Deutsche Bank AG credit provisions surge 77% in first quarter

11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

First-quarter credit provisions rose to €290 million ($339 million), driven by a single-name event in commercial property, according to CFO Raja Akram.
The increase reflects a revaluation of Deutsche Bank's existing exposure to commercial real estate, which the bank now flags as a significant risk.
This development highlights ongoing challenges in the commercial property sector for Germany’s largest lender, as the asset class continues to impact financial stability.

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