Clearstream Partners with Ares Management to Widen Private Markets Access | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis
Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade business Clearstream has announced a strategic partnership with global alternative investment manager Ares Management Corporation, through which Ares’ private market strategies will be integrated into Clearstream’s fund platform.
The collaboration is designed to significantly expand investor access to Ares’ private market offering by removing longstanding operational barriers. By integrating Ares’ strategies into its platform, Clearstream aims to allow fund distributors to access private market investments with the same ease and efficiency as traditional mutual funds, a move the two firms say will generate major operational efficiencies across the distribution chain.
For Ares, the deal unlocks Clearstream’s broad distribution network, connecting the firm to a diverse range of wealth management clients including private banks and family offices. The partnership aligns with Ares’ long-held view that private market assets should form an integral component of diversified portfolios for a wider investor base.
The initiative also supports the European Union’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) agenda, which aims to channel private savings into productive investment across the continent and strengthen EU capital markets.
Moritz Dechow, Head of Distribution for Clearstream Fund Services, said: “By simplifying access and enhancing operational efficiency, we are empowering wealth managers to offer their clients seamless entry into compelling alternative investment opportunities.”
Mark Serocold, Partner and Co-Head of Wealth Management Solutions International at Ares, added: “Clearstream’s extensive network and focus on operational excellence provides what we believe is a compelling channel to the European wealth management sector, which is key to our growth strategy.”
The announcement comes amid growing industry momentum around democratising access to private markets for wealth management clients across Europe.
