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Wellington Management to Acquire Hartford Funds from The Hartford

Wellington Management and The Hartford announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Wellington will acquire Hartford Funds. Upon closing, Hartford Funds will be integrated into Wellington’s US Wealth business and going forward the business will operate under the Wellington brand.

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Wellington Management partners with Standard Chartered Bank to offer exclusive no-load share classes in Singapore

Wellington Management announces expansion of partnership with Standard Chartered Bank to distribute the Asia Quality Income Fund to clients in Singapore with new no upfront sales charge share classes.

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Asian Private Banker Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026 – Fund & House Accolades

We are delighted to share that Wellington Management was presented with the Best Fund Provider – Global Equity and Best Fund Provider – Hedge Funds awards and achieved a Highly Commended distinction in the US Equity category at Asian Private Banker’s Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026.

For us, this recognition is a testament to our research-driven approach and commitment to delivering client success. We would also like to thank our distribution partners for their trust and support, and we look forward to strengthening and building on these relationships in the coming years.

For more information, including award methodology, please visit https://asianprivatebanker.com/awards/asset-management-awards-for-excellence-2026/

Wellington did not pay to be considered for this award, however, compensation was provided for costs associated with attending the award ceremony and publicizing our win. Winners were selected by Asian Private Banker. This award was announced on November 12, 2025 and is based on the following time period: September 2024 to August 2025. Wellington Management was the only winner in the Hedge Funds category, and was selected by a judging panel based on the pitch submissions. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wellington Management welcomes Michael Trihy, CFA, as Head of Portfolio Management, Venture Growth Evergreen, Private Investments.

Wellington Management welcomes Michael Trihy, CFA, as Head of Portfolio Management, Venture Growth Evergreen, Private Investments. With 15 years’ experience in private equity and asset management — including senior roles at Bow River Capital and Partners Group — Michael brings deep expertise to our private investing team.

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Citywire Asia: Wellington Management hits stride in Asia's retail wealth race

The US asset manager has racked up nine bank partnerships across Hong Kong and Singapore, capitalising on merging private bank-retail platforms.

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Global LPs stay the course with private market allocations despite geopolitical risks, Wellington Private Investing Survey shows.

At the SuperReturn International Conference in Berlin, Wellington Management surveyed 165 private markets professionals. Read the press release for a snapshot of the key insights.

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Shanna O’Reilly named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing.”

Congratulations to Shanna O’Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments, who was named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing” list. This recognition highlights her impact building Wellington’s global private investing business and her mentorship both within our firm and across the industry.

For professional investors only. Wellington Management paid a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected based on demonstrated success in leadership roles, breadth of experience, longevity in the field, and consistency in performance, among other factors. This award was announced on June 25, 2025 and is based on the following time period: Shanna O’Reilly’s Wellington career 2004-2025. Shanna O’Reilly was one of the winners in the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing category and was selected based on demonstrated success in leadership roles, breadth of experience, longevity in the field, and consistency in performance, among other factors. This award may not represent any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Further information on the award and awarding criteria: https://growthcapadvisory.com/award-usage/.

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Wellington, Vanguard, and Blackstone to collaborate on investment solutions combining public and private assets

Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Blackstone announce a strategic alliance to transform how investors access institutional-caliber investment opportunities. The three firms will collaborate on developing simplified multi-asset investment solutions that seamlessly integrate public and private markets as well as active and index strategies.

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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with formation of a private real estate credit platform

Ravi S. Anand appointed Head of Private Real Estate Credit and is joined by team of seasoned industry veterans.

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Wellington Management announces the launch of Global Quality Growth Fund to retail investors in Hong Kong and Singapore

Providing this flagship strategy in a vehicle designed for the advised retail channel in Hong Kong and Singapore will broaden access to the firm’s comprehensive UCITS range across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset.

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Asian Private Banker Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2025 – Fund & House Accolades

We are delighted to share that Wellington Management was presented with the Best New Fund – Bond award and achieved a Highly Commended distinction in the US Equity category at Asian Private Banker’s Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2025.

