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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 🏆 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 Honoured to be recognised as the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 in this year’s Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The magazine’s award underscores the strength of our global franchise with local expertise and coupled with our solutions strength that enables us to partner corporate clients as they navigate an ever changing landscape. It is a true testament of our Global Hausbank strategy to be the preferred provider for our clients at home and abroad. The lasting success of our clients is at the core of everything we do and what drives our dedication to doing business in a responsible and sustainable way for the generation of tomorrow. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤. We are grateful to our clients for their trust and partnership. And kudos to our colleagues at Corporate Bank for making our vision a reality of becoming the World’s Best Corporate Bank with European roots! 👏 Commenting on the award win, Euromoney shared, "Five years ago, Christian Sewing carved out a new corporate bank. The approach has highlighted Deutsche Bank’s strengths, and helped it build on its underlying advantages. In addition to large corporate clients, it has helped Deutsche Bank cover Mittelstand clients with more focus. Last year, the corporate bank was by far the most profitable part of the group.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2habu5e Deutsche Bank Investment Bank #GlobalHausbank #CorporateBank #DeepDedication #ThisisDeutscheBank #EuromoneyAFE

#InsightsForSMEs: Access to #Funding and #Markets For many SME owners, securing funding is a well-known challenge. However, an equally critical hurdle is gaining #accesstomarkets - particularly opportunities to do business with corporates. This raises a key question: how can SMEs effectively integrate into corporate ecosystems and build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships? At the recent "Access to Funding" event, hosted by the Black Business Council and ABSA, insightful discussions highlighted the challenges corporates face when considering SME partnerships. Understanding these challenges is crucial for positioning your business as a valuable partner (see #image for the three main areas of concern). The ABSA team shared practical strategies for SMEs to address these challenges: On #Funding: The ABC funding model provides a strategic pathway: #A: Alternative lending solutions (e.g., DFI funding) #B: Bank lending #C: Corporate lending On #QualityofWork and #Capacity: Corporates may be willing to offer or finance additional technical support if the SME meets other essential criteria, helping to mitigate performance risks. A heartfelt thank you to the Black Business Council (BBC) and ABSA ( Mr KK Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Dumisani Mkhonza , #ThysTekela , Vusi Fele, MCIPS CHARTERED) for empowering us with practical insights. 🤔 #Reflect: How are you actively positioning your offering as a sustainable, win-win solution for corporate partnerships? #CorporatePartnerships #SMEGrowth #AbuengAdvisory

Last year's 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀 & 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 event was a “must-attend” for anyone involved in this region’s capital markets. 490 senior decision-makers joined to meet, connect, network & stay up-to-date with important market developments. 📣Hear what one of our valued participants has to say about the event... “The event was great. It gave us the opportunity to meet with existing and new clients in an easy and relaxed environment to talk about the current debt market conditions and get updated on new projects and plans for the next few months. Panels and speakers were excellent, and the event had a nice balance between sponsors, banks, and advisors.” - David Gonzalez, Managing Director at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group We can’t wait to see you at this year’s event! 📌𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 9th & 10th December 2024 | 🏨 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Get in touch today about booking your spot as a speaker, sponsor or delegate. Email: [email protected] or visit: https://lnkd.in/dCeru9Qe for more info. #BondsLoans #CapitalMarkets #GFCMediaGroup #LatinAmerica #LatAm #LatAmFinance #CaribbeanFinance #DebtMarkets #DCM #LATAC #PrivateCredit #Equity

🤝We were glad to welcome Laurent Zylberberg, General Controller at Groupe Caisse des Dépôts and former President of European Association of Long-Term Investors (ELTI), at the #CEB earlier this week for a conversation with Governor Carlo Monticelli on prospects for European public investment in 2024. 🎙 Governor Monticelli stressed that long-term #investment is one clear case of market failure; the return often coming too far in the future. National Promotional Banks & MDBs are key players for such investment to be appropriately financed, with high benefits for society as a whole. 🎙 Laurent Zylberberg emphasised the importance of: ●      cooperation between public-private sectors to finance long-term investments; ●      understanding that while long-term investment needs long-term planning, there may be constraints, especially as public policies are inevitably influenced by the “short-termism” of the political cycle.

