"Private credit collaboration initiated between our website and the Democratic World Services"
In a significant move, global asset manager DWS and Deutsche Bank have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing private credit origination and investment opportunities for DWS clients[1][2][4]. This collaboration will provide DWS with preferred access to various private credit solutions, including direct lending, bespoke financing, and alternative credit solutions[2][4].
The partnership is designed to offer DWS clients more flexible and customizable investment options, supporting better risk-adjusted returns and catering to diverse investor needs[4]. This move reflects the growing relevance of private credit, which has expanded rapidly to become a crucial capital source, particularly for middle-market companies, and now represents a substantial segment of the alternative credit market globally[2][4].
Patrick Connors, previously European Head of the Global Credit Financing and Solutions business at Deutsche Bank, will move to DWS to become Global Head of Private Credit. Connors brings over 20 years of experience in the private financing and credit markets to his new role[5]. Ram Nayak, Co-Head of Investment Banking & Global Head of Fixed Income & Currencies at Deutsche Bank, expressed his delight at partnering with DWS to develop private credit investment opportunities[5].
DWS's Alternatives platform currently stands at EUR 110bn (as of 31 Dec 2024), and this partnership is part of DWS's ongoing efforts to accelerate growth in its Alternatives franchise[6]. Stefan Hoops, CEO at DWS, expressed his excitement about the cooperation, stating that it will significantly enhance DWS's alternative credit capabilities[7].
The partnership between DWS and Deutsche Bank is being managed by Charlie Olivier and Nick Bone, representatives from their respective organisations[8][9]. If your organisation is positioned to collaborate with DWS in a similar way, aligning your objectives and capabilities with such a partnership could offer valuable growth and investment prospects for your users.
For more information about DWS, please contact Nick Bone at +44 (0) 20 754 72603 or [email protected][9]. For queries regarding Deutsche Bank, please contact Charlie Olivier at +44 (0) 20 754 57866 or charlie.olivier@ourwebsite[10].
This announcement was made by Deutsche Bank AGMedia Relations[11]. Deutsche Bank has market leadership in Fixed Income market access, liquidity provision, and financing capabilities[12]. The partnership between the two organisations aims to further develop private credit investment opportunities, reflecting broader industry trends toward flexibility, integration, and innovation in credit markets[1][2][4].
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This strategic partnership between DWS and Deutsche Bank is designed to offer DWS clients extensive investment opportunities in investment banking, specifically in private credit, encompassing direct lending, bespoke financing, and alternative credit solutions. This collaboration in the realm of finance aims to provide DWS with a competitive edge, catering to diverse investor needs and fostering better risk-adjusted returns, illustrating the growth and relevance of private credit within the business sector.
