Craig Perlman to Lead Deutsche Bank Prime Brokerage Client Service in the United States

Perlman joins Deutsche Bank from UBS where he was most recentlyChief Operating Officer of their Prime Brokerage business. Prior toholding this position, he was the Chief Operating Officer and ManagingDirector and co-head of Equity Finance at ABN Amro, whose primebrokerage business was sold to UBS in 2003. Previously, he was aManaging Director at ING Barings and Furman Selz.

"Craig's unique perspective and proven leadership experience inthe prime brokerage industry make him ideally suited for thisposition, and we are extremely pleased to have him join our team,"said Caruso. "As we continue to evolve our prime brokerage business tomeet the increasingly sophisticated needs of hedge fund clients, it isimperative that we continue to strengthen the management team that isleading this effort."

Perlman earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from theUniversity of Maryland and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strongand profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany andEurope, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia andkey emerging markets. With Euro 1,035 billion in assets and 64,103employees, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services in 73countries throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leadingglobal provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creatingexceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., member NYSE, NASD and SIPC, is theinvestment banking and securities arm of Deutsche Bank AG in theUnited States.

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