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DWS Group Considers Rebranding to Deutsche Asset Management
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DWS Group, the asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is reportedly planning to rebrand as Deutsche Asset Management later this year. The move aims to increase visibility with institutional clients outside of Germany by leveraging its parent company's global brand recognition.
DWS Group, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, is considering a plan to rebrand itself as Deutsche Asset Management, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential change, which could happen later this year, is intended to boost the firm's visibility among institutional clients, particularly outside of its home market in Germany, by capitalizing on the global recognition of the Deutsche Bank name.
A representative for DWS confirmed to Bloomberg that the company is exploring ways "to increase global brand awareness, sharpen the standing of our brands and better leverage our unique position as separately listed bank owned asset manager." The spokesperson emphasized, however, that no final decision has been made yet.
DWS Group is a publicly traded company on the Frankfurt stock exchange, though Deutsche Bank maintains a majority stake of nearly 80%. A spokesperson for Deutsche Bank stated that there are no near-term plans to take full ownership of its asset management arm, noting that "DWS remains a separately listed legal entity with its own strategy, leadership and governance. That has not changed."
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