Commerzbank

Commerzbank posts Q4 profit as loan loss provisions fall

Commerzbank posted a profit for the fourth quarter of 2015, helped by lower provisions for bad debts. The bank expects to report a mild increase in 2016 net profit.

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China's foreign exchange stocks decline to trillions

China's foreign exchange reserves had declined reaching to trillions. However, the government made efforts to support the local currency from dropping further.

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Deutsche Bank to launch three tech startup labs in 2015: source

Deutsche Bank aims to launch three technology innovation labs in Berlin, London and Silicon Valley this year designed to accelerate development of so-called "fintech" companies which could aid the banking sector and its clients.

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Sanctions-scarred banks may hold back Iran's economic relief

Major banks wary of heavy U.S. penalties will be reluctant to restore ties with Iran even if sanctions are lifted in a possible nuclear deal, bank executives and advisers say, likely denting Iran's ambition to attract foreign investment to revive its crippled economy.

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Aussie jumps more than 1 percent as RBA keeps rates unchanged

The Australian dollar gained more than 1 percent against the U.S. dollar, on track for its biggest daily rise in more than two weeks, after the Reserve Bank of Australia surprised many investors by refraining from cutting interest rates.

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ECB braces for QE as others shift rates

Greek funding and quantitative easing in Europe, an expected rate cut in Australia and the buoyant U.S. labor market are set to be the focus of an economic week dominated by a host of central bank meetings.

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Oil slips $1 on China economy worries, record Iraq output

Brent crude oil prices fell below $49 a barrel and U.S. crude also fell more than $1 on Monday after the global economic outlook darkened and Iraq announced record oil production.

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UK, Greek election anxiety may see Brexit feed Grexit

British elections in May could arguably have as much impact on euro zone stability as this month's snap poll in Greece, making for an anxious period of up to six months for European investors.

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Commerzbank CEO sees mergers among smaller German banks

The chief executive of Commerzbank is predicting a wave of mergers among Germany's cooperative and savings banks. Martin Blessing, who heads Germany's second biggest bank, noted that there were still almost 2,000 banks in Germany, in contrast to about 20 in Spain.

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NY targets Commerzbank employees in sanctions accord - sources

New York's financial regulator wants some Commerzbank AG (CBKG.DE) employees to be fired as part of a settlement over allegations the German lender improperly processed transactions with Iran and other countries facing U.S. sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Rocket Internet and Zalando to unveil listing plans in Sept: sources

German venture capital firm Rocket Internet and Zalando, Europe's biggest specialist online fashion retailer, are both on the brink of announcing plans to list on the Frankfurt stock exchange, several sources with knowledge of the matter said.

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Euro hovers near one-year low on Draghi's comments, eyes IFO

The euro fell to its lowest in nearly a year against a firmer dollar on Monday after the head of the European Central Bank said he was prepared to take action if inflation dropped further, raising expectations of quantitative easing.

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ThyssenKrupp to raise EUR907 million in capital increase following Alabama plant exit

German industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG reportedly plans to put up for sale its 51.5 million new shares in a capital increase. The deal could bring in EUR907 million (USD1.23 billion) to the company.

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Commerzbank to pass ECB stress tests

The increase in Commerzbank's overall financial value would help in passing tests conducted by the European Central Bank.

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Commerzbank taps Giesbert in fixed income & currencies and trading arms merge

The bank recently assigned Nikolaus Giesbert to head the newly merged fixed income and currencies sales and trading arms division.

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