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September 29 · 19 min
What do global investors really think about Europe?
Europe sometimes seems to attract bad headlines, not least in Europe itself, with questions about the continent’s ability to compete in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order. And yet despite the gloom, global business leaders are a lot more confident about Europe’s prospects than you might think. In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Alexander von zur Mühlen, Deutsche Bank Management Board member responsible for Germany, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, joins host Michael Steen to discuss the findings of a new Deutsche Bank survey of 1,200 senior decision-makers from around the world. The results suggest that Europe is now viewed as one of the most attractive destinations for investment, with confidence in the region rising despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. So, what makes Europe attractive to global investors today, and can the region seize the opportunity in front of it? 01:32 The main findings of our Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 and the reasons behind them 04:40 Is this optimism translating into concrete investments? 08:44 What are the obstacles holding us back? 12:31 How can Deutsche Bank support? Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 https://www.db.com/what-we-do/focus-topics/europe/index?language_id=1 Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
September 14 · 17 min
Can the UK reclaim its capital markets momentum?
The UK’s capital markets have had it a little tough in recent years. Headlines have focused on a shortage of IPOs, companies leaving the London market and growing competition from other financial hubs. Is that picture starting to change? In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, James Taylor, Head of UK Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Sanjay Raja, our Chief UK Economist, discuss growing investor interest in UK assets, the developing IPO pipeline and the resilience of the British economy using findings from Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Raised in London survey. They explore the factors driving this renewed confidence in London and what needs to change for it to translate into investment, dealmaking and long-term economic growth. 01:42 – Why we’re seeing renewed optimism about the UK’s capital markets and whether it aligns with the country’s economic situation 08:00 – Are dual listings and increased take-privates a cause for concern? 12:26 – The UK’s economic relevance in today’s global context and our guests’ thoughts on what might come next Read Raised in London 2026 on our website http://www.db.com Episode on last year’s report https://pod.link/1799790277/episode/Mjk0MGVmYWYtOTYxYi00NGE5LTk4YWEtYWI5ZTJjNjk2MzVh
September 1 · 32 min
Investment Banking 101: how geopolitics and AI are driving markets and investment
Investment banking is about more than deals and trades. Increasingly, it is about helping clients navigate a rapidly changing world. In the final episode of our Investment Banking 101 series, host Vicky Garrod is joined by Ozan Tarman and Bhavna Sahay to explore two of the biggest forces shaping investment banking today: geopolitics and artificial intelligence. How are geopolitical developments reshaping global business? Why has AI become one of the world's biggest investment themes? And what skills will future investment bankers need to succeed in an increasingly complex environment? Whether you're considering a career in investment banking or simply want to better understand how global trends shape financial markets, this episode is for you. 03:13 – Separating the news from the noise in investment banking and how the number of topics affecting dealmaking has increased in recent years 06:36 – Geopolitics: how it affects capital markets, fixed income and how we support clients 15:59 – Artificial intelligence: the explosive growth of investment and the challenges it brings for dealmaking 16:06 – The skills Ozan and Bhavna think the next generation of bankers will need Deutsche Bank Investment Bank on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/deutsche-bank-investment-bank/posts/?feedView=all Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
August 19 · 21 min· Video
Investment Banking 101: understanding fixed income and currencies
When companies raise money, that's only the beginning of the story. Every day, investors buy and sell bonds, businesses manage currency risks and banks help clients navigate financial markets around the world. That's where fixed income and currencies comes in. In the second episode of our Investment Banking 101 series, Scott Cameron, Global Chief Operating Officer for Fixed Income & Currencies at Deutsche Bank, joins host Vicky Garrod to explain how bond trading, foreign exchange markets and trading floors help keep the global economy moving. If you're considering a career in investment banking, curious about financial markets, or want to understand what happens when interest rates, elections or world events move markets, this episode is for you. 01:37 – Everything Scott’s role entails and what is like to work on the trading floor 06:27 – What fixed income is, what it’s used for and how it differs from capital markets 13:06 – Currencies: all about foreign exchange trading 16:06 – Back on the trading floor: who is working there and what skills are important to work in fixed income and currencies Deutsche Bank Investment Bank on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/deutsche-bank-investment-bank/posts/?feedView=all Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
August 11 · 38 min
Investment Banking 101: how do companies raise capital and make deals?
