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Deutsche Bank top investment banker bonuses jump 50% as ranks of millionaires swells

The German lender paid more than 600 key employees average bonuses of €965,000 as investment bank revenue increased

Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing was paid €9.8m for 2024
Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing was paid €9.8m for 2024 Photo: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images

Deutsche Bank paid top employees in its investment bank average bonuses of more than €965,000 for 2024, which was up by 50% as firms have raised staff compensation after dealmaking rebounded.

The German lender paid out €588m in bonuses to 609 key employees known as material risk-takers working within its investment bank for 2024. Total compensation averaged €1.8m, up from €1.4m a year earlier.

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