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  • PRESS RELEASE
    25. Jun 2026

    Universal Investment completes acquisition of FCG Fonder AB

    Acquisition to strengthen Universal Investment Group’s position in the Nordic region was first announced in January 2026.

    The transaction accelerates Universal Investment’s growth strategy and enhances its service offering for Nordic clients.

    FCG Fonder AB adds approximately EUR 4 billion in assets under administration and a highly experienced local team.

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  • PRESS RELEASE
    05. May 2026

    Universal Investment strengthens DACH leadership with expanded strategic roles

    Marcus Kuntz appointed Group Head of Strategic Partner Management and Fund Distribution. Dirk Grosshans’ role expanded to drive business development across all asset classes in the DACH region. Nils Mordt joins as Head of International Sales and Relationship Management.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    21. Apr 2026

    Universal Investment Group supports growth strategy with two C-Suite appointments

    Universal Investment Group appoints Dr. Alva Devoy as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Regina Bertram-Pfister as Chief Human Resources Officer. Appointments strengthen the Group’s senior leadership team and support the delivery of its long-term growth strategy
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    PARTNER NEWS
    March 2026

    Cybersecurity 2026: The Alpha of Digital Resilience

    Guest article by Dirk Althaus, Kynode GmbH: With cybercrime losses projected to reach US dollars11.3 trillion by 2026, cybersecurity has evolved from a technical concern into a structural investment imperative. While 'agentic AI' is industrialising cyberattacks, regulatory frameworks such as DORA/NIS2 are reinforcing sustained, inelastic demand.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    March 2026

    Renaissance, Revolution and Resilience: Why Multi-Asset Investing May Be the Answer in 2026

    Despite a positive economic outlook for 2026, disciplined risk management remains crucial. Multi-asset strategies that extend beyond equities and bonds can provide a robust solution. By incorporating alternative investments, such as infrastructure and renewable energy, investors can achieve broader diversification and build a more resilient portfolio.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    March 2026

    The Yale Strategy as a Model: How Foundations Can Preserve Real Purchasing Power Over the Long Term

    Endowments face the ongoing challenge of preserving real purchasing power in an environment shaped by inflation, market volatility, and geopolitical risks. In an interview with ChampionsNews, Bernhard Matthes, Head of Asset Management at Pax-BKC - one of Germany’s largest Christian sustainable banks - explains what US university endowments such as Yale do differently.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    March 2026

    From Managerial Bias to Collective Intelligence: How Evolutionary Selection Reduces Cognitive Biases

    Dr. Florian Berger of CoIQ.capital outlines how a data-driven approach, based on more than 15 years of historical investment decisions can address the weaknesses of traditional active management, and why this approach is becoming increasingly relevant for asset managers.
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  • NEWS
    February 2026

    Alternatives in 2026: Why Institutional Demand Remains Strong – and What Managers Need to Get Right

    Institutional interest in alternatives and private markets remains strong, and industry estimates suggest that allocations will keep rising and could account for 20-30% of institutional portfolios over time.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    05. Feb 2026

    Professional investor’s Top 10 stock picks: A lack of orientation

    With six out of ten stocks allocated to US stocks, the country continues to dominate the ranking.  Two German corporates are among the top 10.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    22. Jan 2026

    Universal Investment Group signs agreement with Advisense to acquire FCG Fonder AB, strengthening presence in the Nordic region

    FCG Fonder AB brings around EUR 4.6 billion in assets under administration and a team of market-leading fund experts to Universal Investment Group. Acquisition accelerates Universal Investment’s growth strategy as Europe’s leading third-party ManCo and fund services provider.

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    PARTNER NEWS
    January 2026

    Evergreen Sustainable World Stocks: Where sustainable investing and strong performance come together

    In an interview with ChampionsNews, Iven Kurz (CEO) and Benjamin Kaden, CFA (Head of Asset Management) at Evergreen, discuss the distinctive features of the Evergreen Sustainable World Stocks' approach to sustainability and investment.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    January 2026

    Gold – sound and steady,
    but overextended in the short term

    Mischfonds mit Edelmetallanteil, wie der sentix- Risk Return -M-, unterstreichen seit Jahren ihre hohe Attraktivität als Zinsersatzanlage. Anleger sollten aber nicht nur auf diese strategische Komponente achten, sondern auch darauf, dass das jeweilige Fondsmanagement konsequent Marktchancen und -risiken beachtet. In Form eines disziplinierten, konträren Investmentansatzes, auf Basis hochwertiger Daten wie den sentix Sentiment- und Risikoradar-Indikatoren, bieten die sentix-Risk-Return-Fonds eine ideale Portfolioergänzung für viele Investoren.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    January 2026

    Beyond gold: Where will the next chapter in the commodity supercycle take us?

    The recent upward trend in commodities extends well beyond the impressive gold rally of recent quarters. Although precious metals remain the focal point of many market participants, a structural shift in the energy sector is emerging that is likely to have far-reaching implications for global markets, energy prices, and international fiscal and monetary policy. For professional investors, this environment offers attractive opportunities across cycles.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    January 2026

    Systematic Dispersion Fund – A Long gamma strategy as a portfolio addition for stress phases

    In an interview with ChampionsNews, Dennis Grosche, Head of Equity Derivatives Sales Germany and Austria at Citi, explains why long volatility and long gamma strategies are currently benefiting from supply and demand dislocations in the US options market.
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    PARTNER NEWS
    January 2026

    Why we often act irrationally on the stock market – and the role of psychology

    Since the publication of Kahneman and Tversky's 'Prospect Theory', it has been widely understood that decisions made under uncertainty are often irrational. Behavioural finance examines how emotions, instincts, and cognitive biases influence investor behaviour in the financial markets. This guest article is by Andrej Brodnik, Alturis Capital's Managing Director.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    16. Dec 2025

    Universal Investment Group strengthens commercial leadership team with two senior appointments

    Antonio Soler is appointed Group Chief Commercial Officer, and Frank Becker named Head of Relationship Management for Asset Owners and Asset Managers in the DACH Region. Both appointments underscore the Group’s commitment to enabling client success.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    14. Dec 2025

    Universal Investment Group advances growth strategy as UI efa joins the Universal Investment brand

    This strategic move accelerates UI Group’s global growth journey and its evolution into a one-stop shop, offering a comprehensive range of fund services for all client needs. It also underscores the Group’s commitment to delivering a consistent client experience world-wide.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    11. Dec 2025

    Universal Investment Group enters active ETF market to meet growing client demand

    It is a platform and framework launch for white-label active ETF products. The new active ETF value proposition completes the service offering for active asset managers.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    10. Dec 2025

    Troy Asset Management Launches Trojan Fund Europe

    The new fund is a UCITS solution tailored for continental iunvestors.
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  • PRESS RELEASE
    19. Nov 2025

    Finreon and Universal Investment launch systematic multi-asset strategy with capital preservation

    The Finreon Absolute Income Fund uses a dynamic multi-asset strategy and systematically manages exposure to equities and bonds. A capital-preservation strategy of 95 percent is designed to ensure stable returns
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