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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