UBS has partnered with AI-driven knowledge-as-a-service platform Lynk to help its institutional clients to improve the integration of expert access into their investment process.
The partnership comes as factors such as new technology, alternative data, regulatory changes, and the pandemic continues to radically change the investment landscape.
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It will provide Swiss investment giant’s research analysts and institutional clients with access to Lynk’s database of 840,000 experts globally.
Lynk’s proprietary technology leverages an AI-driven data engine that indexes industry experts based on their experience and expertise.
The company’s focus on user experience and data is claimed to provide significant advantages to investors by enhancing efficiency in detecting additional investment opportunities or risks.
UBS global head of research Dan Dowd said: “We are proud of our innovation track record and are highly focused on helping investors get to the crux of key investment debates as rapidly as possible. Showcasing Lynk’s technology and expertise has the potential to substantially accelerate the investment processes of our clients.”
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By GlobalDataThrough the collaboration, the companies aim to enhance their clients’ investment decision by mutually levering on content and distribution capabilities.
UBS global research analysts already have access to Lynk’s network. As part of the tie-up, UBS Global Markets will roll out Lynk solutions to the company’s institutional clients.
Lynk CEO and founder Peggy Choi said: “The alliance will undoubtedly accelerate our growth and consolidate our market-leading position in transforming not just the traditional expert network space, but also the broader knowledge ecosystem with new ways to seek, share and build human insights.”
UBS reported a 14% profit growth in Q1 2021, though the performance was marred by a $774m hit from exposure to collapsed US-based hedge fund Archegos Capital.
Recently, UBS Global Wealth Management revealed its plans to restructure its regional UK business, geared towards further expansion, shifting from a city-focused approach to larger geographical units.