For us, this recognition is a testament to our research-driven approach and commitment to delivering client success by exploring new ideas and challenging each other’s thinking. We would also like to thank our distribution partners for their trust and support, and we look forward to strengthening and building on these relationships in the coming years.

Capital at risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Awards should not be considered a recommendation. Data being linked to is that of a third party. No assurance is being provided as to its accuracy or completeness. The award may not be representative of any one client's experience. Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Award sponsor: Asian Private Banker.

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Private Market Talks: Pacing Growth and Maintaining Discipline with Wellington Management’s Shanna O’Reilly

Shanna O'Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments joined the Proskauer podcast, Private Market Talks during their first episode of the podcast's fourth season discussing Wellington's disciplined approach to future growth areas, investing in talent, and much more. The episode also dives into "the nuances of venture investing," risk diversification, and navigating today's competitive landscape.

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Wellington Management hires a new head of Investor Relations, Private Investments.

We are pleased to welcome Laura Kirk to our Private Investing Team to help support and lead the acceleration and expansion of the Private Investing platform. Laura joins, joining us from Goldman Sachs where she most recently served as the Chief of Staff for President & COO, following 14 years in leadership positions within GSAM.
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Shanna O’Reilly named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing.”

Congratulations to Shanna O’Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments, who was named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing” list. This recognition highlights her impact building Wellington’s global private investing business and her mentorship both within our firm and across the industry.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. The selection of winners was carried out through a nomination process that involved reviewing feedback from colleagues, portfolio company executives, and others in the industry for each nominee. The evaluation of each candidate was based on factors such as their success in their roles, the breadth of their experience, their longevity in the field, and their consistent performance. This award was announced on June 18, 2024, a submission made in January 2024. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Source: GrowthCap

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Pensions&Investments | Wellington, the quiet giant, wades into private credit amid boom in lending

Director, Private Credit, Emily Bannister and Head of Client Group, Scott Geary, spoke with Pensions&Investments on the firm’s move into Private Credit as part of its growing Private Investing platform. In 2023, the firm launched its Private Credit capability with the investment-grade private placements strategy and is expanding into growth lending this year.

Source: Pensions&Investments

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Wellington Management announces exclusive partnership with Standard Chartered in Singapore and Hong Kong

We are pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Standard Chartered Private Bank to offer the firm’s Credit Total Return strategy to clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Nick Samouilhan live on Bloomberg TV: Wellington's Samouilhan on Markets

Wellington's Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, APAC, Nick Samouilhan joined Bloomberg anchors Haslinda Amin and Rishaad Salamat for a discussion on macro and markets. Nick sees the Fed’s focus moving from policy and inflation to policy and growth, predicts the next chapter is “more about micro than macro,” and believes China is moving cautiously to a new economic model. He also contends there is a “range of corporates out there that are facing a much tougher corporate environment, which is something we need to focus on.”

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iCapital® and Wellington Management forge global partnership

iCapital® and Wellington Management Forge Global Partnership to Enhance Access to Institutional-Quality Alternative Investments

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Responsible Investor webinar: Impact in emerging markets — Grassroots research and IMM Practice

In this event replay from Responsible Investor, Portfolio Manager Liliana Castillo Dearth and Impact Measurement & Management Practice Leader Oyin Oduya look at opportunities available in emerging markets for impact investors, with a focus on perspectives from end users in their local communities, as well as the research process for evaluating and measuring impact investments through a strong IMM practice.
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CityWire Selector: What success as Wellington’s CEO would look like

Ten months in her new role, Wellington Chief Executive Officer Jean Hynes shares a taster of what she hopes to achieve in a wide-ranging interview with CityWire Selector. She discusses how she aspires to have the whole of humanity represented at Wellington, why she wants to remain an active investor and what the potential areas of growth are for the firm.
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Opinion: Five investment essentials for 2022

As the world continues to recover over the coming year, a cautiously optimistic outlook seems warranted. Nick Samouilhan, portfolio manager at Wellington Management, highlights five trends that should shape the next 11 months for investors. The coming year should welcome in a post-pandemic recovery — albeit with many fits and starts along the way.
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Press release: Wellington Management and the MIT Joint Program announce climate change research collaboration

