Deutsche Bank’s Post

March 21st is International Day against Racism, an occasion to again raise awareness for diversity, inclusion, and equity. 🤍 At Deutsche Bank, we believe in the power of unity, understanding, and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background. The International Day against Racism was established by the United Nations to commemorate the lives lost in the Sharpeville massacre of 1960, a tragic event that shook the world and highlighted the urgent need to combat racial discrimination. Since then, this day has served as a global reminder of the ongoing struggle against racism and prejudice in all its forms. Today, as we reflect on the significance of this day, we recognise the importance of fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Diversity is not just a buzzword, it is the essence of who we are as a global community. By embracing diversity, we enrich our perspectives, spark innovation, and create a more inclusive society for future generations. In the workplace, combatting racism is not only a moral imperative but also a business imperative. As we celebrate International Day against Racism, let us recommit ourselves to building a world free from prejudice and discrimination. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or background. At Deutsche Bank, we are proud to stand with our global community in the fight against racism, today and every day. Join us in taking a stand against racism. Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable world for all. 🤝 To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, click here: https://lnkd.in/eMSH-B3E #InternationalDayAgainstRacism #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity #DeutscheBank

Hello LinkedIn Community! Yesterday, on our #CultureDay, we at UniCredit Bank Austria AG were celebrating not only our values but also the camaraderie and team spirit that define us. It was fantastic to have our new CEO Ivan Vlaho, the other board members and so many further meaningful people joining us – and we had a blast together! Our values – #Caring, #Integrity, and #Ownership – are not just words but principles we live by in everything we do. For UniCredit caring means supporting one another and being there for each other. Our integrity is evident in the transparency and honesty with which we approach our tasks. Ownership signifies that we take responsibility and achieve our goals together. Let's continue to foster a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Together, we shape the future! 🚀✨🤗🎉👏🏼 #CultureDay #Caring #Integrity #Ownership #UniCredit #UniCreditBankAustria #OurPeople #OurCulture #UniCreditCultureDay #MakeYourMark #UCBA

A really incredible day of discussion chaired by the amazing Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon) at the City & Financial Global Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services Summit at Royal Garden Hotel. Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon), shared some quotes of note from the morning sessions: 💬 "There is more to be done to improved diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector." 🎤 Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon), Vice Chair ED&I Advisory Board, International Business and Diplomatic Exchange (IBDE) 💬 "We look at diversity and inclusion as it's a fundamental part of running a sustainable business. It's as simple as that." 🎤 Yasmine Chinwala OBE, Partner, New Financial LLP 💬 "Diversity is a richness of the collective of all of us, it is not each of us as individuals." 🎤 Leila McKenzie-Delis 💃🏻, Founder & CEO, DIAL Global 💬 "There's something about normalising it into how you do business and not seeing it as a separate add on." 🎤 Sarah Guerra (She,her), Head of Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Bank of England And from our first panel of the day discussing ethnically diverse - what does it actually mean? What are we doing to achieve ethnic diversity and inclusion in the current hybrid working environment, and is it working? - moderated by Kate Grussing CBE, Managing Director, Sapphire Partners Executive Search: 💬 "Stop trying to fix the people and fix your processes." 🎤 Mitra Janes, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Investment Banking, Markets and Commercial Banking, HSBC 💬 "Black women don't need fixing. Black men don't need fixing. They need the same opportunities that everyone else has." 🎤 Dr Heather Melville, OBE CCMI, CEO & Founder, Clarke Smith Advisory; Senior Advisor, Teneo; Chancellor, University of York 💬 "As an industry, we have to understand the impacts of networking inside the organisation and also outside the organisation." 🎤 Leon Headley MBA, Director, Corporate Sustainability, Fidelity International 💬 "If you have more people from all those different backgrounds, you will naturally innovate and create better products." 🎤 Wincie Wong, Head of Digital X Workforce Technical Capability, NatWest Group Abisola Barber, CMgr CCMI Dr Heather Melville, OBE CCMI Charlene Sagoe Wincie Wong Lorna Hinds-Sotomey Leila McKenzie-Delis 💃🏻 #RacialDiversity #Inclusion #FinancialServices

At every workplace, challenges are inevitable—they are integral part of our personal and professional development. A lack of challenges often signifies stagnation rather than stability. It's important to know that encountering difficulties doesn't reflect poorly on a company instead, it underscores the opportunity for improvement and growth. Let's cherish our workplaces, they're a privilege many aspire to. Being at Deutsche Bank fills me with pride every day. It's not about settling for the status quo, it's about finding contentment in our present roles and striving for excellence. Deutsche Bank - Gratified to be associated with this company !! #CareerDevelopment #Resilience #CorporateCulture #DeutscheBank

