November 7, 2025
Deutsche Bank wins in three categories at the PWM Global Private Banking Awards 2025
Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank achieved remarkable success at PWM’s prestigious Global Private Banking Awards 2025, winning in three categories. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence and delivering for our clients.
Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership and strategic excellence, securing three major honours at the prestigious PWM / The Banker Global Private Banking Awards 2025.
Presented on November 6 during a ceremony concluding the PWM Global Wealth Management Summit 2025 in London, the Private Bank received accolades in the following categories:
These accolades underscore the critical elements of the Private Bank’s strategy and affirm that Deutsche Bank is finding real success with its client-centric approach.
“I am deeply proud of our team’s recognition at the PWM Global Private Banking Awards. These awards reflect our unwavering commitment to our clients and our strategic vision for the Private Bank”, said Claudio de Sanctis, head of the Private Bank and member of the management board. “By placing client needs at the heart of everything we do, we continue to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustainable growth.”
Strategy in Action: Delivering Value Across Europe
The recognition as Best Private Bank - Germany for another consecutive year reflects the bank’s ongoing investment in its domestic Wealth Management market. The dedicated UHNW coverage unit continues to serve the unique needs of clients with an entrepreneurial background, ensuring that service excellence remains a key priority, even in times of market volatility.
Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Global Perspective
Winning Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs globally is a testament to Deutsche Bank’s ability to support entrepreneurial families and businesses across Europe and beyond as a trusted partner, fostering sustainable growth.
The Private Bank’s integrated approach has enabled it to provide tailored support to entrepreneurs, combining business banking coverage for small- to mid-cap companies with high-quality personal wealth services. This synergy has driven significant new business and strengthened the bank’s position as a trusted partner for entrepreneurial growth.
Investment leadership: Best Chief Investment Office in Private Banking - Europe
The award for Best Chief Investment Office in Private Banking - Europe recognises Deutsche Bank’s commitment to delivering world-class investment advice and portfolio management. The Chief Investment Office’s expertise and forward-thinking strategies have empowered clients to navigate complex markets and achieve their financial goals, reinforcing Deutsche Bank’s reputation for excellence in investment leadership.
Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead
The recognition at the PWM awards ceremony in London, which concluded the PWM Global Wealth Management Summit 2025, is both a celebration of past achievements and a motivation to continue investing in people, technology, and client service. “Our success is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our people, and to our ambition to be the leading European bank, serving entrepreneurs and families globally,” Claudio said.
An exceptional year
It has been an exceptional year so far for industry recognition, with Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank winning a record 15 awards at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards. These included the World’s Best Bank for Entrepreneurs, and the World’s Best Bank for Commercial Real Estate, as well as Best Private Bank in Germany.
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank provides retail and private banking, corporate and transaction banking, lending, asset and wealth management products and services as well as focused investment banking to private individuals, small and medium-sized companies, corporations, governments and institutional investors. Deutsche Bank is the leading bank in Germany with strong European roots and a global network.