Tag Archives: Deutsche Bank

Natixis CIB strengthens global leadership with the appointment of Khalid Krim to lead Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage, reporting to Alain Gallois. Krim succeeds Guillaume de Saint-Seine and brings over 25 years of experience in investment … Read the full press release

Asia Risk honours Deutsche Bank for a quarter-century of leadership and resilience in Asia Pacific markets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received Asia Risk’s Best of the Best: 25 Years of Excellence award in recognition of its quarter-century of leadership and innovation in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the bank has helped shape the region’s financial … Read the full press release

Veteran banker Neel Laungani joins Barclays as APAC Head of Financial Sponsors to strengthen Investment Banking franchise

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed veteran banker Neel Laungani as Head of Financial Sponsors for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Reporting to Avinash Thakur and Christian Oberle, he will lead sponsor coverage, transaction origination, and execution, while collaborating with … Read the full press release

Upgraded UPI integration by Deutsche Bank delivers faster and more reliable digital transactions for merchants in India

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has upgraded its connection to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling merchants and Payment Service Providers to process payments more quickly and efficiently through new direct payment rails. The improved infrastructure gives clients access to direct … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Funds Restoration of Sri Lanka’s Budunwela Forest Corridor to Protect Wildlife and Support Communities

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is partnering with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s PLANT initiative to restore the 24-acre Budunwela forest corridor in Sri Lanka, a vital route for elephants and other wildlife. Running from September 2024 to August 2025, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Appoints Michael Diederich to Strengthen Corporate Bank Leadership in Germany and Globally

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has named Michael Diederich as Global Co-Head of its Corporate Bank, starting October, to work alongside David Lynne. With over 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, including senior leadership roles at UniCredit and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Names Simone Kämpfer as General Counsel and Ralph Nash as Head of Anti‑Financial Crime

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is appointing Simone Kämpfer as its new General Counsel, effective September 15, 2025, replacing Friederike Rotsch, who will leave to pursue other opportunities. Kämpfer, a Freshfields partner and former public prosecutor, will join the Group Management Committee … Read the full press release

Joe Lee Joins Barclays as Head of High-Touch Cash Trading to Bolster APAC Equities Franchise

IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Joseph “Joe” Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific Equities, based in Hong Kong and reporting to both its global and regional equities heads. This strategic hire enhances the bank’s existing Program … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank TSS Dominates APAC Awards with 33 Wins and Custodian Banker of the Year Honor

(IN BRIEF) At The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2025, Deutsche Bank’s Trust and Securities Services reaffirmed its leadership in the Asia Pacific by winning 33 awards. Anand Rengarajan was named “Custodian Banker of the Year” for his strategic … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Retains Top Spot in 2025 KangaNews Poll for International Markets Research

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank topped the 2025 KangaNews Fixed Income Trading and Research Poll for international markets research, securing recognition across multiple categories—including international issuance, securitisation, corporate and financial institution research, and secondary-market support. The bank also placed second for … Read the full press release

METLEN secures AUD 460 million refinancing for Australian solar farms with leading banks

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has closed a comprehensive refinancing package for its Australian solar portfolio, securing AUD 460 million in new facilities on 23 May 2025 alongside Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Westpac. The deal refinances six operational solar farms in … Read the full press release

EIB Triples Defence SME Financing to €3 Billion with First Deutsche Bank Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is tripling its intermediated lending for European defence-industry suppliers from €1 billion to €3 billion. It has signed an inaugural €500 million loan agreement with Deutsche Bank, which will provide €1 billion in credit lines to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank and finaXai Collaborate to Enhance Asset Management with AI and Blockchain in Project DAMA 2

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and finaXai have announced a strategic collaboration to extend Project DAMA 2, a public-permissioned multi-chain asset servicing pilot. The collaboration will integrate AI, blockchain, and academic research to improve asset management and tokenized fund servicing. finaXai … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Appoints Hyun-Nam Park as Chief Country Officer and ET Park as CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Hyun-Nam Park as the new Chief Country Officer for South Korea and ET Park as CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea. These appointments follow the relocation of Samuel (Sam) Kim to New York, where he … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Earns Multiple Accolades at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025 for Exceptional Corporate Banking Services

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank was honored with several awards at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025, including Best Liquidity Management Bank and Best Structured Trade Finance Bank. The bank also received recognition as the Best Transaction Bank in China … Read the full press release

Vonovia Strengthens Supervisory Board with Financial and Energy Experts Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE will propose Michael Rüdiger and Dr Marcus Schenck for election to its Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, replacing Dr Ute Geipel-Faber and Hildegard Müller. Both nominees bring decades of leadership in the financial … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Embarks on Bold Research Journey to Decode Global Long-Term Trends

(IN BRIEF) In its latest announcement, Deutsche Bank has launched a dedicated research institute aimed at analyzing significant long-term global trends. This initiative is focused on advancing the bank’s research capabilities by examining key themes including technological innovation, sustainability, geopolitical … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Celebrates Record Success with Key Awards in APAC Debt Financing and Sustainable Finance

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received significant recognition in the Asia Pacific region, including being named Asia’s High-Yield Bond House of the Year by IFR. The bank’s commitment to innovation and sustainable finance solutions was further demonstrated through 14 wins … Read the full press release

EIB Prices EUR 5bn 5-Year Bond with Strong Demand and Oversubscription

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) successfully priced a EUR 5bn, 5-year EARN benchmark bond on February 5, 2025, with a coupon of 2.375% and a spread of +28.8bps over the OBL 191. The bond issuance was heavily oversubscribed, … Read the full press release