For the German government not to take part [in a rescue] could cause the downfall of Schroeder.

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This is a takeover, not a merger of equals.

258

There was a build-up of evidence against [Martini] and clearly they were under heavy pressure to resign. They just threw in the towel.

178

This gives you an idea of the mentality going on inside this bank.

150

No-one wanted to take the blame for cutting 7,000 jobs.

132

Nobody wants to fill what would a very big hole indeed.

125

There is a bit of a mixed picture. 4Q was definitely good to them, but the costs are definitely disappointing.

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