Investment banking can sound complex from the outside, full of acronyms like IPO, ECM, DCM and M&A. But at its core, it is about helping companies access the capital, advice and expertise they need to grow, expand into new markets or make major strategic decisions. That is the focus of the first episode in our special Investment Banking 101 series from This is Deutsche Bank, designed to demystify investment banking without the jargon. If you’re exploring career options, trying to help someone find their path, or simply curious about how investment banking works – this one is for you. In our first episode, Mike Paleos, Global Chief Operating Officer of Deutsche Bank’s Investment Banking and Capital Markets business, joins host Vicky Garrod to unpack the basics of capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. What’s the difference between equity and debt? How do we support companies looking to expand? What career options are available and which skills do you need to work in this exciting area of banking? Find out here. 02:20 – What investment banking and capital markets are and what role they play in the economy 07:48 – How companies raise money on capital markets, the difference between bonds and shares and the motivation behind mergers and acquisitions 18:01 – Putting the theory into practice: how Deutsche Bank might help a company to expand and secure the funding to do it 26:57 – The roles in this part of investment banking and the skills needed Deutsche Bank Investment Bank on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/deutsche-bank-investment-bank/posts/?feedView=all Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
July 24 · 19 min
Mapping the World's Prices 2026 - from Podzept
Which is the cheapest city for a date? Where will you spend most on a 3-bed rental? And what does Liam Gallagher have to do with one of our latest reports? Today we’re spotlighting our annual Mapping the World’s Prices report, produced by the Deutsche Bank Research Institute. Every year, it looks at the global price trends reshaping travel, spending and investment. In an episode of our Podzept podcast, Jim Reid, Head of Macro and Thematic Research, talks with thematic strategist Adrian Cox about the latest report and shares his thoughts on future price rankings. Podzept is Deutsche Bank's regular chat with research analysts about their views on what's driving the world of economics and finance https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/IE-PROD/Podzept_Podcast_series/PODCASTS.alias Read the full report on the Deutsche Bank Research Institute https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/IE-PROD/PDFVIEWER.calias?pdfViewerPdfUrl=PROD0000000000633223&rwnode=REPORT And head to the Institute’s website for more analysis on topics across geopolitics, macroeconomics, technology, and the evolving corporate landscape https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/RI-PROD/Research_Institute/HOME.alias 00:37 – The biggest surprise from this year's report 04:20 – Rankings of financial centres such as London, New York and Frankfurt, plus new entries for “quality of life” 08:31 – US rankings and results of the famed “Cheap date index” 13:06 – Jim explains the “Oasis” index and unpacks what this year’s results might mean for investors 17:24 – Adrian quizzes Jim on the results
June 30 · 31 min
How do you modernise the tech stack of a 150-year-old bank?
It’s a challenge many established banks face - modernising the technology their business relies on without disrupting the business itself. Even more so as rapid advances in AI, cloud computing and digital innovation continue to reshape financial services. At Deutsche Bank, we undertook a major transformation of our technology landscape, simplifying systems and accelerating innovation. The person leading that effort has been our outgoing Chief Technology Officer, Bernd Leukert. In this episode, Bernd reflects on Deutsche Bank’s technology transformation journey, from bank systems modernisation to AI in banking, and shares how he thinks innovation will shape the future of financial services. 01:10 – Recent shifts in the tech landscape and the players within it 05:48 – The opportunities Bernd saw when arriving at Deutsche Bank and the story behind our partnership with Google 19:20 – AI in banking: where are we and what comes next, plus what it means for cybersecurity 30:08 – What Bernd is dedicated to in his daily life Our Technology Transformation https://www.db.com/what-we-do/focus-topics/tech/index?language_id=1 Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
June 18 · 23 min
Inside Deutsche Bank’s transformation. With James von Moltke.
If you’d asked investors a few years ago about Deutsche Bank, the answer might have been cautious at best. Fast forward to today, and the story looks very different. Someone who has been central to that shift is James von Moltke, our outgoing President and former Chief Financial Officer. Alongside CEO Christian Sewing, James helped launch the bank’s turnaround in 2019, steering it from underperformance and waning investor confidence to record results and ambitions to become European champion. In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, James offers a first-hand perspective of that turnaround. Host Michael Steen also asks him his thoughts on the next chapter for Deutsche Bank and for banking, as well as for career advice to any budding bankers listening in. 02:02 – James’ background and why he chose to join Deutsche Bank at such a challenging time 05:30 – Inside Deutsche Bank’s transformation, James’ first-hand perspective of it and the task of rebuilding trust 11:11 – What’s next for the banking industry given the major geopolitical and technological shifts currently underway 19:16 – James’ tips for any budding bankers Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
May 29 · 18 min
Purpose: what does that look like in action? With Christian Sewing.
