Matthew Probershteyn, Deutsche Bank’s head of institutional cash management non-financial risk and controls, highlights the bank’s commitment to building a robust and safe financial ecosystem. At the core of this strategy is the belief that "Your risk is our risk, and our risk is your risk,” as Probershteyn describes. This partnership-driven approach ensures that both Deutsche Bank and its clients work together to identify and disrupt financial crime.

Deutsche Bank processes millions of payments globally each year, making it essential to maintain a secure and trusted network. Rather than avoiding high-risk situations, the bank invests heavily in people, processes, and technology to detect and prevent financial crime. Probershteyn emphasises that de-risking—shifting problems to other providers—does not solve the issue; it simply transfers the risk elsewhere.

The bank’s ecosystem of risk management is built on four key principles: a shared risk appetite, placing the right people in the right roles, transparent information sharing, and a culture of empathy and governance. Through this integrated framework, Deutsche Bank fosters a safer environment for financial transactions, supporting access to financial services for businesses and communities worldwide.

In partnership with clients, Deutsche Bank aims to continuously improve the safety and efficiency of correspondent banking.