Deutsche Bank CEO Weighs Senior Shakeup

Deutsche Bank CEO Weighs Senior Shakeup

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Deutsche Bank has faced prolonged difficulties, prompting CEO Christian Sewing to initiate a major overhaul. This includes creating a non-core unit, reducing trading, and replacing top management to avoid a capital increase. The overhaul is crucial due to the failed merger talks with Commerzbank, leaving limited options for the bank.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key components of Christian Sewing's new strategy for Deutsche Bank?

Increase in trading activities

Creation of a non-core unit

Acquisition of smaller banks

Expansion into new markets

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is Christian Sewing trying to avoid a capital increase?

To increase the share price

To prevent shareholder dilution

To acquire Commerzbank

To expand the bank's operations

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the strategies mentioned to manage the overhaul within limited resources?

Taking assets off the balance sheet

Hiring more staff

Increasing marketing efforts

Expanding into new regions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event highlighted the urgency for Deutsche Bank's overhaul?

Increase in share prices

Breakdown of merger talks with Commerzbank

Launch of a new product line

Successful merger with Commerzbank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people might be replaced as part of the management changes?

Newly hired employees

Top management from previous leadership

External consultants

Shareholders