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Deutsche’s investment bank drops 7% as fixed income trading dips

Deutsche Bank's dealmaking fees surged on a recovery in leveraged finance fees, but struggles remain

Deutsche Bank followed rivals with a sharp decline in M&A fees, which were down 22% in the third quarter
Deutsche Bank followed rivals with a sharp decline in M&A fees, which were down 22% in the third quarter Photo: Krisztian Bocsi/Getty Images

Deutsche Bank's investment bank profit slipped 7% in the third quarter as a surge in dealmaking fees failed to offset a decline in its dominant fixed income trading unit.

The German lender posted pre-tax profit of €667m within its investment bank, down 7% on the previous quarter. Fixed income revenue of €1.9bn was down by 12% compared with the same period a year earlier.

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