister no good as bank executive

Henrik Böhme
DW's Henrik Böhme hopes for only one result of merger talks between Deutsche and Commerzbank.
BusinessMarch 18, 2019
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Deutsche-Commerzbank merger is non-starter from the start

Henrik Böhme
A merger between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank will not solve their structural problems, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
BusinessMarch 18, 2019
Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank logos on head offices in Frankfurt

Germany's largest banks confirm merger talks

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank have confirmed they are in talks to merge, bowing to pressure from the Berlin government.
BusinessMarch 17, 2019
Banners for Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank

A German banking marriage of convenience?

Reports that Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank are on the brink of merger talks are gathering strength.
BusinessMarch 10, 2019
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank banners

Deutsche Bank exploring Commerzbank merger

The German government, Commerzbank's largest shareholder, has reportedly been pressuring the sides to decide soon.
BusinessMarch 9, 2019
Wirecard, Commerzbank,

Banking upheaval: Commerzbank exits DAX

The small fintech company Wirecard has pushed the Commerzbank out of the DAX.
BusinessSeptember 11, 201803:07 min
Deutsche bank flag with logo

Deutsche likely to lose HNA shareholder

Chinese conglomerate HNA looks set to sell off its remaining stake in Deutsche Bank.
BusinessSeptember 7, 2018
Wirecard headquarters

Wirecard replaces Commerzbank in DAX

Analysts say it's the latest sign of fintech firms outshining traditional lenders.
BusinessSeptember 5, 2018
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Greek bailout no EU success story

After receiving more than €200 billion since 2010, Greece will no longer depend on EU emergency funding as of Aug 20. But Commerzbank Chief Economist Jörg Krämer says the Greek bailout saga is nothing to learn from.
BusinessAugust 17, 201802:56 min
Zentrale der Wirecard AG

What’s behind the rise of Wirecard?

When a little-known online payments firm overtakes Deutsche Bank in stock market value, people tend to notice.
BusinessAugust 15, 2018
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DW Business – Europe & Asia

Report: Deutsche revives Commerzbank merger idea - G7 meeting kicks off amid trade tensions
BusinessJune 8, 201811:16 min
USA Facebook-Chef Zuckerberg sagt vor Handelsausschuss des Repräsentantenhauses zu Skandal um Missbrauch von privaten Nutzerdaten aus

Shall I stay or shall I go now? The Facebook conundrum

As the social network releases its Q1 figures, have rumors of its demise been greatly exaggerated?
BusinessApril 25, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg Facebook

Could departing advertisers kill Facebook?

"Move fast and break things" is a famous Facebook motto. The recent data scandal has certainly seen trust broken fast.
BusinessMarch 29, 2018
Facebook's thumb pointing down

The companies and people unfriending Facebook

A number of companies have said they are either abandoning Facebook or pressing pause of their use of the social network
BusinessMarch 28, 20188 images
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Cerberus buys into Deutsche Bank

After buying a 3 percent stake, Cerberus is now the fourth largest shareholder in Deutsche Bank.
BusinessNovember 15, 2017
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Commerzbank seen as frontrunner for DB's Polish assets

Germany's Commerzbank could be leading talks to take over DB's Polish assets.
BusinessJune 9, 2017
Commerzbank

Bank blacklist of Yemenis widens

The decision by German banks to cancel the accounts of 100 Yemeni nationals now has wider implications, DW can reveal.
BusinessMarch 10, 2017
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Some Yemenis' bank accounts canceled in Germany

Most German banks have terminated the accounts of Yemenis living in the country - even that of the Ambassador.
BusinessFebruary 24, 2017
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Commerzbank earnings down sharply

Germany's second-largest lender, Commerzbank, has booked a steep decline in bottom-line earnings for 2016.
BusinessFebruary 9, 2017
Deutschland Wirtschaft Banken Gebäude von Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main

Commerzbank cuts losses

German bailed-out lender Commerzbank has surprised analysts with a net loss lower than expected.
BusinessNovember 4, 2016
Logo Headquarters Commerzbank Frankfurt am Main

Commerzbank announces massive job cuts

Germany's second-biggest bank has put forth a plan to slash thousands of jobs as part of the efforts to restructure.
BusinessSeptember 29, 2016
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German banks in turmoil

While European counterparts can blame low rates, Deutsche's problems are of its own making.
BusinessSeptember 26, 201601:06 min
Commerzbank HQ

Commerzbank bracing for job cuts

Commerzbank looks likely to cut thousands of jos to ecome more profitable.
BusinessSeptember 23, 2016
Traders at Frankfurt stock exchange

German investors defy banking woes

Two big German banks are less healthy than most competitors. But investors don't seem to care.
August 1, 2016
Italien Monte dei Paschi di Siena Bank

EU bank stress test results

Stress tests of Europe's biggest banks show most are healthy, but a few are wobbly.
July 30, 2016
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Report: Commerzbank helped foreign investors avoid taxes

Commerzbank reportedly helped investors exploit a legal loophole.
May 3, 201601:44 min
Deutschland Zentrale der Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main

Commerzbank tax deals revealed

The German bank has reportedly helped foreign investors exploit tax loopholes that cost the state billions of euros.
May 3, 2016
Martin Zielke Vorstand für das Privatkundengeschäft der Commerzbank

Commerzbank appoints new CEO

Commerzbank has named Martin Zielke as its next chief executive officer, taking over from current CEO Martin Blessing.
March 6, 2016
Commerzbank logo

Commerzbank profit shoots up

Germany's second-largest lender has logged a sharp increase in profits thanks to its focus on investment banking.
February 12, 2016
Martin Blessing

Commerzbank on the mend

Germany's second-largest lender has announced its first dividend since 2007. CEO Martin Blessing is to leave next year.
November 2, 2015
Commerzbank logo

Commerzbank back on track

Germany's Commerzbank has reported strong second-quarter earnings, marking a turnaround after years of economic trouble.
August 3, 2015
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Commerzbank boosts capital

Investors in Commerzbank massively sold their shares after the German lender raised 1.4 billion euros in fresh capital.
April 28, 2015
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Commerzbank ups capital

Germany's Commerzbank has announced it will strengthen its capital base by issuing a huge number of new shares.
April 27, 2015
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Commerzbank in US settlement

Commerzbank has agreed to pay a hefty sum in a settlement with US regulators over illegal transactions.
March 12, 2015