What effects does Corporate Governance have on the banking sector? Case Study of the Deutsche Bank

Bachelor Thesis , 2004 , 25 Pages , Grade: 1,0 (First Class)

Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is one of the critical issues today which is often a daily subject in the media world. But in combination with the banking sector this is an area which is not well researched until now. Thereby the banks had in the past and also have at the present a high responsibility in the economy and this fact should be recognised. Hence this Independent Study should provide an insight to what are the effects of Corporate Governance in the case of the Deutsche Bank.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• General definition of Corporate Governance
• Corporate Governance in Germany
  • The role of Corporate Governance in Germany
  • The content of the German Corporate Governance codes
• Corporate Governance in the banking sector: Case Deutsche Bank
  • A comparison between the Cromme code and the Deutsche Bank code
    • Choice of Methodology
    • Application of Methodology
  • Effects on the shareholders of the Deutsche Bank
  • Effects on the board of directors
  • Effects on the performance of the enterprise

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to examine the impact of Corporate Governance on the banking sector using the Deutsche Bank as a case study. The study explores the role of Corporate Governance in Germany and compares the Deutsche Bank's practices to the recommendations of the Cromme code.

• The definition and function of Corporate Governance
• The role of Corporate Governance in the German banking sector
• The effects of Corporate Governance on shareholders, the board of directors, and the overall performance of the Deutsche Bank
• A comparative analysis of the Cromme code and the Deutsche Bank's own code of governance
• The importance of Corporate Governance in the context of globalization and financial stability

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the topic of Corporate Governance and its relevance in the contemporary business world. Chapter 2 explores the general concept of Corporate Governance, providing a range of definitions and discussing its evolving role in response to global financial events. Chapter 3 focuses on Corporate Governance in Germany, examining the role of the Cromme code in shaping corporate practices and outlining its key principles. Chapter 4 then delves into the application of Corporate Governance in the banking sector, specifically exploring the case of the Deutsche Bank.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study examines the impact of Corporate Governance on the banking sector, particularly focusing on the Deutsche Bank. It explores themes of corporate responsibility, shareholder value, board governance, regulatory compliance, and the German corporate governance landscape. The Cromme code and its application within the Deutsche Bank are central points of analysis.

• College: University of Hull
• Grade: 1,0 (First Class)
• Author: Yilmaz Seker (Author)
• Publication Year: 2004
• Pages: 25
• Catalog Number: V70717
• ISBN (eBook): 9783638616980
• ISBN (Book): 9783638674591
• Language: English
• Tags: Corporate, Governance, Case, Study, Deutsche, Bank, Corporate Governance, Deutsche Bank, Bankensektor, Corporate Governance Code, Kodex, Cadbury Report, Kommission, Aktionäre, Board of Directors, Management Board, Management, Kapitalmarkt, Cromme Report, Banking, Fallstudie, Leitung von Unternehmen, Überwachung von Unternehmen, Internationale Standards, Finanzmarktstabilität, Managementgehälter