About Universal Investment (original) (raw)

A fund service platform

Fund services from
a single source

About us

White label funds for asset managers

We are your
partner for the
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Asset Managers

Your fund service partner and Super ManCo

Put your trust in us, one of Europe's leading fund service platforms and Super ManCos. Take advantage of our pioneering solutions based on more than 55 years’ experience in the industry.

For asset managers, wealth managers and fintechs, we create freedom – freedom to concentrate on your core expertise in implementing successful investment strategies. We can support you with custom-fit fund vehicles, efficient fund accounting, regulatory expertise and unique fund distribution opportunities in Germany and abroad. We can also offer you comprehensive middle and front office solutions.

For institutional investors, we provide security. Combine your investments in all asset classes on our platform - efficiently, transparently and in compliance with regulations. As an asset owner, be it a pension fund, company, foundation or insurance company, you can benefit from our support in your investor reporting as well as our expertise in rule-based portfolio management.

Our clients have access to our fund domiciles in Frankfurt, Luxembourg and Dublin – the three most important fund locations in Europe. Every day, around 1,700 employees create client solutions for securities, real estate and alternative investments. We currently service over 5,000 fund and investment mandates with assets worth more than 1 trillion euros.

Improving business together

We have been shaping the fund industry for more than 55 years. As a partner without conflicts of interest, we accompany our clients into the future with innovative solutions on ESG or digital assets.

UI Boutique Asset Manager Survey 2025

Faced with intensifying commercial pressures, including regulatory headwinds and eroding margins, boutique asset managers are adapting their strategic models. The 2025 Boutique Asset Management Survey reveals how firms are embracing operational efficiency and international growth to remain competitive – providing unique insights into the direction of the industry.

Watch our Group CEO, Francesca McDonagh, share insights into the rapidly evolving asset management industry at the 2024 IMPower FundForum in Monaco.

Universal Investment celebrates 25 years ManCo services in Luxembourg!

✓ Key player in the Luxembourg fund services sector
✓ Leading Third-Party ManCo
✓ Top AIFM

We look forward to shaping the next 25 years together with our clients.

Third-party ManCos: rated ‘very good’

How satisfied are asset managers, family offices, banks, and consultants with their third-party ManCo? This was explored by TiAM - Trends in Asset Management and SWI Finance.Result: Out of 11 evaluated third-party ManCos, we received the highest rating of ‘very good’.

European Fund Administrator of the Year

At the Asset Servicing Times Industry Excellence Awards 2024 in London, Universal Investment Group was honoured with the title of "European Fund Administrator of the Year" for the second consecutive year.

Universal Investment Group expands into APAC with first office in Singapore

Bjoern Beck appointed to lead operations, bringing extensive expertise in real estate and APAC markets. Singapore office to support international growth strategies of existing clients and serve as a gateway for APAC investors into European fund markets.
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Real Estate Survey 2025: Institutional investors favour real estate, but infrastructure is gaining in importance

Office and residential properties remain the most important types of use, with logistics catching up. Purchase prices are becoming more attractive again and rising prices are expected.
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Asset management boutiques turn to outsourcing and international expansion amid mounting commercial pressures

52% of boutiques plan to outsource services, while 49% plan international expansion within the next 12-24 months as firms grapple with regulatory pressure and margin erosion
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