Risks outweigh rewards for very large EU bank mergers

The failed talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank highlight both the perils and promise of combining

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  • Diversification and expansion
  • Risk-sharing
  • Consolidation and profitability
  • Efficiency gains versus costs
  • Too big to fail
  • Systemic risk

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