Deutsche Bank Sells $50 Billion Book of Assets to Goldman

The video discusses a bank's strategy to fix itself by winding down unwanted assets, including equities and derivatives. A significant portion of the bank's balance sheet is in a wind-down unit, which is not meant to generate profit but to sell or reduce assets. The bank's leadership is taking on significant responsibility, raising concerns among regulators. The strategy appears to be working, but questions remain about the sustainability of the leadership's approach.

What is the primary goal of Deutsche Bank's latest plan?

• To wind down significant portions of its equity and derivatives

• To increase its interest rate derivatives

• To expand its equity and trading operations

• To acquire new assets

What is the purpose of the wind-down unit at Deutsche Bank?

• To expand trading operations

• To manage and reduce unwanted assets

• To generate profit from unwanted assets

• To acquire new assets

How much of Deutsche Bank's balance sheet is placed in the wind-down unit?

• All of its balance sheet

• One-third of its balance sheet

• Half of its balance sheet

• One-fourth of its balance sheet

What is a major concern regarding the leadership at Deutsche Bank?

• The expansion of trading operations

• The lack of a strategic plan

• The acquisition of new assets

• The concentration of responsibilities on one individual

What do regulators think about the current leadership strategy at Deutsche Bank?

• They are concerned about it

• They have no opinion

• They believe it will lead to expansion

• They fully support it