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Important security note: Warning of attempted fraud in the name of DWS

We have detected that fraudulent individuals are misusing the "DWS" trademark and the names of DWS employees on the internet and social media. These fraudsters are operating fake websites, Facebook pages, and WhatsApp groups. Please be aware that DWS does not have any Facebook Ambassador profiles or WhatsApp chats. If you receive any unexpected calls, messages, or emails claiming to be from DWS, exercise caution and do not make any payments or disclose personal information. We encourage you to report any suspicious activity to info@dws.com, including any relevant documents and the original fraudulent email. Additionally, if you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please notify your local authorities and take steps to protect yourself.

DWS statement on the conclusion of the ESG investigation

02/04/2025

    "We welcome the conclusion of the investigation into DWS by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's office. 

    The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office has identified a negligent infringement and issued a fine to DWS in relation to deficits in the past regarding certain ESG-related documentation and control processes, procedures and marketing statements. 

    We accept the fine issued by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office. In recent years, we have already publicly acknowledged that in the past our marketing was sometimes exuberant. We have already improved our internal documentation and control processes, and we continue to do so. We have cooperated fully throughout the entire investigation. 

    The settlement with the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office will have no impact on DWS’s financial result in the first quarter of 2025, as we have already made appropriate provisions.”

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