Commerzbank CFO Says Cross-Border Mergers Are Some Time Away

The transcript covers a company's stock performance, dividend plans, client acquisition success, and associated costs. It discusses the impact of negative interest rates, expectations for interest rate changes, and inflation in Germany. The conversation also touches on mergers and acquisitions, market speculation, and the political environment's impact on business stability.

What is the expected burden from the negative interest rate environment for 2018?

What is the current inflation rate in Germany as mentioned in the text?

What is the outlook on banking consolidation in Europe according to the text?