Deutsche Bank

In print this week

Former banker founded Charismatic Capital to offer stock loan financing to underserved companies

Stock loans are nothing new. This form of financing requires borrowers to put up shares as collateral in exchange for a loan. However, the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008 changed all of that.

Global Markets

Strategist who nailed 2019 US stock surge warns on positioning

(Jan 12): US stock positioning is near extreme levels as investors price in improving worldwide economic growth, according to Deutsche Bank AG.

Labour market

Banks brace for biggest job cuts since 2015

(Dec 27): Banks around the world are unveiling the biggest round of job cuts in four years as they slash costs to weather a slowing economy and adapt to digital technology.

1MDB Watch

Deutsche Bank faces US Justice Department probe over 1MDB

SINGAPORE (July 15): The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Deutsche Bank as part of a broadened probe of Malaysia’s scandal-plagued 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investment fund, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Restructuring

Deutsche Bank cuts 18,000 employees in $11.3 bil 'reinvention'

(July 9): Deutsche Bank laid off staff from Sydney to New York on Monday as it began to slash 18,000 jobs in a 7.4 billion euro ($11.3 billion) “reinvention” that will lead to yet another annual loss, a plan that knocked its already battered shares.

In print this week

Former Temasek director Michael Dee calls for forensic accountant to look into Noble

SINGAPORE (Aug 27): Shares in debt-laden commodities supplier Noble Group were up 33.9% in the week before a key vote on its restructuring. The Straits Times Index had gained 1.3% in the same period. Noble’s rebound may have been driven by Deutsche Bank

Management & Corporate Governance

Richard Elman says won’t take up directorship at new Noble; Deutsche Bank confirms bid to buy bonds

SINGAPORE (Aug 20): Richard Elman, the founder of Noble Group, will not take up the position as an executive director of the embattled commodities trader after its restructuring.

Broker's Calls

Tide turning in favour of the region's shipping sector, says Deutsche

SINGAPORE (Apr 24): Deutsche Bank is turning positive on Asia Pacific’s shipping sector with the strongest preference for the container sub-segment, followed by tanker and dry bulk.

Broker's Calls

Singapore property market may be strong, but how about developer stocks?

SINGAPORE (Apr 18): According to Deutsche Bank, the Singapore property market continues to show strength.

Global Economy

Asia ex-Japan may see a less bountiful 2018 after record year of bond transactions: Debtwire

SINGAPORE (Jan 11): The Asian USD high-yield (HY) bond primary market in 4Q17 was boosted by the resurgence of offshore-issuance approvals from Chinese regulators and a continued appetite for new paper.
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