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The world is changing at an ever-increasing pace. With the help of Deutsche Bank’s leaders and experts, we’ll look at what these changes mean for the banking industry through stories, ideas, and developments from our work across the world.

Episodes

  1. Smarter, faster…riskier? Bringing AI into banking.

    JAN 23

    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

    24 min
  2. Pensions: are we saving enough – or just saving wrong?

    12/03/2025

    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 futurehow we can ensure we’re saving enough for retirementwhat 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

    21 min
  3. Where is Asia’s place on the shifting global trade map?

    11/13/2025

    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

    15 min
  4. Emerging markets – unlocking economic and sustainable growth

    10/30/2025

    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

    16 min
  5. Reigniting Europe's IPO engine

    09/23/2025

    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

    19 min
  6. Mapping the World's Prices - from Podzept

    07/04/2025

    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

    16 min
  7. What's the purpose of...purpose?

    06/13/2025

    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

    14 min
  8. Who's paying for Europe’s defence push?

    05/22/2025

    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

    26 min

  9. 04/04/2025

    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

    28 min
  10. What’s next for Germany, Europe, and Deutsche Bank? With Christian Sewing

    03/07/2025

    What’s next for Germany, Europe, and Deutsche Bank? With Christian Sewing

    Germany has just voted in one of the most closely watched federal elections in decades. The political landscape has shifted and it feels like Germany – and Europe – are at a crossroads. What does this mean for the German economy, including reforming the debt brake? How should Europe react to the new tone coming from Washington? And what’s next for Deutsche Bank in this constantly changing environment? In the first episode of This is Deutsche Bank, host Michael Steen discusses these questions with our CEO Christian Sewing.  01:25 – What the election result means for Germany and its society, what is needed to boost economic growth, and reforming the country’s debt brake.  07:15 – Navigating Washington's new tone towards Europe and the role banks can play in these more volatile times  15:17 – The changing face of globalisation and what this means for Deutsche Bank’s business model? What does the next step hold?  22:12 – Christian’s career and dedication in his daily life  © 2025 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG.

    26 min
  11. Welcome to This is Deutsche Bank

    03/03/2025

    Welcome to This is Deutsche Bank

    Welcome to This is Deutsche Bank - a podcast all about the news and trends shaping the world of banking and finance.

    1 min

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