Many companies have embarked on finding their purpose – the reason for their existence – and that includes us at Deutsche Bank. That’s all well and good – but how do you actually bring those words on paper to life in everything you do? In this special episode of This is Deutsche Bank, our CEO Christian Sewing joins host Ben Alka to discuss: why purpose is so important, especially for large global organisations how employees can put our purpose into action in their everyday work the relevance of our purpose for the economy and society 01:30 – Why Deutsche Bank embarked on a journey to be purpose led, the pivotal moments along the way and making it tangible for our 90,000 people worldwide 06:55 – How our purpose feeds into the external perception of Deutsche Bank, particularly in society, plus concrete examples of it in action 15:35 – What purpose-led leadership means to Christian What Deutsche Bank stands for https://www.db.com/who-we-are/index?language_id=1&kid=our-purpose.ghp-en.who-we-are Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
April 9 · 31 min· Video
The price of oil explained
Global oil prices are fluctuating wildly, driven by the war in the Middle East and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire deal being announced, uncertainty remains. In this episode – recorded on 1 April 2026 – we take a step back and unpack what moves oil prices and how the global oil market works. Chris Kenny, our Head of Energy Trading, and Michael Hsueh, Senior Research Analyst at Deutsche Bank, join host Michael Steen to discuss all this and more. 01:42 – How the global oil market works and oil prices are set 04:46 – The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, its impact on prices and the wider economy, and how it compares to previous oil crises 10:26 – Our role as an investment bank in the oil market and the support clients are looking for in this highly volatile environment 14:33 – How the oil market has changed over the years and our guests’ thoughts on the impact that today’s crisis might have 29:08 – What our guests are dedicated to in their daily lives Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com Deutsche Bank Research Institute Deutsche Bank Research Institute
March 6 · 27 min· Video
Gold and silver: what’s driving the precious metals market?
Precious metals have long been seen as a store of value – gold once backed currencies and central banks still store bullion in their vaults. In times of uncertainty, these metals often move to the centre of financial markets. Right now, they’re doing exactly that – although not exactly the way you might think. In this episode, Michael Hsueh, Senior Research Analyst, and Rob Abel, from our Metals Sales and Structuring team, join host Michael Steen to talk all about the market for precious metals. How does it work? What’s driving the gold and silver price right now? And is this rally just another cycle - or part of something much bigger? 01:45 – What the four precious metals are and how the global market works. 05:47 – What has happened to the price of gold and silver in recent months, what has been driving those developments and what has it meant for the idea of gold as a safe haven. 13:59 – The day-to-day workings of the precious metals market – who is buying gold and silver across the world, what clients can do in the face of price volatility, and how metals trading has changed over the years. 21:40 – What might come next 25:37 – What our guests are dedicated to in their daily lives Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
January 23 · 24 min
Smarter, faster…riskier? Bringing AI into banking.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of risk management - transforming how banks assess information, detect threats and serve clients. But if you're trying to manage your bank's risk, it has some clear downsides as well as upsides. In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Marcus Chromik, Chief Risk Officer and Management Board member, speaks to host Michael Steen about why he thinks AI is set to change the risk function more profoundly than past crises and where the human fits into all of it. 01:17 – What being a Chief Risk Officer entails and how AI is transforming the risk function 06:08 – How we are using AI at Deutsche Bank, such as in credit analysis, and what this shift means for recruitment and the skillsets needed to work in banking 13:49 – How to handle the risks that we see from AI in banking and the importance of keeping the human in the loop 18:54 – Fostering the right risk culture in the AI era and what the divergences in the regulatory approaches across the globe mean for AI use in a global bank. 22:12 – What Marcus is dedicated to in his daily life Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
Dec 3, 2025 · 21 min
Pensions: are we saving enough – or just saving wrong?
