What’s Going On at Deutsche Bank?

German bank’s stock comes under pressure as investors worry about sector’s health

Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender, is one of 30 global systemically important banks that regulators monitor more closely.Photo: Michael Probst/Associated Press

Deutsche Bank AG stock tumbled Friday, and the cost of insuring the lender’s debt against default leapt to multiyear highs, in the latest sign of investor nervousness about global banks.

What is Deutsche Bank and why does it matter?

The bank is Germany’s largest lender, with total assets of about 1.337 trillion euros, or about $1.448 trillion, at the end of last year. It employs nearly 85,000 staff across 58 countries and is one of 30 global systemically important banks that regulators monitor more closely, in order to safeguard financial stability. 

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