About us

Facts and Figures about DWS

EUR

963bn

Assets under Management [1]

More than

60 Years

of Investment Experience

Approximately

4,700 Employees

in offices all over the world

The world changes. Constantly.

Today, markets still face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. This is needed more than ever as we currently experience low interest rates, a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis, a shift in global demographics – and politics – as well as advances in digitalization and economies moving towards a more sustainable future.

While there is always uncertainty in markets, one thing remains clear: there is always a new situation that requires the right investment answers. We call it the new now.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find these investment solutions. Our goal is to ensure the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future.

That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’

Our core values

Client commitment

The trust from our clients will always be one of our greatest assets. As investors, we are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. We work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times. This is what defines us.

Entrepreneurial spirit

We continuously invest in our diverse mix of people, empowering them to make change and fostering their creativity, courage and long-term thinking. Our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit empowers them to share their perspective and have their voice heard. We always question the status quo, make swift – yet considered – decisions, and strive to simplify and perfect how we do things – all for our common goal of serving our clients.

Sustainable action

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes are rapidly transforming businesses, society, and our planet. And while there are risks associated with any change, there are new opportunities for investments, too. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping navigate the transition to a more sustainable future.

About DWS

DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 963bn of assets under management (as of September 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. 

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,700 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.

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1. Source: 30 September 2024

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