Deutsche Bank is reinforcing its position as a leading transaction bank in Asia Pacific and globally through a disciplined strategy that integrates corporate banking, cash management, trade finance and institutional payments. The bank’s approach reflects a clear shift towards targeted client flows, sustainable financing structures and digital innovation, while leveraging its European and German heritage to capture new growth opportunities arising from the realignment of global trade and financial flows. Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa and global head of payments and TFX product management, explained that Deutsche Bank’s European identity has become a competitive advantage in the current environment. Clients are increasingly looking to diversify operational and financial exposures away from traditional market specific dependencies. She described how the strengthening of economic and trade corridors between Asia Pacific and the Middle East, combined with the bank’s deep presence across both regions, has positioned Deutsche Bank to capture additional market share. As cross-border flows between Asia, Europe and the Middle East accelerate, Deutsche Bank’s regional integration and operational infrastructure have allowed it to support clients expanding into new markets and managing more complex liquidity and treasury requirements. Whelan also highlighted how Deutsche Bank is targeting the new economy sector — including technology companies, digital platforms, fintechs and other rapidly scaling businesses — as a key driver of future growth. These companies require sophisticated cash management and liquidity solutions as they expand regionally and globally, and Deutsche Bank is aligning its product offerings and operational models to meet their evolving needs. In trade finance and lending, Matt Moodey, head of the relevant business for Asia Pacific, described how Deutsche Bank is focusing on structured, solution-driven financing. The bank’s strategy includes targeting frontier markets such as Bangladesh, delivering structured solutions around complex client requirements, expanding milestone-based financing in sectors such as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa and global head of payments and TFX product management at Deutsche Bank Matt Moodey, head of trade finance and lending Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank Sebastien Avot and Jan Luebke, who lead Deutsche Bank’s institutional cash and payments business for Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand respectively, outlined the bank’s efforts to strengthen its clearing and cross-border payments infrastructure. Sebastien Avot, managing director and APAC head of institutional cash and trade finance at Deutsche Bank Jan Luebke, director and head of institutional cash and trade in ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand at Deutsche Bank Across all businesses, Deutsche Bank is pursuing disciplined, client-driven growth by enhancing its core infrastructure, expanding digital platforms, embedding sustainability into financing solutions, and aligning closely with clients’ operational and strategic priorities. As global trade, payment and regulatory landscapes continue to fragment, Deutsche Bank’s integrated approach positions it to support clients’ evolving needs with resilience, innovation and discipline. Deutsche Bank’s corporate cash management, trade finance and institutional payments businesses have been structured and evolved to capture these growth opportunities and deliver sustainable value.
