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AllianceBernstein (AB) reported a decrease in assets under management (AUM) to $792 billion in December 2024, down from $813 billion in November, representing a 2.6% decline. The decrease was attributed to market depreciation and net outflows across all three channels: Institutions, Retail, and Private Wealth.

For Q4 2024, preliminary firmwide net outflows totaled $5.0 billion. The AUM breakdown shows: Equity at $332 billion (Active: $264B, Passive: $68B), Fixed Income at $296 billion (Taxable: $210B, Tax-Exempt: $76B, Passive: $10B), and Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions at $164 billion.

AllianceBernstein (AB) reported an increase in assets under management (AUM) to $813 billion in November 2024, up 2.5% from $793 billion in October 2024. The growth was primarily driven by market appreciation, though partially offset by net outflows. While Retail and Private Wealth channels experienced net inflows, these were outweighed by Institutional net outflows.

The AUM breakdown shows: Equity at $343 billion ($272B actively managed, $71B passive), Fixed Income at $303 billion ($215B taxable, $77B tax-exempt, $11B passive), and Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions at $167 billion. By channel, assets were distributed across Institutions ($332B), Private Wealth ($139B), and Retail ($342B).

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) has expanded its ETF suite with the launch of two new active buffer ETFs: AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) and AB Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFM) on the Nasdaq. These actively managed ETFs aim to provide moderate capital appreciation while offering potential downside protection against market declines.

The launch follows the success of AB's first buffer ETF (BUFC) and responds to increasing client demand for ETF strategies. Susquehanna International Group serves as the Lead Market Maker. AB's ETF platform has now reached $5 billion in active ETF AUM and includes 17 funds. The investment teams bring 26 years of combined experience in managing option strategies.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) has announced that President and CEO Seth Bernstein will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2024 US Financial Services Conference. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 10:20 a.m. (CT). A live audio webcast will be accessible through AB's website in the Investor & Media Relations section, with a replay available shortly after the event.

AllianceBernstein (AB) has launched the AB Tax Advantaged Balanced Direct Index portfolio, a new separately managed account combining equities and municipal bonds. The platform offers automated tax loss harvesting across stocks and bonds, along with AB Intelligent Rebalancing to reduce tax costs. The company manages $66B in municipals and $5B in equity direct indexing assets.

AB also introduced two additional products: AB Tax Advantaged Equity Direct Index and AB Tax Advantaged Strategic Research Balanced with Municipals. These solutions aim to enhance after-tax returns through integrated technology and customizable portfolios across growth, balanced, and income profiles.

AllianceBernstein (AB) announced its expansion in the insurance business through a partnership with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA). AB has been selected as one of the lead investors in Ruby Reinsurance Company (Ruby Re), a reinsurance sidecar vehicle sponsored by RGA focusing on the U.S. asset-intensive market. As part of the transaction, AB will manage private alternative assets for RGA's general account and appoint a member to Ruby Re's Board of Directors. This partnership marks a significant milestone in AB's goal of leadership within insurance asset management and participation in the growing asset-intensive reinsurance market.

RGA's Ruby Reinsurance Company (Ruby Re) has successfully completed its second funding round, reaching $480 million in total capital raised, approaching the upper limit of its $400-500 million target range. The second round attracted investments from AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB), EnTrust Global, and Enstar Group, complementing initial investments from Golub Capital, Hudson Structured Capital Management , and Sammons Financial Group. AB will appoint a member to Ruby Re's Board of Directors. This funding positions Ruby Re to expand its asset-intensive reinsurance capabilities and capacity.

AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB Holding) announced on November 12, 2024, that their preliminary assets under management (AUM) decreased to $793 billion as of October 31, 2024, down from $806 billion at the end of September. This 2% decline is attributed solely to market depreciation, while firmwide net flows remained flat. By channel, net inflows in Private Wealth and Retail were counterbalanced by Institutional net outflows.

As of October 31, 2024, AB's Equity AUM totaled $333 billion down from $340 billion in September. Fixed Income AUM was $297 billion, a slight decrease from $299 billion. Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions stood at $163 billion, down from $167 billion. Overall, the total AUM dropped from $806 billion to $793 billion.

AllianceBernstein warns about concentration risk in climate portfolios, particularly regarding heavy exposure to US mega-cap stocks. The MSCI World Climate Paris Aligned Index shows significant overlap with broad market indices, with its top 10 stocks accounting for 26% of the index and 33.5% of risk. The firm advocates for a more diversified approach to climate investing, suggesting investors look beyond carbon emissions to consider companies across sectors that are enabling the energy transition. They emphasize the importance of integrating quality, climate, and price factors in stock selection while maintaining proper diversification to avoid doubling down on risk when combined with broader equity allocations.