Germany-headquartered fund services platform Universal Investment Group has entered the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by opening its first office in Singapore.
This move is aimed to enhance the Universal Investment’s presence as a third-party management company and fund services provider.
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The Singapore office will assist clients in pursuing international growth, particularly in the region’s real estate market.
Bjoern Beck, with extensive experience in the APAC region and real estate, will lead the Singapore operations as managing director.
He will work closely with European colleagues to ensure the company’s clients receive comprehensive service.
Beck said: “The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most dynamic investment landscapes in the world, particularly in real estate, and I am excited to support our clients’ and Universal Investment Group’s expansion into the region and to bring APAC closer to Europe.
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By GlobalData“By combining our scalable platform with local market knowledge, we look forward to serving as a trusted partner on the ground, creating meaningful opportunities for both existing and new clients.”
The Singapore branch will also act as a conduit for APAC asset managers and institutional investors looking to enter the European investment market.
The office will offer a range of services, including fund structuring, management, administration, reporting, and risk management.
Additionally, the new location will provide distribution support through its Deutschland (D), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH) (DACH) network, said Universal Investment.
Universal Investment Group CEO Francesca McDonagh said: “Establishing our first office in the Asia-Pacific region is a significant milestone in our ambition to become a truly global partner for our clients.
“Our growing international presence enables us to serve clients more efficiently and closely wherever they need us.
“We are pleased to have Bjoern Beck establishing our APAC operations and are confident his expertise will accelerate our clients’ growth in the region.
“The Asia-Pacific region presents tremendous opportunities. With our strong market positions in Germany, Luxembourg, and Ireland, this move is a natural progression in expanding our reach while continuing to put our clients’ needs at the centre of everything we do.”
Last month, Universal Investment named Hilton Hess as chief financial officer (CFO). Hess has more than 35 years of international corporate finance experience, and previously served as CFO at Vistra Group Holding.
