Deutsche Bank sees 11-year high quarterly profit, boosted by investment wing
Deutsche Bank has recorded a first quarter net income of €1.45 billion, 10% more than the total made during the same period last year. The figure came in above analysts' expectations and also marks the group's highest first-quarter profit since 2013. Net revenues, meaning earnings made before deducting expenses, grew 1% year on year to €7.8 billion, which was primarily driven by growth in commissions and fee income. Meanwhile, revenue at Deutsche Bank's investment wing was up 13%, at €3 billion. This was boosted by a 7% increase in trading of fixed-income assets such as bonds. Origination and ...