Through this alliance, the MIT Joint Program’s integrated team of natural and social scientists will provide our investment teams with comprehensive climate change projections that address various environmental, economic, and policy scenarios . The objective of this research is to outline decarbonization pathways for corporate operations, supply chains, and products, while also assessing their potential economic impacts.
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Building a solid foundation: The latest steps in our net-zero journey

We are pleased to announce an initial commitment of US$146 billion in client assets aligned with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. In this statement from CEO Jean Hynes and Wendy Cromwell, Vice Chair and Head of Sustainable Investment, we outline our methodical, strategy-by-strategy approach that sets the foundation for further progress.
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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused senior investors

Wellington Management, today announced it has hired two senior investors focused on private market sustainable investing. This additional investment in resources builds on the firm’s 14 years in climate investing, over 25 years in alternatives investing and close to US$5 billion in dedicated committed capital in the private markets.
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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused senior investors

Wellington Management, today announced it has hired two senior investors focused on private market sustainable investing. This additional investment in resources builds on the firm’s 14 years in climate investing, over 25 years in alternatives investing and close to US$5 billion in dedicated committed capital in the private markets.
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Building a solid foundation: The latest steps in our net-zero journey

We are pleased to announce an initial commitment of US$146 billion in client assets aligned with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. In this statement from CEO Jean Hynes and Wendy Cromwell, Vice Chair and Head of Sustainable Investment, we outline our methodical, strategy-by-strategy approach that sets the foundation for further progress.
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Press release: Wellington Management enters Singapore retail segment with launch of four new investment funds

The launch marks Wellington’s foray into the retail segment with two Income and two Growth funds, providing investor access to underappreciated, untapped global and emerging markets opportunities. The new funds were designed to meet with evolving investor preferences and desired outcomes demanded by today’s investors.
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Press Release: Wellington Management Launches Climate Market Neutral UCITS Fund

The Fund seeks absolute returns, primarily investing via long and short positions in companies globally, based on the assessment of relative-value opportunities between climate-advantaged and climate-disadvantaged companies.
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Wall Street Journal | 15 CEOs reflect on their pandemic year and the lessons they’ve learned

In this photo essay from the Wall Street Journal, 15 CEOs — including Wellington’s incoming CEO Jean Hynes — share how and where they’ve been working during the pandemic, and offer some lessons learned during this unprecedented time.

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Bloomberg Opinion | Masters in Business Podcast, featuring Jean Hynes

Wellington’s incoming CEO Jean Hynes sat down with Barry Ritholtz for Bloomberg’s Masters in Business podcast series. Hear Jean and Barry cover a number of topics ranging from career advice — including the three things Jean’s mentor taught her and what advice she would give to recent college graduates, health care as a growth industry on the brink of making dramatic changes in oncology, Wellington’s expansion into alternatives and private equity, and more.
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Wellington Management expands European presence with new office in Milan

Wellington has opened a new office in Milan, underscoring our commitment to the Italian market, which we see as a key strategic priority. Wellington has been serving Italian clients such as pension funds, insurance companies and intermediaries for 20 years. The new office will bring us closer to our clients and help us to serve them better, giving them access to our broad expertise across asset classes.
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Wellington Management expands European presence with new office in Milan

Wellington has opened a new office in Milan, underscoring our commitment to the Italian market, which we see as a key strategic priority. Wellington has been serving Italian clients such as pension funds, insurance companies and intermediaries for 20 years. The new office will bring us closer to our clients and help us to serve them better, giving them access to our broad expertise across asset classes.
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50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Managers Ann Gallo and Arancha Cano were recently recognized as two of The Hedge Fund Journal’s ”50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds.” For more on Ann and Arancha, view the full article here.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Editors of Hedge Fund Journal selected 50 women to feature in their publication based on the biographies of the individuals. Inclusion in this publication is not indicative of Wellington Management’s past or future performance.

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