With business transactions becoming ever more sophisticated and complex, many participants now require that funds, securities or other assets be held in escrow until the transaction is successfully completed, creating a greater demand for an experienced and efficient escrow provider.

Our Escrow Direct portal is a versatile, one-stop platform that offers a digitised, centralised and simplified escrow process. Initially designed to support M&A transactions, we have enhanced Escrow Direct with new functionalities to support CRE and loan servicers, plus other transaction types requiring payment facilitation. The portal mitigates execution risk and enables secure payments that are faster and seamless. With 24/7/365 access on Deutsche Bank’s digital platform Autobahn, Escrow Direct allows users to upload payment information securely, eliminating high-risk media and the need for manual and time-consuming call-backs and paper trails. Our clients continue to receive a dedicated and experienced Client Service Specialist to support them throughout the transaction life cycle.

An automated solution for various types of escrows
Escrow Direct offers an automated solution whereby clients can upload, validate, and authorise payment information in a secure environment. The system will validate the contents for accurate payment transmission, eliminating call-backs for a more streamlined experience. It also records payment confirmation reference numbers.

Manage payee information for Paying Agent, CRE transactions and more
Our portal manages payee information and facilitates fast-tracked payments to beneficiaries- making it well-suited to support CRE lenders and loan servicers. It replaces manual and paper-based communication among contract parties, saving time and reducing complexity.

Upload shareholder details
Escrow Direct enables you to upload a centralised register of shareholder information to view and confirm data. Our teams validate contents of completed Letters of Transmittal (LOTs) against this register for accurate payment transmission.

Create digital LOTs and execute documentation electronically
Our online digital templates enable clients to create LOTs and incorporate customised terms and conditions in a few simple steps. Escrow Direct then embeds shareholder information and tax documents for frictionless email transmission to shareholders, who can securely populate, review and submit tax information, and execute the documentation electronically.

Track LOTs online
Track the status of LOTs sent and signed to shareholders in real time on a dashboard with individual shareholder details and aggregated status charts and graphs.

View payment transmission status
The Escrow Direct payment dashboard tracks the status of shareholder payments with payment initiation, distribution amount and confirmation details.

Receive email notifications for payment flow changes requiring action
Our portal will send email notifications when action is needed for payment flow changes – replacing the slower, traditional process of logging in periodically to check.

Commitment. We have a dedicated and growing team of professionals with deep expertise focused exclusively on escrow solutions.

Agility. Our standard escrow agreements and transparent “know your client” checks enable us to set up escrows quickly.

Reach. We combine a global network with local expertise to offer escrow accounts in multiple jurisdictions in over 50 currencies.

A one-stop shop. By integrating Deutsche Bank’s global capabilities, including foreign exchange, cash management, custody, payment and reporting, we provide clients with complete solutions.

A wide range of investment options. Clients have access to a full range of investment options, including customised investment solutions, interest and non-interest bearing accounts, multicurrency deposits, money market funds, offshore funds, and short- and long-term securities.