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💬 We were not short of topics to discuss with institutional clients in Germany at our first Deutsche Bank Markets Summer Conference this week! Financial markets face an uncertain world, so developing our dialogue with clients to help them navigate the changes ahead is a key part of our Global Hausbank strategy. During the conference, opened by Panayiotis (Panos) Stergiou, Global Head of Institutional Client Group & Co-Head of FIC Structuring, participants heard from a dynamic group of speakers on topics shaping the macroeconomic environment, such as: ▶️ The normalisation of central bank balance sheets ▶️ How AI is reshaping financial markets from within ▶️ Challenges ahead as part of a panel discussion with Ozan Korman Tarman, Vice Chair of Global Macro, Alok Modi, Head of European Linear Rates Trading, Jonathan Moore, Head of European Credit Trading and Sales, Aditya Singhal, Head of CEEMEA Credit/Rates/FX & LATAM Credit Flow Trading and Thomas Berger, Head of FX/PM Exotics Trading Jim Reid, Global Head of Macro and Thematic Research, presented his latest "Charts to make you go WOW!" chartbook, which goes through the astonishing journey of The Magnificent Seven stocks, AI, previous industrial revolutions, and the need for another one given the debt and demographic outlook. Matthew Luzzetti, Chief US economist, detailed his expectations for Fed policy over the next year and how the outcome of the US election could impact the economy in 2025. Bernd Leukert, Chief Technology, Data and Innovation Officer, gave an insightful overview of how technology can help us to navigate through challenges and build the future. Are you a client and interested in attending next year? Speak to your db sales representative for more information! #InvestmentBanking #FinancialMarkets #DeutscheBank

We were proud to act as financial advisor to H.I.G. Capital on the sale of Acqua & Sapone to TDR Capital 🤝 Deutsche Bank Italy’s Investment Banking franchise has shown strong momentum, having played a key role in a run of merger and acquisition transactions over the last 12 months. This transaction – number 6 in that run – is a testament to our ability to execute competitive processes for sponsors and confirms our leadership position as the top financing house for leveraged buyouts in Europe. Acqua & Sapone is Italy’s leading non-food discount retailer with around a 30% market share, selling a wide range of household and personal care products in over 700 locations. As part of the transaction, H.I.G. Capital and the Barbarossa family (founder of Acqua & Sapone) will retain a significant equity stake in the company. #AcquaeSapone #Italy #DeutscheBankItalia #DeutscheBank

We are pleased to announce that we’ve been honoured with five awards at the GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2024! 🏆 We’ve been recognised as the “Most Impressive SSA House in Euros” and as the “Most Impressive Bank for Corporate Liability Management.” These accolades reflect our commitment and expertise that we bring to serve our clients and partners. 🤝 In addition, we extend our congratulations to our colleagues Neal, Lukas, and Carla, who have individually won the following titles: ☑ Most Impressive SSA Syndicate Banker - Neal Ganatra ☑ Rising Star SSA Banker - Lukas Lippenmeyer ☑ Most Impressive ESG FIG Investment Banker - Carla La Tona A big thank you to all our colleagues, whose hard work and dedication have made these achievements possible. 🙌 #SSA #CorporateLiabilityManagement #Awards #GlobalCapital

At Deutsche Bank's 28th annual European Leveraged Finance conference, the Credit Solutions team, including Margarita Marrero Bello, Gaurav Jain, and Brian O Sullivan, presented on asset-level and portfolio leverage solutions to over 1,000 investors and issuers. They discussed total return swaps and other financing solutions across the credit spectrum: liquid credit, stressed credit, and private credit. The Credit Solutions Group, consisting of 47 experts, covers a variety of financing solutions, including early-stage financing (subscription lines), late-stage financing (NAV and exit facilities), and asset-level financing products. This was their first presentation on these solutions at the conference, showcasing tailored and broad capabilities in financing, which have become crucial for clients enhancing returns. Key points addressed: ➡️ Enhancing returns on single name and portfolios of HY Bond and Leveraged Loan credit issuances ➡️ Late-stage capital for funds entering harvest mode ➡️ Financing for private credit opportunities, offering various recourse/non-recourse options #CreditSolutions #TRS #Financing

