Matthias Kemmerer

Join Matthias Kemmerer, Head of History Communication at Commerzbank, as he dives into the evolution of German banking from the 1960s to the 1990s. Discover how the Deutsche Mark was shaped by national interests while avoiding the status of a global reserve currency. Kemmerer discusses the balance between monetary sovereignty and global integration, the reputational dynamics within banking, and the historical impacts of archival resources. It's a fascinating exploration of finance, strategy, and the legacy of decisions that influenced Germany's economic power.