Why ESG reporting requires scientific verification

By: Francesco Curto, Michael Lewis

A credible set of sustainability reporting standards need to be science-based, incorporate double materiality, and go beyond simply climate-related financial risks to broader sustainability issues such as inequality, human rights, water risk and biodiversity loss.

DWS Long View | Inflation

By: Francesco Curto, Jason Chen, Martin Moryson, Dirk Schlüter

Within this report, we present the DWS long-term capital market assumptions as of the end of March 2021 for major asset classes.

Investment Traffic Lights

April was a pleasant month for most investors.

Investment Traffic Lights

The first quarter was propelled by rising growth expectations and bond yields, as well as by a rotation into cyclical stocks.

The return of inflation?

By: Martin Moryson

Is inflation back? Is its current rise permanent or just temporary? And what are the implications of reviving inflation for the capital markets?

Making Sense of a Chaotic ESG Reporting Landscape

By: Francesco Curto, Michael Lewis

Traditional approach to corporate reporting and the drive towards sheer profit maximisation has led to environmental damage, human rights abuses and greater inequalities

The paths of responsible investing in China and Europe

By: Katherine Han, Sisi Liu, Michael Lewis

In this joint white paper, Harvest and DWS compare and contrast the drivers of responsible investing in China and Europe. We explore the pros and cons of the approaches adopted and provide our recommendations to support the market’s growth.

Investment Traffic Lights

Rising (real) yields spooked markets in February. The risk is not over, but we consider it transitory.

Forecasting ten year return and volatility for the CSI 300 index

By: Eric Legunn, CFA, Robert Bush, Jason Chen

A cautious and systematic assessment of potential returns over the next decade suggests that China A-Shares, may still offer similar return potential as U.S. Equities.

CIO Commodity Commentary

By: Darwei Kung

Less volatile markets ahead of Chinese New Year

Investment Traffic Lights

The U.S. elections, progress on vaccination, good quarterly figures and plenty of liquidity continue to drive the markets, which in some sub-segments are showing bubble symptoms.

CIO Commodity Commentary

By: Darwei Kung

The bulls are back in town

DWS and WWF research highlights why we can no longer afford to neglect water risk

By: Alexis Morgan, Francesco Curto

DWS and WWF, the largest independent conservation organization in the world, have co-authored an article highlighting the importance of underpinning investments with a clearer approach to water risk and opportunities.

Multi-asset funds - the right mix for many market phases

With broad diversification across different asset classes, multi-asset funds can turn out to be yielding portfolio building blocks -- even in difficult market phases.

Investment Traffic Lights

2020 was better than its reputation – at least from an investor's perspective. In 2021, on the other hand, companies and consumers should fare better while investors may face a more difficult time. Broad positioning will be important.