Communication from CEO Christian Sewing Regarding Q2 Results in 2025 Sent to Employees of our Company's Website
Deutsche Bank Thrives in Challenging Economic Climate, Aims for Further Growth
In the midst of a tense geopolitical landscape and discussions about tariffs and global trade relations, Deutsche Bank has managed to maintain its financial stability and achieve impressive results. As the year 2025 marks the end of the current strategy, the bank's performance will be scrutinised based on its results.
The bank's four divisions - Corporate Bank, Investment Bank, Private Bank, and Asset Management - have all demonstrated robust performance, with a return on tangible equity (RoTE) of around 10% or more. This consistency is a testament to the bank's commitment to its clients, who require a reliable partner that understands complexity, sees the big picture, and offers the right solutions to navigate rapidly changing conditions, both domestically and internationally.
Deutsche Bank's revenues and cost ambitions for the 2025 financial year are on track, with an increase of 6% year on year to 16.3 billion euros in the first half of the year. Pre-tax profit more than doubled to 5.3 billion euros in the same period, and if negative one-off effects from last year's Postbank proceedings are excluded, it is still up by more than a third.
The bank's stability, reliability, and determination to move forward together with clients are key to its success. This has been evident in the bank's extraordinary commitment in the first half of 2025, which has contributed to the strong financial figures.
Looking ahead, Deutsche Bank is not only growing profitably but is also robustly positioned. The bank sees new opportunities arising from global shifts and increased client interest in Germany and Europe. Leveraging its strong home market position, the bank aims to build bridges for companies and investors.
In addition, Deutsche Bank plans to make targeted use of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to enhance its operations and offerings in the future. The updated strategic direction beyond 2025 is focused on becoming even more focused, efficient, and powerful, with an emphasis on strengthening their core businesses further.
The bank also aims to create an environment guided by responsibility, team spirit, and initiative-taking. The bank's CET 1 capital ratio stands at 14.2%, reflecting its robust position.
As the bank works on its strategy for the period beyond 2025, it expresses great confidence for the remaining months of 2025. The bank's leadership and employees remain committed to serving their clients and navigating the complex financial landscape with precision and resilience.
Deutsche Bank's Asset Management division continues to demonstrate significant growth, capitalizing on opportunities in the ever-evolving global finance landscape. The bank's strategic focus on business efficiency and innovation, particularly in employing artificial intelligence, will bolster its asset management services, reinforcing its position as a reliable partner for clients seeking to navigate complex financial situations.
