Madrid / London, 26 March 2025 - Allfunds (AMS:ALLFG), the leading B2B WealthTech platform for the funds industry, is pleased to announce that Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, has joined the Allfunds Private Partners (APP) programme. This collaboration reinforces the growing demand for private markets, one of the fastest-expanding asset classes in private banking, and highlights Allfunds’ role in accelerating global distribution for top-tier investment solutions.

Since launching Ares Wealth Management Solutions in 2021, Ares has remained focused on scaling its wealth platform to deliver private markets access and education to financial advisors and their clients. By joining the APP programme, Ares will harness Allfunds’ technology and extensive distribution network to offer its wealth solutions to a broader and more diversified global base of individual investors. Launched in 2023, the programme was designed to facilitate access to private banking channels, the segment with the greatest demand and appetite for this asset class. It helps asset managers achieve scalability, streamline operations, and enhance distribution efficiency through Allfunds’ technology-driven ecosystem.

By becoming part of the APP programme, Ares will benefit from the expertise of a dedicated team and specialized support, helping to extend its reach and bring its alternative investment solutions to a wider network of global individual investors.

Mark Serocold, Partner and EMEA Head of Wealth Management Solutions at Ares, said: “Forming relationships with pioneering innovators like Allfunds is a critical part of Ares’ mission to democratize alternative investments across key global markets. We are pleased to be joining the APP programme and look forward to working with Borja and his team to further expand the distribution of our products throughout the wealth channel in EMEA, APAC, and Latin America.”

Borja Largo, Chief Fund Groups Officer and Head of Alternative Solutions at Allfunds, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Ares to the APP programme. Their inclusion reaffirms the significant growth potential in the alternatives space and highlights the increasing need for seamless access to these investments. At Allfunds, we are committed to bridging the gap in distribution and technology, making private markets more accessible to a broader range of investors. The continued expansion of the APP programme highlights its value in simplifying and scaling access to alternative asset classes, and we look forward to supporting Ares in reaching new heights.”

Joins group of industry leaders building more efficient, holistic access to private markets for end-investors

Madrid / London, 6 March 2025 - Allfunds (AMS:ALLFG), the leading B2B WealthTech platform for the funds industry, today announces that J.P. Morgan Asset Management has joined the Allfunds Private Partners (APP) programme.

The APP programme was launched in 2023 in response to rising demand from asset managers to be able to support their clients’ investments into private markets. Through the platform, asset managers gain access to the widest and fastest growing distributor network worldwide enabling distributors in 60+ countries to access alternative funds in an automated and digital way.

In joining the APP programme, J.P. Morgan Asset Management will gain access to Allfunds’ global distribution network, overseen by a specialised team and department, which will bring its solutions to a deeper pool of global investors. J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins a select group of prominent alternative asset managers and financial services firms such as Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Carlyle, Franklin Templeton, KKR and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, who are already signed up to the programme.

The first product that J.P. Morgan Asset Management will make available on the platform will be its JPMorgan ELTIFs – Multi-Alternatives Fund.

Christoph Bergweiler, Head of Continental Europe Funds at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, stated: “At J.P. Morgan Asset Management, we are excited to join the Allfunds Private Partners Programme, a pioneering initiative that enhances access to private market investments for a broader audience. This collaboration allows us to leverage our extensive expertise in private markets to deliver high-quality investment solutions to Allfunds' expansive network of distribution partners. We are committed to working closely with Allfunds to educate and empower clients, helping them incorporate private market strategies into their diversified portfolios to achieve their long-term investment goals.”

Borja Largo, Chief Fund Groups Officer and Head of Alternative Solutions, Allfunds, added: "Private markets continue to help investors grow their investment portfolios at a time when diversification is critical to offsetting the headwinds that financial markets continue to face. We are proud to welcome J.P. Morgan Asset Management to the APP programme; the sophistication of the global brand’s investment offering aligns to the calibre of products and solutions that Allfunds is committed to delivering to its clients. We look forward to furthering this collaboration, and to continuing our collective efforts to remove traditional barriers to innovative asset classes to help clients meet their distinct goals and interests.”

J.P. Morgan Asset Management currently oversees $400B in alternative investments, as they look to increase access for clients who are exploring strategies which enable greater diversification across the private markets investing universe.

Madrid / Londres, le 30 janvier 2025 - Allfunds (AMS : ALLFG), une plateforme WealthTech B2B de premier plan pour l'industrie des fonds avec 1 500 milliards d'euros d'actifs sous gestion, offrant des solutions entièrement intégrées pour les gérants de fonds et les distributeurs, annonce aujourd'hui la nomination de Pascal Duval en tant que Senior Advisor pour la France et le Benelux.

Allfunds continue de renforcer ses expertises stratégiques, et la vaste expérience de Pascal dans la gestion d'actifs et de patrimoine jouera un rôle clé pour soutenir la croissance et l'innovation du Groupe. Leader très respecté du secteur, il apporte des décennies de savoir-faire et une connaissance approfondie du marché, renforçant ainsi la capacité d'Allfunds à fournir des solutions intégrées à la fois aux sociétés de gestion et aux distributeurs. Pascal apportera son immense connaissance en matière de solutions d'architecture ouverte pour soutenir les trois principaux segments de marché d'Allfunds - les fonds communs de placement, les ETP et les marchés privés - avec une forte concentration sur la France et la région du Benelux. Son expérience contribuera à stimuler l'innovation et l'accessibilité de la plateforme au niveau mondial.

Pascal Duval possède plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans la gestion d'actifs et de patrimoine, ayant occupé des postes de direction clés, notamment chez Amundi en tant que Directeur adjoint des solutions et services, et chez Russell Investments, où il a occupé le poste de Directeur général pour la région EMEA. Tout au long de sa carrière, il a mené des initiatives stratégiques dans le domaine des solutions d'investissement avec des banques de la région EMEA ainsi qu'avec des détenteurs d'actifs, s’impliquant en particulier dans l'évolution des investissements de fonds de pension au cours des trois dernières décennies. Pascal a été le pionnier du développement de l'architecture ouverte et des gestionnaires de fonds en Europe, avec Russell Investments, il y a 30 ans. Il a aussi été actif dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions, de la gestion de patrimoine numérique et de l'expérience client, et est le fondateur et administrateur de VSF International, une organisation à but non lucratif qui promeut l'inclusion sociale. Il est diplômé de l'INSEAD et de Sciences Po, ce qui renforce son expertise en matière de stratégie financière et de leadership.

Juan Alcaraz, Directeur général et fondateur d'Allfunds, a déclaré : « Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir Pascal au sein d'Allfunds en tant que Senior Advisor. Sa vaste expérience en matière de gestion d'actifs et de patrimoine, associée à sa vision stratégique, nous sera précieuse pour continuer à innover et à développer nos capacités mondiales. L'expertise de Pascal en matière de solutions d'investissement et de stratégies patrimoniales numériques nous aidera à affiner notre approche et à renforcer notre position en tant que leader de la technologie patrimoniale. »

Pascal Duval a ajouté : « Je suis ravi de travailler avec l'équipe d'Allfunds à un moment aussi dynamique pour l'industrie. Allfunds a mis en place une offre de services exceptionnelle qui couvre l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur et qui continue d'évoluer pour répondre aux besoins des sociétés de gestion et des distributeurs à l'échelle mondiale. Je me réjouis de travailler avec l'équipe, d'apporter mon expérience et de contribuer à la croissance continue et à l'innovation d'Allfunds dans un secteur en pleine évolution. »