Confidence in public pension systems is falling across Europe, and many people are worried about whether the money they’re paying in today will be there when they retire. In this episode of "This is Deutsche Bank," Christian Nolting, Global Chief Investment Officer for the Private Bank, and Raffael Gasser, Head of Wealth Management Germany, join host Michael Steen to explore: why many feel uncertain about their financial future how we can ensure we’re saving enough for retirement what else can be done to bridge the pension gap 01:41 – The different kinds of pensions systems out there 03:14 – What the German public thinks about the state of the pension system and their own retirement provisions 08:33 – Why – despite being worried about their provisions – people don’t take action and what can be done to support that, plus the benefits of investing your pension and what we can learn from systems beyond Germany 19:15 – What Christian and Raffael are dedicated to in their daily lives Deutsche Bank and DWS Retirement Provisions Report 2025 (in German only) „Altersvorsorge-Report 2025“ von Deutsche Bank und DWS Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
Nov 13, 2025 · 15 min
Where is Asia’s place on the shifting global trade map?
The geography of trade is shifting. And it’s not just tariffs. Over the past few years, a variety of factors have prompted countries to explore new corridors and partnerships. Nowhere is this change more evident than in Asia. Amid these shifts, what role can the region take on? Where does Europe fit into it all? And how can banks support those navigating the changes? On This is Deutsche Bank, host Michael Steen sits down with Alexander von zur Mühlen, CEO for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe and Germany and Management Board member, who shares his view on the developments shaping the global economy right now. 01:32 – The origins of Deutsche Bank’s story in Asia 03:12 – The role of Asia Pacific in today's global economy and how it is changing amid shifting trade dynamics 08:57 – Where Europe comes into it all, and what it means to operate as a European bank in Asia right now 13:58 – What Alexander is dedicated to in his daily life Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
Oct 30, 2025 · 15 min
Emerging markets – unlocking economic and sustainable growth
Emerging markets now account for nearly half of global GDP - a dramatic leap from just 25 years ago. Despite recent global shocks, 2025 has been one of the best years on record for returns in these markets. What’s behind this recent rise? Which factors could impact what happens next? And how can banks support their economic and sustainable development? On This is Deutsche Bank, host Charlie Olivier explores the dynamic world of emerging markets together with Esra Turk, our Global Head of Sustainable Finance for the Investment Bank, and Oliver Harvey, who heads up FX Research for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. 01:27 – The mood in emerging markets at the moment, why 2025 has been a record year for them and what might come next 05:43 – Sustainable development in emerging markets – which sectors are our clients most focused on and how some of these areas work in practice 09:18 – How banks support economic and sustainable development in emerging markets 10:57 – Our guests’ career paths and what they are dedicated to in their daily lives Overview of Deutsche Bank Research’s Emerging Markets Handbook: dbresearch.com/PROD/RI-PROD/PDFVIEWER.calias?pdfViewerPdfUrl=PROD0000000000606753 Deutsche Bank Research Institute: Research Institute Deutsche Bank website: https://www.db.com
Sep 23, 2025 · 19 min
Reigniting Europe's IPO engine
After a challenging few years, can Europe’s equity capital markets reclaim their edge? Is London still a global financial powerhouse? The global economic order is changing. Investor confidence has been shaken by tariff debates and uncertain growth outlooks. For equity capital markets (ECM) – one of the places companies go to raise funds – this has led to a quiet few months. But there are signs that this could be set to change. In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, host Victoria Garrod talks about this and more with Tom Swerling, our Global Head of ECM, and James Taylor, Head of Investment Banking at Deutsche Numis. 01:40 – What equity capital markets are, our role in them as a bank and how we help companies looking to go public. 05:56 – The results of Deutsche Numis’ 2025 Raised in London report on London’s attractiveness as a capital markets destination, and a look at where things might be heading. 11:33 – How Europe’s capital markets are faring in today’s uncertain environment, the capital flow trends in private and public markets, and the global outlook. 17:41 – What our guests are dedicated to in their daily lives Deutsche Numis – Raised in London 2025 report https://dbnumis.com/news-insights/raised-in-london-2025 Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
Jul 4, 2025 · 16 min
Mapping the World's Prices - from Podzept
Which is the cheapest city for a date? Where does your cash go furthest? And which are the best places to live and eat? Our Podzept podcast from the Deutsche Bank Research Institute reveals all! Today we’re spotlighting another of our podcasts. Produced by Deutsche Bank’s Research department, Podzept is our regular chat with analysts about their views on what is driving the world of economics and finance right now. In this episode, Jim Reid, Head of Macro and Thematic Research, chats with thematic strategist Adrian Cox about the latest "Mapping the World's Prices" report from the Deutsche Bank Research Institute, and shares his thoughts on future price rankings. Subscribe to Podzept to get episodes as soon as they come out – available in English and German Podzept (Podcast Series) - Deutsche Bank Research Head to the Deutsche Bank Research Institute to read the full report and for more analysis on topics across geopolitics, macroeconomics, technology, and the evolving corporate landscape dbresearch.com/PROD/RI-PROD/PDFVIEWER.calias?pdfViewerPdfUrl=PROD0000000000592089 Deutsche Bank Research Institute Research Institute 00:31 – Key changes since the first edition of the report in 2012 01:15 – Rankings of financial centres such as London, Frankfurt and Tokyo, plus price trends in the US and India 05:56 – Highest utility costs, and the “cheap date” index 09:10 – Top places to move and Jim’s predictions for the future 11:14 – Truth or myth? Adrian quizzes Jim
Jun 13, 2025 · 14 min· Video
What's the purpose of...purpose?
