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"In Australia, DWS offers investors our unique global insight and strong investment track record on a set of focused investment solutions across Active, Passive and Alternatives strategies, as well as on the ground APAC/Australian REIT and Australian direct real estate teams."
 
Lidia Tomova, CEO DWS Australia (DWS Investments Australia Ltd)
 & Head of Client Coverage Australia / New Zealand

Shaping the Future of Investing

Expertise

DWS aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers building on more than 60 years of experience. With a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, it is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. 

Client Focus

We recognize that each client has a unique set of financial objectives and goals. This is why our team of investment professionals’ partner with you to customize strategies aimed at delivering investment results, in both good and challenging times.

For Australian institutional and wealth investors wanting to access a global platform of products, our local client servicing and sales team based in Melbourne and Sydney services more than AUD $10 billion (30 Sept, 2024) in Australian managed assets and Australian institutional investor assets. We pride ourselves in selecting investment strategies according to the demand and needs of Australian investors.

On the ground in Australia

DWS’ Australian presence spans more than 20 years with a local footprint in both Sydney and Melbourne. This includes client servicing, portfolio management, and local investment teams.

Our Sydney headquarters houses DWS’s investment team managing our Australian REIT & APAC Real Estate securities portfolios. A part of the global Liquid Real Assets platform, the team manages various investment strategies on behalf of both separate accounts and fund clients globally.

In addition, our Sydney based domestic direct real estate team comprises transactions and asset management and our Asia Pacific Real Estate CIO. Australia is one of five strategically located real estate offices in the Asia Pacific region, signifying the importance we place on local knowledge informing transaction decisions.

Social Commitment

Our employees and partner organizations team up to support projects that align with our strategy, while addressing needs in our local communities as responsible corporate citizens.

AUD $10+ bn AUM

Australian managed assets and Australian institutional investors' serviced assets [1]

20+ years

working with Australian investors

50+ years

investing in Alternatives

1

Source: DWS, As at 30 Sept 2024

Our Core Values

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Client Commitment

The trust from our clients continues to 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.

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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 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.

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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 an important role in helping navigate the transition to a more sustainable future.