DWS Shows Resilience Amid Covid-19

The transcript covers a discussion on maintaining dividends despite regulatory pressures, analyzing net outflows due to market dislocation, and observing client investment behavior during the pandemic. It also explores potential M&A opportunities post-crisis and the transition to remote work, highlighting the firm's operational resilience and future work dynamics.

What factors have led companies to consider reducing or cutting their dividends?

What was the proposed dividend per share by DWS for the financial year 2019?

What are the implications of the regulatory guidance mentioned in the text?

How did the pandemic impact the inflows and outflows in the financial markets during the first quarter of 2020?

What trends have been observed regarding client behavior during the pandemic?

In what ways do you think the current crisis will influence future M&A activities?

How has the shift to remote work affected the operations of the firm?