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Securities services, Cash management
At the digital money junction
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OPINION, TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS, TECHNOLOGY
Poly-crisis is driving trade finance digitalisation Poly-crisis is driving trade finance digitalisation
An era of seemingly continuous economic and geopolitical crises has placed a premium on efficiency, flexibility, and risk mitigation for large companies around the world. Dr Tobias Miarka explains how that dynamic is changing the return-on-investment calculation for global corporates in trade finance and supply chain management
TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS
China’s huge trade surplus – where next? China’s huge trade surplus – where next?
Drawing on a Deutsche Bank Research report examining China’s exports and their destinations, flow’s Clarissa Dann reports on how trade geopolitics are rerouting the country’s trade corridors and what this means for the Global South building its own export capabilities and workforces
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Cash management
CASH MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ECB’s Ulrich Bindseil on the G20 roadmap in action ECB’s Ulrich Bindseil on the G20 roadmap in action
Cross-border payments need to become faster, cheaper, more transparent, and accessible – that’s the homework G20 leaders have given to the financial sector in 2020. Ulrich Bindseil, Director General for Market Infrastructures and Payments at the European Central Bank (ECB), describes collaboration between the private and public actors for achieving these targets – and the scope for further progress
CASH MANAGEMENT, TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS
GCC: four trends corporate treasurers should be aware of GCC: four trends corporate treasurers should be aware of
Digital transformation and infrastructure investment are top priorities in the Middle East as the region diversifies away from oil and gas. How does this impact the corporate treasury teams of companies operating in the region? flow’s Desirée Buchholz reports and shares two client examples from the Asia-Middle East corridor
FLOW CASE STUDY, CASH MANAGEMENT
Takeda’s in-house banking expansion into APAC Takeda’s in-house banking expansion into APAC
Japanese pharma company Takeda embarked on its in-house banking journey as early as 2008. Assistant Treasurer, Fiona Foley and Treasury Operations Lead for EMEA and Canada, Andreas Schollenberger tell flow’s Desirée Buchholz why the team’s attention is now turning to Asia-Pacific – and how on-behalf-of structures are a big lever for efficiency
Trade finance
TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS
China’s huge trade surplus – where next? China’s huge trade surplus – where next?
Drawing on a Deutsche Bank Research report examining China’s exports and their destinations, flow’s Clarissa Dann reports on how trade geopolitics are rerouting the country’s trade corridors and what this means for the Global South building its own export capabilities and workforces
OPINION, TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS, TECHNOLOGY
Poly-crisis is driving trade finance digitalisation Poly-crisis is driving trade finance digitalisation
An era of seemingly continuous economic and geopolitical crises has placed a premium on efficiency, flexibility, and risk mitigation for large companies around the world. Dr Tobias Miarka explains how that dynamic is changing the return-on-investment calculation for global corporates in trade finance and supply chain management
CASH MANAGEMENT, TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS
GCC: four trends corporate treasurers should be aware of GCC: four trends corporate treasurers should be aware of
Digital transformation and infrastructure investment are top priorities in the Middle East as the region diversifies away from oil and gas. How does this impact the corporate treasury teams of companies operating in the region? flow’s Desirée Buchholz reports and shares two client examples from the Asia-Middle East corridor
Dossier Sustainable finance
Discover the world of finance
COMMUNITY
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
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
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
flow case studies
How KME's copper is fuelling the digital age
FLOW CASE STUDY, TRADE FINANCE
How KME's copper is fuelling the digital age
Copper is one of the key energy transition metals – as well as an essential component of the digital revolution, so all eyes are on its availability. Financial writer Ivan Castano Freeman provides an overview of this versatile metal and talks to copper processor KME Group about financing production
Takeda’s in-house banking expansion into APAC
FLOW CASE STUDY, CASH MANAGEMENT
Takeda’s in-house banking expansion into APAC
Japanese pharma company Takeda embarked on its in-house banking journey as early as 2008. Assistant Treasurer, Fiona Foley and Treasury Operations Lead for EMEA and Canada, Andreas Schollenberger tell flow’s Desirée Buchholz why the team’s attention is now turning to Asia-Pacific – and how on-behalf-of structures are a big lever for efficiency
Salzgitter AG: transitioning to green steel
FLOW CASE STUDY, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Salzgitter AG: transitioning to green steel
Coal-based blast furnaces have been core units in steel production for more than 100 years. Now, the industry is looking for ways to cut CO₂ emissions to align with net zero targets from regulators and customers. flow’s Desirée Buchholz reports on how German steel- and technology company Salzgitter AG is leading the way towards decarbonising steel manufacturing
Securities services
SECURITIES SERVICES, CASH MANAGEMENT
At the digital money junction At the digital money junction
Digital assets are converging into the digital finance space, creating new types of money while fuelling demand for new types of payments and post-trade settlement services. Experts at a Deutsche Bank-hosted conference shared insights on what this means for market infrastructure participants and where the direction of travel is heading
SECURITIES SERVICES, REGULATION
T-day for the EU? T-day for the EU?
Now that the European Securities and Markets Authorities (ESMA) is recommending 11 October 2027 as an optimal T+1 transition date for shorter settlement cycles, what does this mean for financial market infrastructure participants? flow tracks the consultation journey so far and lessons learned from markets already on T+1
SECURITIES SERVICES
China’s capital markets illuminations China’s capital markets illuminations
At Sibos Beijing, securities services discussions addressed China’s capital market reforms, standardisation/interoperability, the role of DLT and tokenisation in improving fund operation efficiencies, changing investor demographics, and market infrastructure resilience. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports
Macro and markets
AI deep research – is this a gamechanger?
TECHNOLOGY, MACRO AND MARKETS
AI deep research – is this a gamechanger?
The flurry of AI deep research launched at the beginning of 2025 has significant consequences for knowledge workers – and the global economy. flow shares insights from Deutsche Bank Research’s paper that identifies winners and losers – and AI’s capacity for longer-term self-improvement
Asia 2025 outlook: what CFOs should prepare for
MACRO AND MARKETS, DOSSIER ASEAN, TRADE FINANCE
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
The rise of Global Capability Centres in APAC
MACRO AND MARKETS, CASH MANAGEMENT, CASE STUDY
The rise of Global Capability Centres in APAC
Formerly, it was mainly back-end functions that were outsourced to Asia-Pacific. Today, these hubs drive technological innovation and enhance organisational efficiency on a global scale. What does this mean, both for the treasury function and for corporate banking services?
Trust and agency services
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
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
TRUST AND AGENCY SERVICES, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE {icon-book}
Greening the night with the SunZia Wind and Transmission projects Greening the night with the SunZia Wind and Transmission projects
US renewable energy company Pattern Energy is transforming the energy supply for three million Americans with its SunZia project. With insights from the company’s Project Finance and Corporate Development Director Carlyne Mickle and Deutsche Bank’s Trust and Agency Services team, flow’s Clarissa Dann tracks progress so far
Dossier ASEAN
MACRO AND MARKETS, DOSSIER ASEAN, TRADE FINANCE
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
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
DOSSIER ASEAN, MACRO AND MARKETS
Navigating China’s slowdown Navigating China’s slowdown
In the Q3 Asia Corporate Newsletter, Deutsche Bank Research analysts examine the impact of China’s slowing growth and what this means for corporates and their risk management around currency hedging and supply chain diversification