Josef Ackermann

We want to be the leading investment bank in the world,

We want to be the leading investment bank in the world,

Our objective now is to sustain, over the cycle, this level of pretax return on equity and double-digit earnings per read more

Our objective now is to sustain, over the cycle, this level of pretax return on equity and double-digit earnings per share growth.

Consolidation is not a goal in itself and must bring an advantage for investors,

Consolidation is not a goal in itself and must bring an advantage for investors,

Maybe we are in a grace period.

Maybe we are in a grace period.

Today's uncertainties call for vigilance by the authorities in both mature and emerging market economies in pursuing sound economic policies. read more

Today's uncertainties call for vigilance by the authorities in both mature and emerging market economies in pursuing sound economic policies. Investors need to recognize the costly consequences of sudden reversals in global conditions that could impact the markets.