Deutsche Bank Ltd. (Deutsche Bank Russia) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, and one of the largest foreign banks in Russia. As of 1 July, 2006 the assets of Deutsche Bank Russia equal 35,116 million rubles. Within the same period, the Bank’s capital reached 4,334 million rubles. Total profits for the first six months of 2006 are 784 million rubles (under Russian GAAP).
Deutsche Bank Ltd. is a universal bank providing local and international, corporate and private clients with a broad range of financial services, comprising corporate finance and advisory, sales, trading, transaction banking as well as private wealth management and asset management services. The bank includes the largest Russian and multinational companies among its client base.
In 2005 Deutsche Bank was selected by Global Finance magazine as the Best Eurobond Arranger in Russia. The Bank is one of the largest local foreign exchange dealers and also one of the largest custodians in Russia. Over 2005 the Bank took part as organizer and underwriter in 15 issues of bonds and promissory notes with a total par value of about RUB 49 billion. The $750 million Eurobond issue for Vneshtorgbank was the first subordinated Eurobond issue in the history of the Russian market.
According to independent ratings*, Deutsche Bank Russia team has been ranked #1 financial advisor by number and volume of M&A deals and IPOs of the Russian companies. Deutsche Bank Russia was ranked third among ruble bonds underwriters in Cbonds rating in 3Q 2006.
In 2006 Deutsche Bank celebrates the 125th anniversary of doing business in Russia.
* “Sliyaniya i pogloschenia” Magazine #3 (37) 2006; www.mergers.ru; Dealogic