Deutsche appoints global head of ABS trading

Deutsche Bank announced the appointment of Greg Lippmann as global head of ABS trading and syndicate. Lippmann, who has been with the company since 2000, was most recently head of ABS trading and syndicate for North American and global head of CDO trading. Lippmann is based in New York and reports to Richard d'Albert, managing director and head of the securitized product group. Among other new for Deutsche Bank, Kevin Flaherty has been appointed European head of syndicate for ABS and Greg Branch has been appointed senior ABS trader in Europe, in addition to his current role as senior CDO trader. Both men will report to Lippmann, who will continue to manage the ABS and CDO trading desks in the U.S.