The Struggles of the European Banking Industry

The video discusses the performance of Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, highlighting their struggles compared to other global banks. It examines the strategies of their CEOs and the challenges they face, including issues of overbanking and the need for consolidation. The discussion also covers the impact of negative interest rates on European banks and the regulatory environment affecting bank mergers and profitability.

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