Congratulations to Dr. Johannes Lattwein, Christoph Kulik, Dr. Philipp Binder, Rainer Müller and Dr. Michael Reichenbacher of Porsche Automobil Holding SE's finance team for the successful placement of EUR750m 5yr and EUR850m 8yr unrated bonds. This dual-tranche deal is recognised by CMDportal as a TopDeal for being the largest ever bond without a rating. The deal was very well received with the 5-year tranche oversubscribed above 3x and the 8-year tranche being oversubscribed above 3.25x respectively. With both a large deal size and a large excess demand, this deal has successfully deepened the unrated bond market and reflects the growing importance of the unrated bond market particularly within Europe.     We also equally congratulate Tommaso Ponselé of Citi, Atul Sodhi, Toby Croasdell, Julian Berger, CFA, Dominik Boskamp and Dean Fogg of Crédit Agricole CIB, Matthias Reschke of J.P. Morgan, Andrew Menzies, Fabien Boutet and Tom Winter of Societe Generale CIB and the teams at BNP Paribas and Mizuho. Click on the link below to read the full TopDeal reasoning and deal statement with commentary: https://lnkd.in/exWyiqA3   #capitalmarkets #fixedincome #debtcapitalmarkets #bondmarkets #corporatefinance #unratedbonds

Congratulations to Caroline Haas, Marc Falconer, Manmeet Baryah, Tonia Plakhotniuk, Tom C., Andrew Brown, Matthieu Tillier, Georges William NKAMSAO, Kevin Jordy and Jerome Merville of NatWest Markets Plc for being recognised as a leader across #bondmarkets and winning CMDportal’s Best SSA ESG and Best GBP Bookrunner/Dealer Awards and Best FIG MTN Private Placement Dealer Award. NatWest has navigated an ever changing and more stringent ESG landscape expertly this year, growing its market share whilst establishing themselves as a core partner for the German Finanzagentur. Impressive volume as well as the diversity of bookrunning has showcased their capabilities at the forefront of the GBP-denominated market. Furthermore, the expertise and excellent coordination of the MTN desk enabled NatWest to capitalise on increased FIG MTN inquiry, catering for an array of issuers, in multiple currencies, across the yield curve highlights the diverse nature of its placement franchise. In addition to these qualities, positive support from the market through interviews and polls make NatWest a more than deserving winner of these three Awards. Their sublime performance in the past 12 months is, with no doubt, a product of its excellent team. Click on the link to read the full Award Statement reasoning. https://lnkd.in/eWy8UARa #capitalmarkets #corporatefinance #fixedincome #debtcapitalmarkets #investmentbanking #bondmarkets #privateplacement #esg #esginvesting #sterling

🌟 Unlocking Insights: Exclusive Recap of the British Credit Awards 2024! 🏆 Curious to delve into the highlights of the British Credit Awards 2024 with Sidetrade? Our latest article by Gemma Durham provides an in-depth recap, featuring exclusive insights and perspectives from industry leaders. In the words of Naomi Smith, Area Vice President Presales at Sidetrade: "In today's rapidly evolving landscape, gaining fresh perspectives is not just beneficial, it's essential. As we navigate through unprecedented challenges and embrace innovative solutions, having a nuanced understanding of emerging trends and technologies empowers us to drive meaningful change and stay ahead of the curve." Join us in uncovering the full story! Click the link below to read the article and gain valuable insights into the key learnings and celebrations from the British Credit Awards 2024. Read Article : https://lnkd.in/eYTCEuHA Don't miss out – explore the article now and elevate your understanding of credit management excellence! #CreditManagement #BCA2024 #Innovation #Excellence #Sidetrade #CICM

As part of Inauguration of "CoE for Aspiring SMEs" last week, I had an enriching experience of moderating Panel Discussion on "SME Capital Markets Momentum -Broadening the base and reaching new heights" - with top officials from NSE, BSE, Merchant Bank, NBFC and a listed SME entrepreneur being part of Panel. Discussion took place in presence of Chief Guest -Secretary, DFS and other senior officers including Chairpersons of Banks/FIs and a large number of SME representatives. Focus was on sustainability of present SME Market Momentum, so I raised issues like possibility of widening base of eligible investors (present minimum investment much higher than Main Board), eligible entities for IPOs(100 % underwriting required, not required on Main Board), flexibility in trading (presently in lots) and reaching out to underserved geographies in country. Overall, Panel members expressed confidence in continuing momentum with details of various initiatives to ensure a robust pipeline. It was satisfying to receive good feedback on Panel discussion.

“Crossing SGD 100 billion in market capitalisation is a seminal moment for DBS and Singapore. It is testament to the value we have been able to unlock through the multi-year structural transformation of our franchise. We are also proud to fly Singapore’s flag high on the international stage.” – Piyush Gupta, DBS CEO Recently, we had the honour of becoming the first Singapore-listed company to achieve SGD 100 billion in market capitalisation – the culmination of a multi-year structural transformation of our franchise. By taking the step to pursue a digitalisation strategy, we strengthened our deposit franchise. Together with high ROE businesses – wealth management, global transaction services and treasury market sales – as well as enhanced risk management, we’ve delivered a consistently strong financial performance. Our 2023 return on equity of 18% placed us in the top 10% of the world’s largest banks. And in Q1 2024, our ROE hit a new quarterly high of 19.4%. We’re thankful for the support of our customers and our employees. We remain committed to not only doing well, but also doing good. For instance, as a purpose-driven bank, we’ve committed up to SGD 1 billion over 10 years to support vulnerable communities. Read more about our journey in this article below.