VISION AND BRAND
Our Vision
We aspire to be the leading client-centric global universal bank
We serve shareholders best by putting our clients first and by building a global network of balanced businesses underpinned by strong capital and liquidity.
We value our German roots and remain dedicated to our global presence.
We commit to a culture that aligns risks and rewards, attracts and develops talented individuals, fosters teamwork and partnership and is sensitive to the society in which we operate.
Our Values and beliefs
Integrity
We live by the highest standards of integrity in everything we say and do
We will do what is right – not just what is allowed
We communicate openly; we invite, provide and respect challenging views
Sustainable Performance
We drive value for shareholders by putting long-term success over short-term gain
We encourage entrepreneurial spirit which responsibly balances risk and returns
We pursue lasting performance by developing, nurturing and investing in the best talent and by managing based on merit
Client Centricity
We earn our clients’ trust by placing them at the core of our organisation
We deliver true value by understanding and serving our clients’ needs best
We strive to pursue mutually beneficial client relationships in which the value created is shared fairly
Innovation
We foster innovation by valuing intellectual curiosity in our people
We enable our clients’ success by constantly seeking suitable solutions to their problems
We continuously improve our processes and platforms by embracing new and better ways of doing things
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Partnership
- We build diverse teams to generate better ideas and reach more balanced decisions
We put the common goals of the firm before ‘silo’ loyalty by trusting, respecting and working with each other
We act as responsible partners with all our stakeholders and regulators, and in serving the wider interests of society
Discipline
- We protect the firm’s resources by always thinking and acting like owners
We live by the rules and hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our promises – no excuses
We achieve operational excellence by striving to ‘get it right the first time’