Hoby Buvat, Co-Head of Capital Markets EMEA, joined Francine Lacqua on The Pulse on Bloomberg TV to kick off Deutsche Bank’s Leveraged Financial Conference in London. 🗣️ 📽 Hear Hoby talking about how Europe’s leveraged finance market has been firing on all cylinders, with year-to-date leveraged loan issuance volumes already exceeding total volumes in 2023 and high-yield borrowings doing the same: https://lnkd.in/e2G8kRND (interview starts at 9:50 min) #InvestmentBanking #LeveragedFinance #Bloomberg #FinanceNews

We congratulate the German Ministry of Finance and KfW on the successful €2.43 billion placement of Deutsche Telekom shares. 👏 Deutsche Bank acted as a Joint Bookrunner, placing 110 million Deutsche Telekom shares at a price of €22.13 per share for KfW. The Federal Government plans to invest the proceeds from the transaction in rail infrastructure in order to make it future ready. 🚄 We are proud to have played a key role in the transaction which highlights our leading position in German Investment Banking and European ECM. #DeutscheBank #KfW #FederalGovernment #DeutscheTelekom #GlobalHausbank

Congratulations to the entire TRATON GROUP team on their successful entry into the CHF bond market with an inaugural dual tranche benchmark offering! 🚀 This groundbreaking CHF 500m bond transaction has provided CHF investors with unique diversification opportunity in the commercial vehicle sector. A fantastic outcome for both the issuer and the CHF bond market. Proud to highlight the support provided by our capital markets team: Juergen Hornung, Rosario Clemente, Christian Spahn, Chrystian Olejniczak, Robin Feder, Ilaria Oeschger 👏🏼 #DeutscheBank #SwissCapitalMarket #BondTransaction

We’re thrilled to announce that Deutsche Bank has led a 2.5 billion US dollar green bond for the State of Qatar. 🌱 We acted as a joint lead manager on the transaction, which marks the first ever Green Sovereign bond out of the GCC region and the largest ever Green offering by a Sovereign issuer from the MENA region. 🤝 Commenting on the transaction, Salah Jaidah, Chief Country Officer for Qatar and Chairman MENA, said: “We are proud to continue our role as a trusted advisor to the State of Qatar especially on such a landmark issuance. The successful execution along with the impressive demand for the offering reflects the high confidence global investors have in the sovereign and its green financing framework. My thanks go to the entire transaction team for a job well done.” #DeutscheBank #GreenBond #Sustainability #ESG #Qatar

🌱 We are proud to play a lead role in the Australian Office of Financial Management's (AOFM) 7 billion Australian dollar green bond issuance! 💲 This is AOFM’s first Green Treasury Bond issuance on behalf of the Australian Government, and marks a significant milestone in Australia's commitment to sustainable finance. The proceeds will go to projects aligning with the Australian Government's three key Green Goals: climate change mitigation, adaptation, and improved environmental outcomes. As part of their commitment to drive Australia's net zero transformation, Green Treasury Bonds issued by the AOFM will boost the scale and credibility of Australia's green finance market by attracting green capital and increasing transparency around climate outcomes. 🗨️ “This transaction not only underscores our commitment to sustainable finance but also highlights the increasing importance of green investments in driving positive environmental and social change. With the final order book being in excess of 23 billion Australian dollars, this transaction highlights the attractiveness of the Australian bond market to both local and international investors,” Ben Porter, Debt Capital Markets, Australia. Deutsche Bank acted as Joint Lead Manager on the transaction. #SustainableFinance #ESG #GreenBonds #Australia

🧩 A year since its launch, China’s Swap Connect is revolutionising access to China’s onshore RMB interest rate swap market. Why is this significant for financial markets and in fostering connectivity? 🔗 Zhaoting Xu, our Head of Investment Bank for China, reflects on the programme’s success as it celebrates its first anniversary: ☑ Swap Connect offers a convenient and efficient way for investors to access China's onshore RMB interest rate swap market, providing them with the tools they need to manage their risk exposure effectively. 🗨️ Zhaoting says: “The programme has witnessed significant growth, attracting interest from a diverse range of investors, and contributing to the development of China’s financial markets." ☑ The scheme provides international investors with sufficient liquidity in the RMB interest rate swap market. 🗨️ He added: “It provides an effective and timely channel to help overseas investors hedge their interest rate risks, and as a result, greatly increases their interest in investing in China's interest rate market.” Learn more about Swap Connect: https://lnkd.in/eS-HV3Dt #CapitalMarkets #InvestmentBanking #Renminbi