Deutsche Asset Management Names Susan Small Global Head of Consultant Relations

"Investment consultants are very important in assistinginstitutions in allocating their assets," said Kuijpers. "Susan willensure that DeAM provides superior service to consultants worldwide,helping them to leverage our global investment platform for thebenefit of their clients. She is well respected by the consultantcommunity and her experience will be invaluable as we strive toenhance the services we offer institutions and consultants across thespectrum of traditional and alternative asset classes."

Small has over 20 years of experience in the consultant field andhas worked closely with most of the major investment consulting firms.She joins the firm from Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management whereshe was the Director of Marketing and Head of Consultant Relations.

Small earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS fromNorthern Illinois University.

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 1,058 billion in assets and 65,435employees in 73 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financialservices throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leadingglobal provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creatingexceptional value for its shareholders and people.

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About Deutsche Asset Management

With approximately US$662 billion in assets under managementglobally (as of 6/30/06), Deutsche Asset Management is one of theworld's leading investment management organizations, not just in size,but in quality and breadth of investment products, performance andclient service. Deutsche Asset Management provides a broad range ofinvestment management products across the risk/return spectrum.

Deutsche Asset Management is the marketing name in the US for theasset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank TrustCompany Americas, Deutsche Asset Management Inc., Deutsche InvestmentManagement Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company.