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The future of custody roadmap The future of custody roadmap

As opportunities and challenges arise in equal measure, how are global custodians navigating the shifting macroeconomic and technological landscape? flow reports on the future of custody

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Trade finance and lending, Macro and markets

Poland powers on Poland powers on

Following the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2025, flow reports on the country’s meteoric economic growth over the past three decades, its attractiveness to investors, and its diversified merchandise and services trade position

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Cash management

Cash management, Technology

How technology is taking treasury into the boardroom How technology is taking treasury into the boardroom

Corporate treasurers will have to embrace innovative technology to meet new challenges facing their departments and rising expectations from the C-suite. Dr Tobias Miarka draws on Crisil Coalition Greenwich research to explain the practical implications

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flow case studies, Cash management

How Celanese uses virtual accounts to streamline its cash How Celanese uses virtual accounts to streamline its cash

US-based specialty materials and chemicals company Celanese is rebuilding its global liquidity structure. Treasury specialists Hugo Rivera and Peter Szucs tell flow’s Desirée Buchholz why virtual accounts play a key role in this project – and what lessons they have learned from peers

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Cash management, Macro and markets

Navigating geopolitical risks in treasury Navigating geopolitical risks in treasury

With the geopolitical environment getting rougher and corporates rethinking their supply chains, cash visibility and control are more important than ever. flow’s Desirée Buchholz hosts a debate on how uncertainty is impacting liquidity, funding and FX

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Trade finance

Trade finance and lending, Macro and markets

Eye of the storm? Eye of the storm?

As uncertainty continues to surround Washington’s trade tariff policy, what does this mean for US manufacturing and appetite for inbound US investment? Ivan Castano Freeman digs deeper into what “wait and see” could mean for America’s economy

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Trade finance and lending, Macro and markets

Poland powers on Poland powers on

Following the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2025, flow reports on the country’s meteoric economic growth over the past three decades, its attractiveness to investors, and its diversified merchandise and services trade position

Poland powers on More

Macro and markets, Trade finance and lending

Germany at the crossroads Germany at the crossroads

With a GDP of €4.66trn, Germany remains the third biggest economy in the world behind the US and China – but the country is facing secular stagnation. flow’s Desirée Buchholz explores the most pressing tasks for the new government and how corporates could benefit from the public investment package

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Discover the world of finance

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Discover the world of finance

Since its launch in 2020, the broadcast channel ExpeditionFinance has been exploring the future of the financial industry. Deutsche Bank host Jürgen Schmitt reflects on a journey which has taken him from Australia to Turkey, to Singapore and the US – and one which is far from over

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The price of CO₂

Sustainable finance

The price of CO₂

Carbon pricing is essential to combat climate change as it incentivises companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. flow’s Desirée Buchholz looks at how regulatory initiatives in the EU could impact global investment flows – and the role voluntary carbon markets play in reaching net-zero commitments

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Biodiversity: funding our future

Sustainable finance

Biodiversity: funding our future

A different approach to funding is needed to restore biodiversity and keep it intact. Markus Müller, Chief Investment Officer ESG at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, looks at how nature is impacting investor behaviour

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Brazil’s gateway to global trade

flow case studies, Cash management, Trade finance and lending

Brazil’s gateway to global trade

How can Brazilian businesses finance cross-border trade in a volatile global landscape? Drawing on the example of Banco do Brasil – the country’s second-largest bank – flow explores the role that correspondent banking plays in enabling these transactions

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How Celanese uses virtual accounts to streamline its cash

flow case studies, Cash management

How Celanese uses virtual accounts to streamline its cash

US-based specialty materials and chemicals company Celanese is rebuilding its global liquidity structure. Treasury specialists Hugo Rivera and Peter Szucs tell flow’s Desirée Buchholz why virtual accounts play a key role in this project – and what lessons they have learned from peers

More

E.ON Drive: streamlining payments for EV charging

flow case studies, Cash management

E.ON Drive: streamlining payments for EV charging

Boosting demand for electric vehicles (EV) is key to decarbonising road transport. With corporates accounting for 60% of car purchases in Europe, incentivising companies to electrify their motor fleets is essential. flow’s Desirée Buchholz reports on how E.ON Drive is contributing to this goal – and why efficient payment processes and APIs are part of its success

