DWS wins two awards at the Insurance Asia News Institutional Asset Management Awards 2023

DWS has been named 'Best ETF Manager' and 'Best Passive Asset Manager' at the InsuranceAsia News Institutional Asset Management Awards 2023.

InsuranceAsia News cited the experience Xtrackers by DWS has in ETF development, the breadth of its product range and the extensive work it has put into investor education made DWS a worthy winner of the awards.

Over the past decade in Asia, DWS has made great strides in building its Xtrackers ETF business and establishing itself as a major player in the market. As a leading provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds, it has launched several industry firsts in the ETF space, providing sought-after niche exposures and benefiting from the global strength of being one of the world's largest ETF providers.

Demand has been particularly strong for its growing range of Xtracker ESG ETFs. In 2022, DWS introduced unique Paris Aligned Benchmark ETFs and in early 2023, DWS became the first asset manager to expand its Xtrackers range with the listing of ETFs focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Sophia Kim, Head of Xtrackers Sales APAC, said: “It is a proud moment for us that the industry is recognising our position in the market as a leading index solutions provider and innovator in the ESG space". She added: "Our strategic focus on innovation across our ETF suite and our ability to deliver first-of-its-kind solutions allows us to consistently meet the evolving needs of investors.”

At DWS, education is an important aspect of the passive management landscape, where investors are attracted by the ease of investing combined with affordability. As a result, investors are using ETFs as the building blocks of their long-term savings and retirement plans. Xtrackers runs regular roadshows to educate investors on how to best manage their ETF holdings.

Vanessa Wang, Head of Asia Pacific, said: “We are deeply grateful for the awards we received from InsuranceAsia News once again this year. This recognition is one of the many testaments to DWS’ commitment to passive investing education and capability in providing outstanding investment solutions for our clients.”

About DWS Group

DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 841bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2023) 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 navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,400 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.