Deutsche Bank has closed its US - based swaps clearing business as part of larger changes in its investment bank business . The company is seeking to expand operations , save on costs and increase profitability . Deutsche Bank has fallen to 13th place among clearing banks , according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission . Deutsche Bank has closed its US swaps clearing business with immediate effect, as the bank responds to regulatory requirements that would have forced it to post more capital than it was willing to support the business with. Deutsche Bank will continue clearing exchange - traded derivatives , including futures , in the US .
Deutsche Bank has closed its US - based swaps clearing business as part of larger changes in its investment bank business . The company is seeking to expand operations , save on costs and increase profitability . Deutsche Bank has fallen to 13th place among clearing banks , according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission . Deutsche Bank will continue clearing exchange - traded derivatives , including futures , in the US .