Deutsche Bank and the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry today signed an agreement in Melbourne aimed at forging a closer relationship between Deutsche Bank and Victorian business.

Deutsche Bank's Private Wealth Management Division has agreed to become a Corporate Sponsor of VECCI, enabling them to better service VECCI's substantial Victorian member base and, more broadly, Victoria's thriving and diverse business community.

Mr Anthony Fasso, the head of Deutsche Bank's Private Wealth Management business in Melbourne, said: "The partnership with VECCI mirrors the Bank's worldwide commitment to establishing relationships with organisations that make a distinct contribution to the business community while also demonstrating our regional commitment to Victorian business.

"VECCI has an outstanding record of success as the most influential voice of business in Victoria and we are proud to be associated with them," he said.

Mr Neil Coulson, Chief Executive Officer of VECCI, said: "The commitment of Deutsche Bank to our Corporate Sponsors program is a further sign of the Bank's long-term commitment to the Victorian market.

"Deutsche Bank is a quality organisation with a global reach and we are very pleased to be working with them," he said.

Deutsche Bank's Private Wealth Management division offers high net worth investors and not-for-profits access to services, products and intellectual capital through both strategic advice and investment selection services.

Thursday, 13 May 2004

About Deutsche Bank

With roughly Euro 878 billion in assets and approximately 66,900 employees, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services in 74 countries throughout the world.  Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank ranks among the global leaders in corporate banking and securities, transaction banking, asset management, and private wealth management, and has a significant private and business banking franchise in Germany and other selected countries in Continental Europe.

In Australia and New Zealand, Deutsche Bank has three offices with more than 1,000 staff. 

http://www.deutsche-bank.com/

About VECCI

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is Victoria's most influential employer group, servicing over 25,000 Victorian businesses per annum.  An independent, non-government body, VECCI was formed by the business community to represent business.

Its membership base is diverse, with involvement from all levels and sectors of industry including: business services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, tourism and emerging sectors.

VECCI is involved in every facet of industry and commerce across the State, and its role is to represent the interests of business at a State level as well as nationally. VECCI acts as a sounding board for government decision-making and as an instrument of active lobbying.

VECCI's focus is clear – to lead business into the future. VECCI can help extend the reach of a business's expertise, actively represent the needs of employers in a complex regulatory climate, and provide real business value.

http://www.vecci.org.au/

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