Defining the reason for a company’s existence – its purpose – can be a game changer. Organisations that are able to do this grow faster than their competitors, and have more loyal customers and engaged employees, studies have shown. It’s a journey that Deutsche Bank has been on for the past year. But why do organisations need a purpose at all? And once you have found yours, how do you bring it to life? In this special episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Alex Wynaendts, Chairman of our Supervisory Board, discusses the topic and the bank’s journey with host Ben Alka. 01:47 – The role purpose can play in securing success for a company and in uniting its employees behind a common goal, whatever their role. 03:55 – How to make sure a purpose is not just words on a page, how Alex has seen it in action and the importance of the pride that a purpose can bring. 08:19 – The role that management can play in embedding a purpose across the organisation, and how Deutsche Bank's purpose can help us support clients in today’s volatile times. 12:10 – Alex's dedication in his daily life and final remarks Who we are – Our purpose https://www.db.com/who-we-are/index?language_id=1&kid=our-purpose.ghp-en.who-we-are Our new claim: With deep dedication https://www.db.com/who-we-are/claim/index?kid=dedication.redirect-en.shortcut Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
May 22, 2025 · 25 min· Video
Who's paying for Europe’s defence push?
Defence is back on Europe’s spending agenda. With the war in Ukraine ongoing and geopolitical priorities shifting in the US, countries across the continent are rethinking how they defend their borders and looking to up their game. But what happens when governments decide to spend? And what role do banks play in financing all this? In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Fabrizio Campelli, the head of our Corporate Bank and Investment Bank and Management Board member discusses the topic with host Michael Steen. 01:48 – The background to Europe’s defence push and the challenges it poses, plus the change in public sentiment around defence spending. 06:50 – The role of banks – like us – in financing the investment in defence, and how the funds would translate into building up the sector’s capabilities. 11:59 – The structure of Europe’s defence sector, the funding challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises face, and how changing Europe’s capital markets infrastructure would help. 19:56 – What is needed now. 24:07 – Fabrizio’s dedication in his daily life Opinion piece by Christian Sewing https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/private-capital-can-strengthen-europes-defence-christian-sewing-xuaae/?trackingId=7OxWhl1zTxuW7lolLoVbwQ%3D%3D Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com
Apr 4, 2025 · 28 min· Video
Is now the time for the euro? How geopolitics is moving FX markets.
Two and half decades after the euro launched, is Europe’s single currency finally on the verge of toppling the US dollar? Few can imagine a financial world which is not dominated by the dollar, but tariff-based trade wars and geopolitical turmoil have got people asking the question – is it time for the euro to play a bigger role? And how do we support clients in such volatile times? In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, host Michael Steen puts these questions to George Saravelos, our Global Head of FX Research, and Verena Kruse, our Global Head of FX Liquidity Sales. 01:32 – What is dollar exceptionalism, which factors could impact the euro’s role as a global reserve currency, and how have markets reacted to recent news coming from Germany and Europe. 07:21 – The impact of President Trump’s tariff announcements on the dollar, as well as on other currencies, and what does Europe need to do to tip the balance in the euro’s favour. 16:46 – Working in FX markets: what it is like to work on the trading floor and the size of the market today 20:48 – How Deutsche Bank supports its clients across the world with their currency needs, particularly during times of volatility Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com The brilliant world of FX – a primer https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/RPS_EN-PROD/The_Brilliant_World_of_FX_-_A_Primer/RPS_EN_DOC_VIEW.calias?rwnode=PROD0000000000464258&ProdCollection=PROD0000000000542285 Podzept, a podcast from Deutsche Bank Research https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/RPS_EN-PROD/Podzept_Podcast_series/PODCASTS.alias

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