Milestones

50 years of quality

In 1968 Universal Investment was founded as a joint venture of German private banks. Today, Universal Investment is one of the leading European fund service platforms and Super ManCos. In between we have been experiencing multiple successful milestones and pioneering achievements.



2025
- Launch of first ELTIF product

2023
- Universal Investment secures significant investment from CPP Investments and continues partnership with Montagu
- Launch of the joint venture with Alumia - Universal Investment is a strategic partner and minority shareholder

2022
- Establishment of a dedicated management company for Bayerische Versorgungskammer named UI BVK KVG
- Acquisition of European Fund Administration S.A. (EFA)

2021
- Acquisition of Metzler Ireland and establishment of a third fund service and ManCo hub in Ireland

2019
- Acquisition of IT data specialists UI labs from Lupus alpha
- Expansion of our offering through front-office solutions

2018
- Launch of first loan origination fund
- Opening of the Polish office

2017
- Montagu acquires shares previously held by Berenberg and Bankhaus Lampe
- Introduction of RiskoAnalyse+

2014
- Universal Investment is one of the first ManCo’s in DE & LU to earn the AIFM license – enabling the launch of closed-end funds

2011
- Building of our real estate platform

2010
- Foundation of securitisation company: Universal Securitisation Solutions in Luxembourg

2009
- Foundation of our own Investment-AG
- Foundation of Universal Investment Luxembourg, Frankfurt branch as a portfolio management competence centre

2007
- Expansion of our offering to include insourcing services (BPO)

2000
- Foundation of Universal Investment Luxembourg

1998
- New addition to our business model: rule-based asset management
- Go-live of Metzler Ireland (part of UI Group since 2021)

1996
- Establishment of European Fund Administration (EFA) in Luxembourg (part of UI Group since 2022)

1992
- Launch of first institutional master fund

1970
- Launch of first white label fund in Germany

1968
- Universal Investment is founded as a joint venture and independent investment company

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Further topics

  • Press Release
    02. September 2025

    Universal Investment Group appoints Hilton Hess as Chief Financial Officer

    UI Group further strengthens its C-suite with the addition of a seasoned leader from the funds services industry. Hilton Hess brings over 35 years of international Finance experience.

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  • News
    August 2025

    Navigating Industry Shifts: A Conversation with Francesca McDonagh

    At the 2025 IMPower FundForum in Monaco, our Group CEO Francesca McDonagh sat down with broadcaster Emma Walden to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of asset management.

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  • Press Release
    06. August 2025

    Professional investors’ top 10 stock picks: Concentration declines significantly

    Investments in U.S. equities remain dominant, but professional investors are diversifying more. Two German corporates are among the top 10.
     

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