Deutsche Bank (DB) Tapped to Help Channel EU Defense Funding in Strategic Partnership

Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) is one of the most undervalued financial stocks to buy according to analysts. On June 11, the bank inked a strategic partnership with the European Union lending arm. As part of the deal, Deutsche Bank will be one of the banks that will be used to channel $3.4 billion in defense funding.

Deutsche Bank (DB) Tapped to Help Channel EU Defense Funding in Strategic Partnership

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The European Investment Bank is to leverage the bank’s channels to provide €500 million in liquidity to small and medium-sized enterprises in the defense and security sector. The deal comes as the trading block increases investments in strengthening military capabilities in response to soaring Russian aggression. The bloc has already set up a €150 billion instrument to provide cheap loans to national governments. The funds will be channeled through Deutsche Bank and other regional banks.

Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) is a global financial services provider offering various products and services, including corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, and asset management. They serve a diverse client base, including corporations, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses, and private individuals.

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