It’s why we’re here
Deutsche Bank was founded to connect Germany to the rest of the world. Asia Pacific was central to this strategy from the start.
From old to new, from past to future, from local to global, we’ve grown together
It was in Asia Pacific that we opened our first international branches. This is where we first connected European companies to the rest of the world and began directing cross-border capital to finance the growth of industries, economies, and markets. We’re still doing that today, and much more, to support this region. For 150 years Asia Pacific and Deutsche Bank have grown together, moving from old to new and from past to future.
Our local network spans 14 markets and has deep roots. As well as marking 150 years in the region, this year we celebrate significant milestones in Malaysia (55 years), Singapore (50 years) and Vietnam (30 years). The longevity of our presence and the local insight that comes with it are why we’ve been a trusted partner to our clients here for so many years.
From the multinational to the start-up, our clients count on us to keep trade, payment, and investment flows moving into, out of, and within the region. We provide the advice and financing so the ambitious can take the next step. We manage local payments and foreign currency transactions. We help develop markets, build businesses, and grow wealth.
We’re here for the pioneers and forward thinkers, sharing their entrepreneurial spirit and backing their vision. That’s created transport networks that connect countries. It’s brought digital connectivity and financial inclusion to communities. It’s why we are Asia Pacific’s partner in its sustainability journey.
We are proud to have contributed to the rise of this region, which has done so much to power our success in return. It’s here that our past, present and future meet. Ever-changing, always dynamic, Asia Pacific is leading the way into Deutsche Bank’s next 150 years.
Deep Roots - An illustrated history of Deutsche Bank in Asia Pacific
This book is available in two formats: a limited edition in print and an eBook. Flip through the eBook below to know more about our story in Asia Pacific, see bonus videos and photos.
150 years of connecting Asia Pacific
1872
Network
Deutsche Bank’s very first overseas markets are China and Japan
1899
Economy
China is industrialising — we help set up companies that lead the way
1958
Network
Our Hong Kong office begins the growth of our network in the region
1962
Economy
A bond issue finances the extension of Osaka harbour, which increases trade with the rest of the world
1967
Network
Our presence in Asia’s emerging markets begins with Malaysia
1972
Network
We establish our Singapore office, dual hub of our Asia Pacific operations with Hong Kong
1985
Economy
We underwrite China’s first sovereign debt transaction in Europe’s capital markets
1992
Network
After opening in Vietnam, Deutsche Bank now operates in 14 markets across Asia Pacific
2003
Society
We launch the Deutsche Bank Asia Foundation, which transforms thousands of lives every year
2005
Economy
We begin providing retail banking to clients in India
2010
Economy
We support the emergence of a new global currency – China’s renminbi
2016
Economy
Setting up local convenience stores as payment points for AEON Credit improves financial inclusion in Indonesia
2019
Environment
We support Taiwan’s journey to renewable energy through European investment in wind farms
2020
Economy
We help finance AirTrunk’s data centre platform expansion across Asia Pacific
2021
Environment
Our ESG Centre of Excellence in Singapore helps accelerate sustainability globally
2022
Economy
We continue to support the opening and growth of local capital markets across the region
For 150 years we’ve been committed to
Asia Pacific
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