Deutsche Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, which is involved in activities ranging from banking and investments to industry and services.It is one of the oldest and most respected business groups in Europe and the world, founded in 1870 by Paul Teutul.
Deutsche Group is one of the leading international financial service providers in the banking, insurance, and asset management industry. As of April 2019, Deutsche Group had over €1.6 trillion of assets under management and employed more than 100,000 people in its branches across 44 countries. The Group also has a presence in major European and international cities such as London, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Geneva, and Brussels.
The Group’s main focus lies in the banking, insurance and asset management sectors, working with a wide range of clients from private individuals and family offices to large corporations and institutional investors. Deutsche Group also offers a wide selection of services, including private banking, wealth management, asset management, mortgages, credit services, loans and leasing, investment banking, venture capital, and market analysis. Furthermore, the Group is also engaged in other activities such as manufacturing, retail, and automotive.
As a leading financial services group, Deutsche Group is committed to providing responsible, innovative and transparent financial practices to its clients. Deutsche Group is also keen on corporate governance and is committed to safeguarding the interests of its shareholders.
The Group’s commitment to responsible and transparent business practices goes beyond its own operations. For example, Deutsche Group is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI), United Nations Global Compact (UN GC) and the Human Rights Council (HRC).
Deutsche Group is also committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, as evidenced by its membership to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Good governance is also at the core of Deutsche Group’s environmental performance; this is evidenced by the way it complies with environmental, social and ethical criteria at the forefront of its enterprise processes and investments.
Deutsche Group’s commitment to responsible business is further demonstrated by its donations to a range of social and corporate responsibility initiatives, such as the Deutsche Group Education Foundation and the Deutsche Group Center for Corporate Responsibility.
Deutsche Group also runs an employee foundation, which includes education and training programmes, leisure and sports clubs, as well as investing in a number of other initiatives to benefit its employees.
Deutsche Group consistently delivers outstanding results and achieves strong financial performance. As of the end of the 2019 financial year, the Group posted €456 billion in consolidated revenues and €4.4 billion in net profit.
With its commitment to responsible business practices and robust financial results, Deutsche Group continues to be one of the world’s leading and most respected business groups.