Who we are
Acuity Knowledge Partners are market leaders empowering asset managers globally with cutting-edge AI/ML tools, comprehensive research, analytics and compliance solutions driving significant cost savings and operational efficiency. Partner with us to leverage our decades of domain expertise and innovative technology for sustainable growth and adaptability to evolving business needs. Let’s transform your asset management strategy together!
Sector shifts redefining the asset-management landscape
Continued structural growth and diversification of front-office functions
Asset managers are seeing a continued shift in assets from actively managed assets to passives and alternatives. End markets are also shifting, with retail demand and growth surpassing institutional growth, leading to more demand for personalised investment products.
Need to keep pace with technological advancements
Asset managers are investing in AI/ML tools to drive productivity and innovation across the investment value chain.
Ongoing regulatory challenges
Increased regulatory burden on asset managers to drive transparency of investment products and emerging reporting requirements (e.g., SFDR, leading to investors having to report environmental, social and governance criteria at asset level).
Shifts in value pool, leading to margin pressures
Asset managers are seeking to maximise cost efficiency and reform operating models to drive operational alpha.
Sector consolidation gaining pace
Consolidation in the asset management sector is gaining pace as players seek to expand their capabilities, gain access to new customer segments and drive cost synergies.
Our asset management
footprints at a glance
300+
asset management clients (private + traditional)
USD35tn+
combined AuM of buy-side clients
Technology
enabled
USD5tn+
cost savings
Themes we could include here should be built around the overall asset-management landscape, technological developments in the sector, evolution of the sector over the years and key trends shaping the sector.
Trending in asset management
2025 outlook for the asset management sector – is AI enabling firms to overcome structural challenges?
Key factors to keep in mind to drive successful implementation of AI for martech optimisation for asset and wealth managers
Changes in the regulatory landscape impacting the asset management sector, the CXO playbook to help overcome challenges
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The evolution of active vs passive investment strategies or the evolving product landscape and the cost of execution
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How asset managers are leveraging a global talent pool and augmenting technology to optimise costs and improve operational flexibility
What you can do
Front Office
Improve investment
performance
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Attract new client assets
and retain existing assets
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Middle Office
Enhance
client servicing
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Reduce reputational
and financial risks
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Our approach to embracing technology responsibly
The asset management sector faces a number of technological challenges as it adapts to a rapidly changing landscape. Navigating these challenges requires a strategic approach and a willingness to embrace change and innovation. Challenges common to the sector include the following:
Integration with and transitioning from legacy systems
Regulatory and compliance-related issues
Data management and utilisation
Digital transformation
Cost and competitive pressures
Spotlight on asset management
End-to-end solutions for the asset and wealth management sector: best practices and offerings to deliver efficiency, growth and scale across the asset management value chain
Domain and product experts with extensive front- and middle-office financial services experience
Collaboration with automation to provide streamlined services
Success stories
Financial Marketing Services for a Europe-based Asset Manager
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What we are proud of
$2.4m
annualized cost savings
>30,000
reports generated per annum
Equity Research Support for a Europe Based Asset Manager
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What we are proud of
1,200
models standardized and 650 results updated every quarter
~75
industry reviews and 9 additional due diligence reports
NYLIM and two of its affiliates (MacKay Shields and Candriam)
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What we are proud of
40%
of annual costs saved
99%
accuracy achieved in deliverables
End-to-end operational support in multiple areas to a US-based trillion-dollar asset manager
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What we are proud of
c.USD5m
Saved in annualised costs
70%
improved efficiency
End-to-end operational support in compliance, RFP and ESG functions to a global asset manager
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What we are proud of
50-60%
cost reduction achieved
200+
compliance rules streamlined for improved operational efficiency
Testimonials
Gaurav Medhekar
VP, Marketing Platforms & Performance
Sima Patel
Head of Digital Delivery
Acuity Knowledge Partners offers a dynamic career path in terms of learning and growth. The variety of projects one can get involved in is innumerable that offers invaluable experience. Mentorship, training facilities/programs and a time bound performance feedback further supports career progression. A friendly team of leaders across verticals integrates the organization that has always rewarded talented and hardworking individuals.
Harshwardhan Khandelwal
Investment Research
The program on ‘Financial Modeling, Equity Valuation, and Investment Note Writing’ conducted by Centre of Learning, Colombo was very comprehensive and provided hands-on training in all the aspects of the valuation process as well as in writing a strong investment thesis. The key learning points were emphasized time and again with numerous case studies, group and individual exercises, and participants were given individual attention by a committed panel of trainers. I would recommend the program to anyone responsible for investment research and valuations as part of their job profiles
Jeyamehala Haridas
Senior Manager Investments , Union Assurance PLC
Acuity Knowledge Partners has a global mindset that allows its employees to learn and share from their experiences working with multiple clients. This has fostered a progressive workplace where individual contribution is recognized and encouraged. Acuity Knowledge Partners has not just stopped at providing opportunities to its employees, but it has extended its impact through corporate citizenship and making a difference to the society we live in. It is a great place to work.
Lakshmi Krishna
Quantitative Services
Awards
Acuity Knowledge Partners wins prestigious 2024 European Credit Award for Portfolio Management System of the Year
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Best CSR Project of the Year - 2024 (Digital Education)
Best Performing Company 2024 – Business Process Outsourcing
Private Equity Wire European Credit Awards 2024
iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 Service Design Category
Private Equity Wire US Credit Awards 2024: Middle Office Services of the Year
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