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Germany $1.4 trillion asset manager DWS announced rebrand to Deutsche Asset Management in 2026 November, DWS (Die Wertpapier Spezialisten ~ The Security Specialists) fully acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2006 & completed Frankfurt IPO in 2018, current market value at $18 billion, share price +37.1% YTD, +47.9% last 12 months & +116% last 5 years, DWS largest shareholders are Germany Deutsche Bank 79.49% & Japan Nippon Life Insurance 5%. Sep 8, 2026 8th September 2026 | Hong Kong Germany asset manager DWS ($1.4 trillion AUM) has announced rebrand to Deutsche Asset Management in 2026 November. DWS (Die Wertpapier Spezialisten ~ The Security Specialists) was fully acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2006, and completed Frankfurt IPO in 2018. DWS current market value at $18 billion, share price +37.1% YTD, +47.9% last 12 months & +116% last 5 years. DWS largest shareholders are Germany Deutsche Bank 79.49% & Japan Nippon Life Insurance 5%. Announcement (8/9/26): "DWS Group today announced that, effective early November 2026, it will introduce Deutsche Asset Management as its new global brand identity. This new brand identity is designed to support the firm's role as the Gateway to Europe for investors globally and reinforces its German and European heritage while clearly reflecting its global growth ambitions across regions and client segments. As the global umbrella brand, this change brings together the services, expertise and performance the group delivers worldwide. The new brand identity will be home of the well-established and strong brands - DWS for the Active European Private Wealth business, Xtrackers for the global ETF and passive mandates business, RREEF for the US real estate expertise - and aims specifically at international and institutional clients. Most existing product names and brands will remain unchanged. From November, the "by Deutsche Asset Management //" endorsement will connect the product brands more clearly to a global platform, while Deutsche Asset Management will be used directly for institutional clients and private market services... Strategic rationale, client focus - This step heralds the next phase of the company's development focused on growth, excellence and global relevance. In recent years, DWS Group has delivered on its strategic priorities, including strong operational performance and building momentum across its diverse investment capabilities - culminating in a move into the MDAX, the major German Mid Cap Index, in March 2025. Having completed the strategic cycle set out at its Capital Markets Day in 2022, DWS has entered its next phase at the beginning of 2026 - building on its platform to further strengthen client outcomes and long-term growth, Connecting the Dots across capabilities, expertise and investment performance worldwide. Earlier this year, DWS Group aligned its Client Coverage Division even more clearly with client segments and set up its distribution organization for Private Wealth and Institutional Clients. For clients and investors, the transition to Deutsche Asset Management delivers a clear and consistent global identity that signals scale and European leadership whilst reflecting the firm's international growth ambitions. The unified brand enhances market recognition and supports closer connectivity across the firm's global platform, reinforcing its ability to deliver on strategic and financial objectives. Deutsche Asset Management will serve as the firm's global brand identity, while existing product and fund names - and the specialist strength of the firm's investment franchises - will remain unchanged. Each brand keeps its own identity, flavour and expertise, with the "by Deutsche Asset Management //" endorsement signaling that they all belong to one global asset management platform, with shared standards, scale and institutional credibility. For businesses that already operate primarily at global or institutional level or focus on private market investments, Deutsche Asset Management will apply directly, with product names unchanged. Starting November 2026, the implementation of this new global umbrella brand will take place in a phased rollout until March 2027. For the time being, the parent company name will remain DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA, with its stock ticker remaining DWS." "Germany $1.4 trillion asset manager DWS announced rebrand to Deutsche Asset Management in 2026 November, DWS (Die Wertpapier Spezialisten ~ The Security Specialists) fully acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2006 & completed Frankfurt IPO in 2018, current market value at $18 billion, share price +37.1% YTD, +47.9% last 12 months & +116% last 5 years, DWS largest shareholders are Germany Deutsche Bank 79.49% & Japan Nippon Life Insurance 5%"

Smart USA leadership announces management buyout, positioning company for long-term growth. By GlobeNewswire August 26, 2026 ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Smart USA, a leading provider of retirement managed accounts, today announced a sale to Rival Companies, LLC which is owned by current Smart USA Chief Executive Officer, Duane Bernt. The management buyout returns the company to independent ownership and positions the company for continued growth, innovation, and long-term partnerships. The sale transaction includes the US entities formerly owned by Smart, based in London, UK and positions Smart to focus its resources on core international markets while supporting continuity and dedicated ownership for the U.S. businesses. Bernt will continue to lead the US entities, including the primary operating company, Stadion Money Management, LLC as CEO following closing. As of July 31, 2026, Stadion advises approximately $2.8 billion in assets under management, and its technology platform administers more than $15 billion and serves approximately 200,000 defined contribution participants. "This transaction will enable our wonderful Stadion culture to thrive as well as embolden our commitment to the recordkeepers, asset managers, advisors and other retirement plan providers we serve," said Bernt. "Our leadership team will remain focused on delivering scalable and efficient retirement plan solutions, including technology that powers personalization to help employees pursue retirement security." The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter. Media contact for Stadion: Gordon Lamb [email protected] About Smart Smart is a global savings and investments technology platform provider. Its mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world. Smart launched in 2015, its technology platform - Keystone - serves the needs of retirement savers globally. Keystone is specifically designed to help governments and financial institutions (including insurers, asset managers, banks and financial advisers) deliver retirement savings and income solutions that are digital, bespoke and cost-efficient. In addition to the UK, Smart is operating in Europe, Middle East and Asia, with more than two million savers entrusting over $20 billion in assets on its Keystone platform. Aquiline, Barclays, Chrysalis Investments, DWS Group, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Legal & General, MUFG and Natixis Investment Managers are all investors in Smart. About Stadion Founded in 1993 and headquartered near Athens, Georgia, Stadion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart USA. Stadion partners with financial professionals, asset managers, and recordkeepers to deliver retirement plan and participant-level investment solutions. Stadion Money Management, LLC ("Stadion") is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Stadion, including fees, can be found in Stadion's ADV Part 2, which is available free of charge. Please visit stadionmoney.com SMM-2608-32

Geneva wealth asset manager nabs new partner from UBP. Swisseon has added a familiar name in Swiss finance to its senior ranks. Alexander Qaqaya was among the six senior bankers UBP hired from Credit Suisse in a closely watched team move in 2023. Alexander Qaqaya joins Swisseon as partner. (Image zVg) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 13:50 Press play to listen to this content The Swiss independent wealth manager and family office Swisseon has appointed Alexander Qaqaya as its newest partner and relationship manager. Qaqaya took on the role in Geneva this August. In his new position, Qaqaya will advise private clients and family offices in Switzerland and abroad, while also focusing on developing the firm's wealth management business. The Credit Suisse Six Qaqaya most recently served as a director at private bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). He joined the bank as part of a high-ranking, six-person senior wealth management team that UBP famously hired from Credit Suisse in 2023. In his former capacity, Qawaya spent more than three years at Credit Suisse as a director and relationship manager, managing ultra-high-net-worth individuals until the bank's collapse. Before joining Credit Suisse, Qaqaya was a vice president and sales manager at DWS Group, where he was responsible for driving institutional and wholesale business development in Western Switzerland. From 2013 to 2015, he worked in structured solutions and derivatives sales at Lombard Odier. He began his career as an analyst at Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking and BNP Paribas CIB.