We recently completed a 1-year journey for Swedbank on the topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Over the course of 1 year the 15 top executives from the bank joined 15 speaking partners, carefully selected from a huge number of applicants, to learn and discuss topics such as human and machine bias, gender, culture, and allyship. There is nothing easy about making your organization diverse, equitable, and inclusive. It is also a journey that will probably never end. So thank you GEC members for rolemodeling the importance of these topics by investing your time to be allies, and thank you to the courageous Speaking Partners for daring to speak openly about your own lived experiences, and thank you everyone involved for your trust in us at Rehumanize Institute to design and facilitate this important program! Big shout out to Artin Shams and Christel Bergman for leading the process from inside of Swedbank so dedicatedly; the domain experts who contributed and inspired the participants: Anita Schjøll Abildgaard and Isabelle Ringnes on machine and human bias; Thandi Dyani on culture; Corin Ism on gender; and Dr. Poornima Luthra (She/ Her) on active allyship - and obviously my stellar team for flawless execution. I hope this program and courage from all the participants and the organization will inspire others to embark on similar journeys. The impact is extraordinary. #ResponsibleBusiness #ImpactLeadership #FutureFocus #EcosystemAction

🌐 #DeliveringTheWorld | Did you know the Securities Services business of BNP Paribas celebrated 10 years in Hispanic Latin America in 2023? 🎬 Make sure to check our video where Claudia Calderon presents our market coverage, and the milestones we have reached.

Citi CEO Jane Fraser shares her perspective on a new era of diversification and path forward for globalization. As a bank with more-than-200-year history, Citi has had a front-row seat to the evolution of globalization. She discusses several economic benefits that are emerging as businesses and countries reconfigure supply chains and build resilience. #wef24 #CitiProud #leadershipatciti

What an evening! Once every three years, LGT Bank Switzerland invites to a grand celebration. More than 500 of us came together from all over Switzerland to celebrate, bond, share. This evening has made me realise once again how precious face-to-face interaction has become: We're working from home so often, which has opened up new opportunities - but at the same time it can sometimes feel like we are in danger of losing touch with each other. This new reality makes events like these all the more important: It's not just about celebrating our successes, it's about strengthening our bonds. In this spirit: It was a pleasure meeting so many of you – from different locations, departments, backgrounds – in person, talking about so many things and getting to know you better. As we move forward, let us continue to cherish these moments. Together we achieve more. #FaceToFaceInteraction #TogethernessMatters

In this article Raul A. Anaya talks about how hard work, intellectual curiosity and mentors have helped propel his career. He is paying it forward every day by the work that he does to lead, sponsor and mentor others. Take a few minutes to read this inspiring article.

There is a big #financialinclusion lesson for bankers in emerging markets in the decades of challenges that Deutsche Bank is facing in its German #Retail and #SME finance - and by extension its global ambitions.   Founded in 1870 in Berlin, Deutsche Bank for more than 130 years has been at the top of the league table of financial institutions in Germany. By 1980 DB even was ranked 5th largest bank, globally – just 15% below No. 1. Now merely at rank 22, DB lags 4 French banking groups, 2 UK-based ones and 1 from Spain.   What happened? Or rather: what did not happen? Deutsche Bank – and by extension all of the large private sector commercial banks in Germany – missed the boat on #inclusivefinance.   Partly by strategic choice, partly by neglect and in big part by the dynamism and client loyalty of their more inclusive competitors, Germany’s large banks ended up niche players on their home turf. Public savings banks and cooperatives had emerged throughout the 19th century. Their mission was to cater to those the banks couldn’t bother to serve: low-income urban households, artisans, #smallbusiness, #farmers , #women and the #young. While Deutschbankers and their peers preferred to wine & dine, wheel & deal with the glamourous clients, those they would not even consider their equal financiers collected savings and lent on reputation not just collateral, they pooled clients and created access to markets and technologies.   And grew. And grew. And grew. And merged. And formed apex institutions. And professionalized. And learned the ropes of high finance. And internationalized. And digitized. And earned and kept the loyalty of their clients who grew with them.   Today, the former small fry of inclusive financiers are the backbone of German finance. Mittelstand company owners can use their Luxembourg and Swiss wealth management services, invest in their mutual funds, get trade finance from their Singapore branches or have them as joint book-runners for security issuances in London and New York.   The most Deutsche Bank could do was buy its way to some 15% of the market. Some 2/3 of German Retail and SME Finance are blocked off by the coops and the savings banks.   So, if you’re a bank CEO with ambition today in #Nigeria or #Indonesia, in #Colombia or #Pakistan, in #Morocco, #Egypt or #Peru – no need to ask McK what to do. Just think of Deutsche Bank – and what kind of growth story you want to set the course for. And then, let's have a conversation. :)