Free Writing Prospectus Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement No. 333-162195 Dated May 16, 2012

Group Home db.com Home Funds Downloads Press Releases and News About DB Commodity Services Prospectus Tax Information Exchange Traded Notes DBX Strategic Advisors Group Home > Notes > Italian Treasure Bond Futures PowerShares DB Italian Treasury Bond Futures ETN [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Description The PowerShares DB 3x Italian Treasury Bond Futures Exchange Traded Notes (Symbol: ITLT) and the PowerShares DB Italian Treasury Bond Futures Exchange Traded Notes (Symbol: ITLY), (collectively, the "PowerShares DB BTP Futures ETNs," or the "ETNs") are the first exchange- traded products to provide investors with leveraged or unleveraged exposure to the U.S. dollar value of the returns of an Italian bond futures index. The PowerShares DB BTP Futures ETNs are based on the DB USD BTP Futures Index (the "BTP Futures Index"), which is intended to measure the performance of a long position in Euro-BTP Futures. The ETNs are senior unsecured obligations issued by Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch that are linked to the month-over-month performance of the DB USD BTP Futures Index. The DB USD BTP Futures Index is intended to measure the performance of a long position in Euro-BTP Futures. The underlying assets of Euro-BTP Futures are Republic of Italy-government issues debt securities ("BTPs") with an original term of no longer than 16 years and a remaining term to maturity of not less than 8 years and 6 months and not more than 11 years as of the futures contract delivery date. The returns of each ETN are obtained by combining the returns from the relevant futures index plus the returns of the TBill index, less investor fees. Investors can buy and sell the ETNs on the NYSE Arca exchange or receive a cash payment at the scheduled maturity or early redemption based on the performance of the index less investor fees. The issuer has the right to redeem the ETNs at the repurchase value at any time. Investors may redeem the ETNs in blocks of no less than 50,000 securities and multiples of 50,000 securities thereafter, subject to the procedures described in the pricing supplement. Redemptions may include a fee of up to $0.03 per security. Fact Sheet Prospectus Index History [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Source: DB / Bloomberg ITLT Index Weights As Of: 15-May-2012 Contract Contract Expiry Date Weight % EURO-BTP FUTURE 08-Jun-2012 / JUN2 100.0 ITLY Index Weights As Of: 15-May-2012 Contract Contract Expiry Date Weight % ITLT Financial Details Ticker: ITLT Last Update 16-May-2012 12:31 PM Price Not Available ITLT Index Level* 102.5584 Indicative Intra-day 19.3306 Value** Last end of day 19.0675 Value*** Last date for end 15-May-2012 of day Value Data Source: www.nyse.com (Data delayed 20 minutes) * Indicative intra-day and Index closing ** Indicative intra-day value of the ITLT *** Last end of day ITLT RP ITLY Financial Details Ticker: ITLY Last Update 16-May-2012 12:31 PM Price Not Available ITLY Index Level* 102.5584 Indicative Intra-day 20.3189 Value** Last end of day 20.2299 Value*** Last date for end 15-May-2012 of day Value Data Source: www.nyse.com (Data delayed 20 minutes) * Indicative intra-day and Index closing ** Indicative intra-day value of the ITLY *** Last end of day ITLY RP Contact Information Any questions please call 1-877-369-4617

EURO-BTP FUTURE 08-Jun-2012 / JUN2 100.0 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] (1)ETN performance figures are based on repurchase value. Repurchase value is the current principal amount x applicable index factor x fee factor. See the prospectus for more complete information. ETN Performance is based on a combination of three times the monthly returns, for the 3x BTP Futures ETNs, or the monthly returns, for the BTP Futures ETNs, from the BTP Futures Index plus the monthly returns from the DB 3-Month T-Bill Index (the "T-Bill Index"), resetting monthly as per the formula applied to the ETNs, less the investor fee. The T-Bill Index is intended to approximate the returns from investing in 3-month United States Treasury bills on a rolling basis. Index history is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual PowerShares DB BTP Futures ETN performance. The inception date of the BTP Futures Index is September 20, 2010. Index history does not reflect any transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged, and you cannot invest directly in an index. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. (2)The SandP 500[R] Index is an unmanaged index used as a measurement of change in stock market conditions based on the performance of a specified group of common stocks. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index(TM) is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market. Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents filed by Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting powersharesetns.com | dbfunds. db.com/notes or EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request a prospectus by calling 800 983 0903 | 877 369 4617, or you may request a copy from any dealer participating in this offering. Important Risk Considerations: Each security offers investors exposure to the month-over-month performance of its respective Index measured from the first calendar day to the last calendar day of each month and the amount you receive at maturity (or upon an earlier repurchase) will be contingent upon each monthly performance of the respective Index during the term of the ETNs. The 3x BTP Futures ETNs may not be suitable for investors seeking an investment with a term greater than the time remaining to the next monthly reset date and should be used only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential adverse consequences of seeking longer-term leveraged investment results by means of securities that reset their exposure monthly. Investing in the ETNs is not equivalent to a direct investment in the index or index components.The principal amount is also subject to the monthly application of the investor fee, which can adversely affect returns. There is no guarantee that you will receive at maturity, or upon an earlier repurchase, your initial investment back or any return on that investment. Significant adverse monthly performances for your ETNs may not be offset by any beneficial monthly performances. The ETNs are senior unsecured obligations of Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, and the amount due on the ETNs is dependent on Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch's ability to pay. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection. Risks of investing in the ETNs include limited portfolio diversification, uncertain principal repayment, trade price fluctuations, illiquidity and leveraged losses. The investor fee will reduce the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption of your ETNs even if the value of the relevant index has increased. If at any time the repurchase value of the ETNs is zero, your Investment will expire worthless. As described in the pricing supplement, Deutsche Bank may redeem the ETNs for an amount in cash equal to the repurchase value. The ETNs may be sold throughout the day on NYSE Arca through any brokerage account. There are restrictions on the minimum number of ETNs that you may redeem directly with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as specified in the applicable pricing supplement. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply, and there are tax consequences in the event of sale, redemption or maturity of the ETNs. Sales in the secondary market may result in losses. The ETNs provide concentrated exposure to Euro- BTP futures contracts. The market value of the ETNs may be influenced by many unpredictable factors, including, among other things, changes in supply and demand relationships, changes in interest rates, and monetary and other governmental actions each in the U.S. or Italy. The 3x BTP Futures ETNs are leveraged investments. As such, they are likely to be more volatile than an unleveraged investment. There is also a greater risk of loss of principal associated with a leveraged investment than with an unleveraged investment. PowerShares[R] is a registered trademark of Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. An investor should consider the ETNs' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. An investment in the ETNs involves risks, including the loss of some or all of the principal amount. For a description of the main risks, see "Risk Factors" in the applicable pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus. Not FDIC Insured - No Bank Guarantee - May Lose Value This material must be accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Before investing, please read the prospectus carefully. Copyright [C] Deutsche Bank A.G. Imprint | Legal Resources| Terms and Conditions