The Euromoney Awards 2025 recognize Asia's leading investment bank, with its comprehensive financing solutions, extensive regional presence, and robust risk management strategies catapulting it to the top in the Asia Pacific region.
Deutsche Bank has been recognised as Asia's Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 by Euromoney. This accolade celebrates Deutsche Bank's expertise in providing innovative and client-focused financing solutions across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Significant Achievements and Landmark Transactions
In 2024, Deutsche Bank executed an impressive 96 deals worth a total of USD 9.2 billion across South Asia, Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, and Japan. The bank notably expanded its presence in key markets such as Japan and India. Deutsche Bank was also involved in five of the seven US IPOs by Asian issuers in 2024, demonstrating its significant capital markets presence.
The bank's APAC financing team delivers the entire product suite to clients, and it ranks number one in APAC with Coalition for Global Financing and Credit Trading, and for Financing and Trading for 2024. Deutsche Bank also holds the top ranking for Financing since 2021.
The bank's success extends to bond issuances. It ranks number one in Hong Kong G3 Bond Issuances and APAC High Yield G3 Bonds. Additionally, the bank is No.1 in AUD Corporate Kangaroo Bond Issuances.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
While specific details about Deutsche Bank's commitment to diversity and inclusion in Asia for the 2024-2025 period were not provided, the bank's deep market expertise and strategic expansion suggest a focus on regional adaptation and inclusive practices.
Other banks, such as NBK in Kuwait, demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and local talent development. In 2024, NBK achieved a 78% Kuwaitization rate, driven by targeted recruitment and retention initiatives. Citi Japan, too, received awards reflecting excellence in investment banking and made commitments to invest in talent and technology.
Summary
Deutsche Bank's key achievements in 2024 include executing a high volume of deals across Asia with significant capital raised, expanding in large markets, and leading in IPO financing. The bank retained strong capital market leadership with a strategic business mix adapted to geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.
Direct commitments to diversity and inclusion at Deutsche Bank Asia for 2024-2025 were not specified in the sources, though the bank’s regional strategy suggests attention to local market needs. Other banks, such as NBK and Citi Japan, provide examples of concrete diversity and national talent promotion efforts in 2024, which serve as relevant context.
- Deutsche Bank's expertise in Asia Pacific (APAC) region extends to various aspects of finance and investing, as demonstrated by its top rankings in financing and trading, bond issuances, and IPOs by Asian issuers, making it a significant player in capital markets.
- While Deutsche Bank did not specifically disclose its commitment to diversity and inclusion in Asia for the 2024-2025 period, its strategic expansion and focus on regional adaptation suggest an emphasis on inclusive practices, aligning with the broader business trends in the industry.
