Deutsche Postbank AG · Bonn Germany ·(German: DPB)

Deutsche Postbank is claiming its post as one of Germany's leading retail banks. Spun off from postal service provider Deutsche Post in 2004, the bank offers deposits, loans and mortgages, asset management, insurance, and commercial finance, including factoring and leasing services, through more than 850 branches; it also offers some services through post office locations. The bank performs payment processing services as well, with rivals including Deutsche Bank among its biggest customers. Outside Germany, Deutsche Postbank offers banking services in Luxembourg and structured finance products to companies in North America. Deutsche Post controls just over half of the bank. To read the full description, subscribe now.

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