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Deutsche Bank lags rivals in bond trading but doubles profits

Germany's biggest bank takes its first steps in moving on from a bruising 2016

Deutsche Bank offices in Hannover, Germany
Deutsche Bank offices in Hannover, Germany Photo: iStockPhoto

Deutsche Bank has added its name to the list of investment banks to enjoy a double-digit bounce in fixed income revenues this year - going some way to helping it move on from a bruising close to 2016.

In its first-quarter results statement, the bank said revenues from fixed income sales and trading rose by around 10% year-on-year to €2.2 billion, with Deutsche highlighting a solid quarter for its rates and credit traders.

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