Deutsche Bank news and trends

Deutsche Bank Says Embedded Finance Is Changing Business Models
Payments Innovation // April 10, 2024

Deutsche Bank Global Head of Embedded Finance Solutions Matthaeus Sielecki told PYMNTS that embedded finance is transforming verticals as far-flung as retail and logistics. Payments are now being actively merged into business models as those models evolve — and the role of chief financial officers...

Deutsche Bank CEO Brushes Off Commerzbank Merger Rumors
Banking // January 18, 2024

The head of Deutsche Bank says merging with Commerzbank is not a priority. In an interview with CNBC Thursday (Jan. 18), Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing seemed to quash recent — and unconfirmed — reports that his company was in talks to merge with fellow German financial institution Commerzbank. “I...

Report: Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank Ressurect Merger Talks
Banking // January 15, 2024

Deutsche Bank has reportedly resumed merger discussions with fellow German financial institution Commerzbank. The two companies had called off their initial plans to merge five years ago. But now, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 15), uncertainty in the bank sector and Germany’s need to shore up its budget has renewed speculation about...

Swift Completes Successful Test of Global Trade Interoperability Solution
Cross Border Commerce // December 11, 2023

Swift has successfully tested a global trade interoperability solution in collaboration with BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank and four electronic bills of lading (eBL) platforms. This solution has the potential to revolutionize the use of electronic trade documents, the provider of secure financial messaging services said in a Thursday...

Interviews & Exclusives
Payment Diversification Creates Winning Formula for Merchants

May 08, 2024
There’s no place like home, particularly when it comes to preferred payment mechanisms. That’s why businesses looking to expand internationally need to ensure that their strategic approach includes diversification of payment methods and the integration of local payment solutions. “You need to embrace local payment methods and prioritize them unless you want to have a lot of cart abandonment,” […]

Banks’ Cautious Approach to Generative AI Is More Internal Than Customer-Facing

July 25, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the most important topics of our time, and global banks are beginning to explore the possibilities of the technology so as...

AI Is Only as Good as the Datasets They Access, Says Deutsche Bank

June 09, 2023
As the world becomes more interconnected, cross-border payments have never been more important in the banking and finance industry.  However, the current system can be slow and cumbersome, making it...

B2B Marketplaces Offer FIs Game-Changing Opportunity to Drive Payments Innovation

November 08, 2022
Historically, the process of buying and maintaining a vehicle has rarely been a one-stop-shop experience. It often involved engaging with a car dealer, a provider for auto parts and accessories...

Quick Reads
Deutsche Bank CEO Brushes Off Commerzbank Merger Rumors

January 18, 2024
The head of Deutsche Bank says merging with Commerzbank is not a priority. In an interview with CNBC Thursday (Jan. 18), Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing seemed to quash recent — and unconfirmed — reports that his company was in talks to merge with fellow German financial institution Commerzbank. “I wouldn’t say it’s on top of my priority, to be […]

Report: Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank Ressurect Merger Talks

January 15, 2024
Deutsche Bank has reportedly resumed merger discussions with fellow German financial institution Commerzbank. The two companies had called off their initial plans to merge five years ago. But now, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 15),...

Swift Completes Successful Test of Global Trade Interoperability Solution

December 11, 2023
Swift has successfully tested a global trade interoperability solution in collaboration with BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank and four electronic bills of lading (eBL) platforms. This solution has the potential to revolutionize the use...

Taurus and Deutsche Bank Partner on Digital Asset Services

September 14, 2023
Taurus, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, and Deutsche Bank have entered into a global partnership. The collaboration aims to support Deutsche Bank’s digital asset services by integrating Taurus’ technology...