Deutsche Bank has opened a new cash management business in Australia, which will add to its global portfolio.
Deutsche Bank now operates cash management services in 35 locations globally, 14 of which are in Asia Pacific.
There were 14 new jobs added to support the new business, including John Godlonton who joins from Deutsche Bank Singapore as Head of Cash Product, Australia. The business offers a range of services including current accounts and deposit products, domestic and cross- border payments and collections as well as liquidity management services.
Cash Management is strategically important for the bank’s Australian franchise says Australia’s Head of Corporate Bank Peter Connor.
“Cash Management will expand our footprint by servicing a larger set of our multi-national corporates. Clients have been asking us to introduce cash management services for some time now so we’re excited to add that capability to our product suite. We are in a strong competitive position and are confident we can build market share.”
Stefan Hoops, Global Head of Corporate Bank, says:
“Australia presents a significant opportunity for the bank and for our European clients operating there. Over 250 of our existing global Cash Management clients operating there are using other banks and our initial dialogue with them around our new business has been really encouraging. We also plan to expand our coverage of domestic clients with global needs.”
Cash Management is not only at the centre of the Corporate Bank and key to its growth ambitions, says Ole Matthiessen, Global Head of Cash Management.
“During the current crisis, it became very clear that it is even more important for treasurers to analyze and act upon the continuously evolving developments in the market. Thus, investing in our global footprint is also a sign to our clients that we are even more committed to be a part of the solution in these unprecedented circumstances.”
