Asset managers moving AI from back-office to investment process
According to insights from 225 technology leaders.
Business moves
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UOB Group reports higher profits
Wealth management income for 1H26 rose 16% from the previous year.
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AllianzGI agrees to buy UOB Asset Management
AllianzGI will also have long-term access to UOB’s retail client network.
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Stewart Investors calls time after 38 years
The business, formerly based in Edinburgh, effectively retired its brand name at the end of last year.
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Janus Henderson snaps-up Australian asset manager trio
The asset manager will buy Antares Fixed Income, Antares Equities, and Fairview Equity Partners.
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MSCI and SGX to launch derivatives indexes for developed and emerging markets
The agreement expands MSCI’s partnership with SGX to cover global and regional equity benchmarks.
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Keenai taps fintech veteran to lead Southeast Asia wealthtech push
Varun Mittal is named as country head, Singapore, before the launch of Keenai Wealth next month.
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MSCI and UBS partner for private markets transparency push
MSCI and UBS Group have announced a strategic partnership to improve transparency and standardisation across private markets.
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Allspring Global Investments appoints new Tokyo office head
Tomomi Shige has been appointed as the firm’s representative in Japan and head of its Tokyo office.
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Atlas Capital expands multi-family office and EAM platform
Alex Cheung is also hired as strategic adviser Hong Kong.
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DBS and Samsung Securities forge wealth management partnership
DBS and Samsung Securities collaborate for wealth management.
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Janus Henderson delisted as Nelson Peltz takeover is completed
The $52 per share deal has been finalised.
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Lombard Odier and Alpha Japan extend collaboration
The partnership supports Lombard Odier’s growth in Japan and its distribution capabilities in Europe.
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Hamilton Lane strengthens global wealth sales through iCapital Marketplace
Several additional Hamilton Lane evergreen strategies to be distributed globally via iCapital’s Global Marketplace.
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Wrise launches wealth management academy in Wuxi
The new office aims to strengthen family governance and intergenerational succession capabilities among next-generation family leaders.
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Janus Henderson buys Frankfurt-based Rantum Capital
The acquisition should expand the asset manager’s European private markets capabilities.
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Lioner opens office in Zurich
It is the firm’s first overseas presence outside Asia.