...OVERVIEW + We have affirmed our '###' ratings on DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale's public sector covered bond program and related issuances. + We have subsequently withdrawn the ratings on the program and related issuances at the issuer's request. + The outlook on the ratings was stable. LONDON (S&P Global Ratings) April 13, 2017--S&P Global Ratings today affirmed its '###' ratings on DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale's public sector covered bond program and related issuances ("Oeffentliche Pfandbriefe"). We have subsequently withdrawn the ratings on the program and all related issues at the issuer's request. Today's rating actions follow our review of the covered bond program under our relevant criteria (see "Related Criteria"). Covered bond programs in Germany are subject to the European Union's Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD). Our assessment of the systemic importance for public sector programs in Germany is very strong, which under our covered bonds criteria, places the reference...