
In what is a reminder that potential liabilities based on alleged ESG-related overstatements remains a significant corporate risk, DWS, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay a €25 million fine to settle greenwashing allegations related to its ESG-focused investment products. The fine, imposed by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office, follows an earlier $19 million SEC fine the firm agreed in 2023 to pay based on similar charges. The firm’s April 2, 2025, statement about the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office fine can be found here.Continue Reading Deutsche Bank Asset Management Unit Pays €25m Greenwashing Fine