DWS Group, formerly, Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, is a leading asset manager with €767 billion in assets under management (at 2019). They are headquartered in Germany and operate globally, serving a range of traditional and alternative investment capabilities to institutional and retail clients worldwide.

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