Reflecting our commitment to compliance with applicable law and regulations as well as best practice standards, a dedicated ABC Team has a mandate to: reduce the risk that Deutsche Bank, or persons associated with the business, will engage in bribery or corruption; ensure that, if there is bribery and corruption, Deutsche Bank has limited its liability, so far as is possible; and protect Deutsche Bank’s reputation, ensure shareholder confidence, reduce risk in Deutsche Bank’s business dealings, and secure Deutsche Bank assets.