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Europe sometimes seems to attract bad headlines, not least in Europe itself, with questions about the continent’s ability to compete in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order.
And yet despite the gloom, global business leaders are a lot more confident about Europe’s prospects than you might think.
In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Alexander von zur Mühlen, Deutsche Bank Management Board member responsible for Germany, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, joins host Michael Steen to discuss the findings of a new Deutsche Bank survey of 1,200 senior decision-makers from around the world. The results suggest that Europe is now viewed as one of the most attractive destinations for investment, with confidence in the region rising despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.
So, what makes Europe attractive to global investors today, and can the region seize the opportunity in front of it?
01:32
The main findings of our Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 and the reasons behind them
04:40
Is this optimism translating into concrete investments?
08:44
What are the obstacles holding us back?
12:31
How can Deutsche Bank support?
Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 https://www.db.com/what-we-do/focus-topics/europe/index?language_id=1
Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com

The UK’s capital markets have had it a little tough in recent years. Headlines have focused on a shortage of IPOs, companies leaving the London market and growing competition from other financial hubs. Is that picture starting to change?
In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, James Taylor, Head of UK Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Sanjay Raja, our Chief UK Economist, discuss growing investor interest in UK assets, the developing IPO pipeline and the resilience of the British economy using findings from Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Raised in London survey.
They explore the factors driving this renewed confidence in London and what needs to change for it to translate into investment, dealmaking and long-term economic growth.
01:42 – Why we’re seeing renewed optimism about the UK’s capital markets and whether it aligns with the country’s economic situation
08:00 – Are dual listings and increased take-privates a cause for concern?
12:26 – The UK’s economic relevance in today’s global context and our guests’ thoughts on what might come next
Read Raised in London 2026 on our website http://www.db.com
Episode on last year’s report https://pod.link/1799790277/episode/Mjk0MGVmYWYtOTYxYi00NGE5LTk4YWEtYWI5ZTJjNjk2MzVh

Investment banking is about more than deals and trades. Increasingly, it is about helping clients navigate a rapidly changing world.
In the final episode of our Investment Banking 101 series, host Vicky Garrod is joined by Ozan Tarman and Bhavna Sahay to explore two of the biggest forces shaping investment banking today: geopolitics and artificial intelligence.
How are geopolitical developments reshaping global business? Why has AI become one of the world's biggest investment themes? And what skills will future investment bankers need to succeed in an increasingly complex environment?
Whether you're considering a career in investment banking or simply want to better understand how global trends shape financial markets, this episode is for you.

03:13 – Separating the news from the noise in investment banking and how the number of topics affecting dealmaking has increased in recent years
06:36 – Geopolitics: how it affects capital markets, fixed income and how we support clients
15:59 – Artificial intelligence: the explosive growth of investment and the challenges it brings for dealmaking
16:06 – The skills Ozan and Bhavna think the next generation of bankers will need
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When companies raise money, that's only the beginning of the story. Every day, investors buy and sell bonds, businesses manage currency risks and banks help clients navigate financial markets around the world. That's where fixed income and currencies comes in.
In the second episode of our Investment Banking 101 series, Scott Cameron, Global Chief Operating Officer for Fixed Income & Currencies at Deutsche Bank, joins host Vicky Garrod to explain how bond trading, foreign exchange markets and trading floors help keep the global economy moving.
If you're considering a career in investment banking, curious about financial markets, or want to understand what happens when interest rates, elections or world events move markets, this episode is for you.
01:37 – Everything Scott’s role entails and what is like to work on the trading floor
06:27 – What fixed income is, what it’s used for and how it differs from capital markets
13:06 – Currencies: all about foreign exchange trading
16:06 – Back on the trading floor: who is working there and what skills are important to work in fixed income and currencies
Deutsche Bank Investment Bank on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/deutsche-bank-investment-bank/posts/?feedView=all
Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com

Investment banking can sound complex from the outside, full of acronyms like IPO, ECM, DCM and M&A. But at its core, it is about helping companies access the capital, advice and expertise they need to grow, expand into new markets or make major strategic decisions.
That is the focus of the first episode in our special Investment Banking 101 series from This is Deutsche Bank, designed to demystify investment banking without the jargon. If you’re exploring career options, trying to help someone find their path, or simply curious about how investment banking works – this one is for you.
In our first episode, Mike Paleos, Global Chief Operating Officer of Deutsche Bank’s Investment Banking and Capital Markets business, joins host Vicky Garrod to unpack the basics of capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.
What’s the difference between equity and debt? How do we support companies looking to expand? What career options are available and which skills do you need to work in this exciting area of banking? Find out here.
02:20 – What investment banking and capital markets are and what role they play in the economy
07:48 – How companies raise money on capital markets, the difference between bonds and shares and the motivation behind mergers and acquisitions
18:01 – Putting the theory into practice: how Deutsche Bank might help a company to expand and secure the funding to do it
26:57 – The roles in this part of investment banking and the skills needed
Deutsche Bank Investment Bank on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/deutsche-bank-investment-bank/posts/?feedView=all
Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com