DWS said it stands by the ESG statements made in its financial disclosures and fund prospectuses and has already taken steps to address weaknesses.
September 26, 2023The passive fund began trading on the NYSE with $2bn of assets, backed by Finnish pension insurance company Ilmarinen.
April 10, 2023A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.
February 1, 2023The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.
November 17, 2022The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund's green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.
October 27, 2022With support from Euroclear, DWS migrated Luxembourg ETFs to the ICSD model in order to list in Hong Kong and Singapore.
October 21, 2022DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler welcomes enforcement action as necessary to deal with greenwashing.
July 4, 2022Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.
June 3, 2022"Sufficient factual evidence" has emerged that ESG factors were not taken into account in many investments, contrary to claims made in DWS fund prospectuses.
June 1, 2022At a meeting with bank and asset manager heads, the FSS promised to lower regulatory and operational barriers for foreign firms looking to enter Korea’s financial markets.
December 3, 2019