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The latest Deutsche raid highlights what a mess this has become
Asset manager accused of misleading investors about ESG factors in its financial products
Campaign groups say more than 40% of ESG funds invest in defence companies
Bank’s asset manager reports 75 per cent fall in ESG assets as DWS drops controversial reporting approach
Bid sends Scottish bus operator’s shares up nearly 40% as board recommends pulling out from planned merger
Controversy spreads over German asset management CEO’s extensive use of private emails
German lender failed to alert authorities about internal complaint at asset management unit
Investors will wonder what might have accrued to them had DWS not been split off
Plus, inside the conflicts of interest engulfing DWS’s greenwashing allegations, and how ‘Trad-Fi’ is pushing back on stringent crypto rules
Probe that dismissed concerns may have suffered from conflict of interest, whistleblower says
Doing good is big business but asset managers need to up their game
Poor data and conflicting standards on ESG open up asset managers to potential claims misleading clients
German asset manager accused of misleading investors about its sustainable investing efforts
DWS chief says asset managers must take long-term view when doing business in China
Asset managers get ready to move in as deadline looms for final offers on Dutch insurer’s €300bn division
Clients need more detailed discussions to explain index differences, executive says
German asset manager slashes charges on 21 products as it aims to make its index trackers more competitive
Asset manager says KPMG will instead carry out audit of its 2020 financial statements
Standard Life Aberdeen has sharply criticised the fast-fashion company
German asset manager focuses on cost-cutting drive after investor outflows
Asoka Wöhrmann says rise of passive investing and wealth growth in Asia are causing ‘tectonic shifts’
Asoka Wöhrmann says ‘many’ potential partners are keen on an alliance with German group
Getting cash from a quick sale of DBTC subsidiary is not how the bank’s management sees its future
The two sides disagree over valuations and Deutsche’s desire to keep control
Swiss-German alliance would create new European champion
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