Deutsche Bank db X-trackers ETFs is launching a first for the ETF industry, providing investors with the choice of direct or indirect tracking of major equity benchmarks.

Buyers of Asian ETFs are getting more familiar with the mechanism of the product, with 65% of respondents to a Deutsche Bank-sponsored survey saying they understand the role of market makers.

Ravi Raju, managing director and regional head of private wealth management for Deutsche Bank in Asia Pacific, tells Hubbis how he is trying to use the firm’s universal bank capabilities to forge a competitive edge in the hearts and minds of the region’s entrepreneurs.

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged a senior executive at Deutsche Bank, along with four investors, for allegedly accepting and offering over HK$24 million in bribes in relation to the trading of derivative warrants issued by the bank.

Deutsche Bank has listed six new ETFs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including its first products tapping into the Indonesian, Thailand and Malaysian markets.

Deutsche Bank has launched four new ETFs on the Singapore Exchange, including the first ETFs to be linked to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Ajay Bagga of Deutsche Bank looks at some of the people-related issues and challenges impacting success in the Indian market.

Deutsche Bank has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) for its wealth management business in Asia Pacific.

Deutsche Bank’s private wealth business has prioritised entrepreneurs as one of the key ways it can succeed over the long term in Asia Pacific.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management has made two senior appointments in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Bank Sarasin & Co has hired Michael Coglin as managing director and chief investment officer for Asia, based in Hong Kong.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management has bolstered its capabilities in South-east Asia by hiring several relationship managers and investment advisers.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management has recruited five senior relationship managers and investment advisers in a bid to strengthen its North Asian capabilities.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management is bolstering its alternatives capabilities with the appointment of a former senior HSBC banker.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management aims to double investable client assets in three years from Eur29 billion (US$36 billion) at the end of March, according to an article in Reuters.

Dr Mario Bassi has left his role as head of strategy and business development for Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management in Asia, to run the regional business of management consultant Solution Providers.

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management has announced two new hires to its North Asian business as it looks to strengthen its succession planning capabilities.

UBS is re-strengthening its investment advisory team in South Asia by hiring a senior banker from Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management.