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DWS Alternatives Global
DWS with EUR 1,093bn of total assets under management (31.3.26), is a leading European asset manager with global reach. | DWS Group (DWS), with EUR 1,093bn of...
DWS Alternatives Global
DWS with EUR 1,093bn of total assets under management (31.3.26), is a leading European asset manager with global reach. | DWS Group (DWS), with EUR 1,093bn of total assets under management (as of 31 March 2026), is a leading European asset manager with global reach. With approximately 5,000 employees in offices around the world, DWS offers individuals, institutions and large corporations access to comprehensive investment solutions and bespoke portfolios across the full spectrum of investment disciplines. Its diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternative asset management enables DWS to deliver targeted solutions for clients across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is DWS Alternatives Global Limited and how does it fit within DWS Group?
DWS Alternatives Global Limited is a UK-incorporated entity that serves as the principal European alternatives vehicle for DWS Group, the publicly listed asset manager majority-owned by Deutsche Bank. It executes and holds private-market investments in infrastructure, real estate, and liquid real assets on behalf of institutional clients. The entity is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and operates from DWS's London office.
Which asset classes does DWS Alternatives Global cover?
The entity covers European infrastructure equity — including core, core-plus, and value-add strategies across regulated utilities, renewables, and transport — as well as real-estate debt spanning senior and mezzanine lending on commercial property. It also houses liquid real-asset strategies that blend listed infrastructure and property securities with private-market holdings.
How does DWS source its private-market deals?
DWS leverages origination networks inherited from Deutsche Bank's corporate and investment-banking relationships, alongside its own direct sourcing team in London. The parent bank's lending and advisory activities occasionally surface proprietary opportunities, though DWS operates with independent investment committees and a fiduciary mandate separate from the bank's principal activities.
What is DWS's competitive position in European alternatives?
DWS is one of the largest European-based asset managers when measured by total AUM, but its alternatives platform competes against larger dedicated infrastructure managers like Macquarie and Brookfield as well as direct institutional co-investors. Its edge comes from combining a bank-derived origination funnel with a regulated fund-manager governance structure that provides institutional investors separation from Deutsche Bank's balance sheet.
Who manages DWS Alternatives Global Limited?
The entity operates under the governance of DWS Group's broader alternatives leadership. Specific named individuals with oversight of the European alternatives platform are not separately disclosed in a manner that distinguishes the London entity from the global alternatives division. The UK board includes directors drawn from DWS's senior legal, compliance, and portfolio-management functions.
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