Banking for UHNW individuals and families

Deutsche Bank’s NextGen New York seminar brought the next generation of client families together for three days of discussion, insight and connection across investing, markets, art, family office structures, legacy and entrepreneurship.

Amid what could be the largest wealth transfer in history, family offices face a critical task: preparing younger family members for the responsibilities – and legacy – they will inherit.

As start-ups scale, founders often face a complex journey navigating the shift from concentrated, illiquid wealth to more structured financial planning – balancing growth, liquidity and long-term goals.

Family offices are redefining legacy beyond financial capital considerations, embedding shared values, purpose and long-term intent into governance frameworks, investment decisions and intergenerational stewardship.

The pace of AI adoption, valuations and the agility of family offices were central themes in this discussion on positioning for technology-driven change at the Deutsche Bank Family Office Conference.

Explore key insights from Deutsche Bank’s London Family Office Conference 2026, where global experts and family offices discussed trends, strategies and opportunities.

For many ultra high net worth individuals and families, yacht ownership sits at the intersection of lifestyle priorities and long-term balance-sheet management.

Italian luxury real estate combines resilient pricing with lifestyle appeal across prime locations shaped by history and understated glamour. We examine why this continues to attract ultra-high-net-worth buyers.

Deutsche Bank Private Bank’s NextGen Paris Seminar brought the next generation of clients together for two days of discussion, insight and connection centred on investing, wealth planning and the future of family wealth.

September 2025 marked a milestone for Deutsche Bank’s NextGen programme as we hosted our very first event in Asia, continuing our mission to connect and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs worldwide.

Family offices have historically been well-placed to remain patient and ride out short-term volatility, but even they are contending with the complexity of an increasingly fragmented world.

For internationally mobile clients, cross-border real estate and investment portfolios can create friction at exactly the moment speed and certainty matter most. A coordinated approach can help simplify execution across jurisdiction.

When it comes to achieving multi-generational goals, the ability of family offices to deploy patient capital and take a truly long-term view is critical.

Sports assets are attracting sophisticated investors seeking global opportunities, clear investment horizons and potentially uncorrelated returns – but understanding the risks entailed is crucial.

With valuations rising and new investors entering the market, sports acquisitions demand the integrated balance sheet strength and global reach of a unified cross-bank approach.

Our partnership has conducted eDNA testing in seven Ocean locations. In this report we explain the use of eDNA and summarise our findings so far.

Spain sits at an intersection of global mobility, resilient real assets, long-term capital preservation and security – a combination that continues to draw sophisticated international wealth to its luxury property market.

Arjun Nagarkatti, Head of Private Bank – US & Europe International at Deutsche Bank, explains why, far from being vanity projects, sports investments potentially offer a strategic opportunity for uncorrelated returns.