Deutsche Bank - History

History

Deutsche Bank History

Deutsche Bank faces up to both the continuities and the interruptions in its history. The bank chronicles its history and makes it subject of independent research, public debate and publications.

As a result, the company's history can be experienced and is made understandable within the context of general historical developments. At the same time, the critical analysis of the bank's own history is in itself a part of Deutsche Bank's identity and corporate culture.

Historical Institute
The Historical Institute of Deutsche Bank performs the closely allied functions of researching the history of the bank and looking after its historically important collections of source material. [more]

The flying buttress of the former Berlin head office

Historical Association of Deutsche Bank
The Historical Association of Deutsche Bank addresses its lecture series, excursions and publications on bank history to staff members and the interested public. [more]

October 29, 1929: Merger of Deutsche Bank and Disconto-Gesellschaft

Milestones / Chronicle
Since Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870, its development has been an important part of business history. Long-term processes have influenced the bank's history, just like events that can be precisely dated. [more]

Publications
In addition to general overviews in various formats, there is a series of paperbacks on Deutsche Bank's history in important locations. [more]

FAQs
Would you like to know who founded Deutsche Bank, why does it have this name, and who designed its logo? The answers to these and other questions can be found here. [more]

Corporate Social Responsibility

The CSR portal provides a comprehensive overview of the corporate citizenship activities of Deutsche Bank and its foundations. [more]

History of our Logo

Find out more about the history of our Logo.
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