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Deutsche Bank CEO pledges key profit target to rise each year

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Posted on November 20, 2025

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing pledged that the lender's key profit target - so-called return on tangible equity - will increase year-on-year in 2026, as well as in the

Deutsche Bank CEO Commits to Annual Profit Target Growth

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing pledged that the lender's key profit target - so-called return on tangible equity - will increase year-on-year in 2026, as well as in the following years.

Sewing, speaking at a financial conference organised by JPMorgan, also said the bank's important fixed-income and currency business will eventually become fifth-ranked in the United States, up from the current No. 7 ranking.

(Reporting by Tom Sims, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

  • Deutsche Bank aims to increase its profit target annually.
  • CEO Christian Sewing announced the plan at a JPMorgan conference.
  • The bank's return on tangible equity is the focus.
  • Deutsche Bank's fixed-income business targets a top 5 US ranking.
  • Current ranking in the US is No. 7 for fixed-income and currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is return on tangible equity?
Return on tangible equity (ROTE) is a financial metric that measures a company's profitability by comparing net income to tangible equity. It indicates how effectively a company uses its equity to generate profits.
What is fixed income?
Fixed income refers to investment securities that provide returns in the form of regular, fixed payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity. Common examples include bonds and treasury bills.

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