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Assets under management (AuM) at the world's 500 largest asset managers surpassed $100 trillion for the first time in 2019, totaling $104.4 trillion, a 14.8% increase from 2018. The top 20 managers now hold 43% of total assets, up from 38% in 2000. Rapid consolidation and technological advancements are reshaping the investment industry. Passive assets grew to $7.9 trillion in 2019. Notably, 50% of managers increased diversity in leadership, while client interest in sustainable investing rose across 88% of firms.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) launched its Real Estate Differentiated Broking Solutions (RE DBS) to bolster its existing offerings in the insurance market. This initiative aims to assist clients from various sectors, including real estate and hospitality, by providing comprehensive coverage in property & casualty insurance. Aimed at addressing the complex risks faced by real estate clients, the solution will collaborate with key insurance partners such as Allianz and Travelers, ensuring tailored, effective risk management strategies.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) launched HEAT (Holistic Environmental Analytical Tool), an innovative tool designed to manage environmental risk effectively. HEAT uses proprietary analytics to visualize risk data from multiple exposure platforms, helping clients identify and prioritize environmental hot spots. This new product aims to enhance risk management decisions through comprehensive data analysis, benefiting clients in various industries. The introduction of HEAT positions Willis Towers Watson as a leader in environmental insurance broking, offering distinct advantages in risk differentiation and management.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) will announce its financial results for Q3 2020 on October 29, 2020. A conference call to discuss these results will take place at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. The call will be available for live streaming on the company's Investor Relations webpage. An online replay and a telephonic replay will also be accessible shortly after the call and for 24 hours, respectively. Willis Towers Watson is a global advisory and broking company with a workforce of 45,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) reports a significant shift in the M&A landscape as global deal performance shows positive signs for the first time in three years, despite ongoing pandemic challenges. In Q3 2020, buyers exceeded the MSCI World Index by +1.5 percentage points. However, deal volumes plummeted to 121, the lowest since 2009, with North America experiencing its worst performance since 2008, down by –8.6 points. In contrast, European and Asia Pacific regions displayed resilience, reflecting a diverse capital availability for M&A with low interest rates.
Willis Towers Watson's Thinking Ahead Institute has released a report highlighting the need for institutional investors to link sustainability metrics to value creation. The research warns against a disconnect between ambitious sustainability goals and actual outcomes. It introduces a scorecard and four-step self-assessment framework aimed at improving stakeholder alignment and addressing gaps in current practices. The report emphasizes the importance of transparent communication of value creation related to investment impact, suggesting an integrated reporting approach to enhance stakeholder trust and engagement.
