Photo Gallery Troubles at Germany's Top Bank
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani (pictured here in 2012) and his cousin Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani have been increasing their shareholdings in beleaguered German flagship bank Deutsche Bank.
The Frankfurt-based financial institution's share prices have been plummeting as a result of massive fines to be imposed by American regulators for its role in the global financial crisis as well as attacks by speculators.
But investors are also upset that CEO John Cryan (right), who is seen here with supervisory board chairman Paul Achleitner, has been unable to turn things around. There is considerable speculation that the Qataris may buy more shares and greater control in order to set Deutsche Bank back on course.
Although it would have the ability to prevent the Qataris from obtaining a large number of shares, it is unlikely the German government will do that. There has been speculation of a possible goverment bailout, but that is precisely what Berlin would like to avoid one year ahead of a general election. What's good for the Qataris, the current line in the capital city seems to be, is also good for Germany.
