Deutsche Bank Contacted by Regulator Over Von Rohr’s Role at DWS

German regulators are seeking more information about the role of Deutsche Bank AG President Karl von Rohr as part of a broader probe into the lender’s asset management business after claims of greenwashing, according to people familiar with the process.

Financial markets regulator BaFin, has contacted the lender to learn about Von Rohr’s role as chairman of DWS Group’s supervisory board, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. In that position, he received complaints from the firm’s now fired sustainability head, helped arrange an audit into her dismissal that found DWS did nothing wrong, and ...