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Securities services

Securities services

The future of custody roadmap The future of custody roadmap

As opportunities and challenges arise in equal measure, how are global custodians navigating the shifting macroeconomic and technological landscape? flow reports on the future of custody

The future of custody roadmap More

Securities services

Euroclear and tomorrow’s capital markets trades Euroclear and tomorrow’s capital markets trades

Becoming a next-generation financial market infrastructure requires balance. Euroclear CEO Valérie Urbain spoke to Janet Du Chenne about how she’s doubling down on client-centricity and innovation while retaining the company’s DNA as a trusted settlement engine in capital markets

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Securities services, Regulation

Europe braces for T+1 Europe braces for T+1

The course is set with Europe proposing regulation to effect a move to a T+1 settlement cycle, along with the UK and Switzerland, on 11 October 2027. flow tracks the consultation journey so far, benefits and challenges of a coordinated move, and how market participants can reap long-term gains

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Macro and markets

Mouth of the merlion

Macro and markets, Dossier ASEAN

Mouth of the merlion

Singapore boasts the second largest port in the world and remains a core hub for asset and wealth managers – as well as being home to more than 400 commodities companies. flow looks at this trading city’s remarkable evolution as it turns 60 in 2025

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Navigating geopolitical risks in treasury

Cash management, Macro and markets

Navigating geopolitical risks in treasury

With the geopolitical environment getting rougher and corporates rethinking their supply chains, cash visibility and control are more important than ever. flow’s Desirée Buchholz hosts a debate on how uncertainty is impacting liquidity, funding and FX

More

Germany at the crossroads

Macro and markets, Trade finance and lending

Germany at the crossroads

With a GDP of €4.66trn, Germany remains the third biggest economy in the world behind the US and China – but the country is facing secular stagnation. flow’s Desirée Buchholz explores the most pressing tasks for the new government and how corporates could benefit from the public investment package

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Trust and agency services

Trust and agency services, Macro and markets

Structured finance movers meet in Barcelona Structured finance movers meet in Barcelona

As the structured finance industry gathers in Barcelona this month for the Global ABS 2025 conference, flow provides an interim update on the securitisation climate in the light of global macroeconomic volatility and Europe’s quest for regulatory simplification

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Trust and agency services

Outlook for CLOs in 2025 – reason for optimism? Outlook for CLOs in 2025 – reason for optimism?

CLOs had another stellar year in 2024, but what is their likely trajectory over the next 12 months? There is cause for optimism and flow provides an update drawing on published insights from Deutsche Bank Research’s Conor O’Toole and Jamie Flannick

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Trust and agency services, Macro and markets

Private credit – a rising asset class explained Private credit – a rising asset class explained

Following flow coverage of collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) and trade finance assets from an origination and investor perspective, the flow team reviews private credit, an asset class which has grown significantly since the financial crisis. This ‘explainer’ includes an overview of the sector’s asset managers, borrowers, financing structures, geographies, investor capital, and product offerings

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Dossier ASEAN

Macro and markets, Dossier ASEAN

Mouth of the merlion Mouth of the merlion

Singapore boasts the second largest port in the world and remains a core hub for asset and wealth managers – as well as being home to more than 400 commodities companies. flow looks at this trading city’s remarkable evolution as it turns 60 in 2025

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Macro and markets, Dossier ASEAN, Trade finance and lending

Asia 2025 outlook: what CFOs should prepare for Asia 2025 outlook: what CFOs should prepare for

How could leading Asian economies respond to a more protectionist US trade policy? And what does this imply for hedging strategies that corporates can apply to manage the impact in currencies moves? flow’s Desirée Buchholz summarises insights from Deutsche Bank Research Asia specialists 

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Dossier ASEAN, Macro and markets {icon-book}

The blossoming of ASEAN The blossoming of ASEAN

The ASEAN countries are a vital part of the global economy. flow takes a closer look at the bloc’s growth, current status, and prospects

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