Universal Investment Group, the Super ManCo with around €1.38trn in assets under administration, has announced the opening of a new office in Singapore, marking its entry into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The strategic expansion represents a significant step in Universal Investment’s evolution as a leading global third-party ManCo and fund services provider, with more than 500 clients worldwide.
The new office will provide local, on-the-ground support to clients pursuing international growth strategies, with a focus on helping clients access opportunities in the region’s dynamic real estate market.
Bjoern Beck, experienced in the APAC region and the real estate sector, has been appointed to lead the new office as managing director Universal Investment Singapore.
The Singapore office will also serve as a gateway for APAC asset managers and institutional investors seeking to launch and administer investment vehicles domiciled in Europe. Clients will gain access to comprehensive, one-stop-shop support – spanning all aspects from fund structuring, management company and fund administration services, to reporting and risk management solutions – alongside active distribution support through Universal Investment’s extensive DACH investor network.
Francesca McDonagh, CEO of Universal Investment Group, 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.”
Beck added: “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. 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.”
