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Wellington’s Private Investing co-heads, Michael Carmen and Shanna O’Reilly, are named to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Power100 Angels List

We’re proud to announce that on the heels of our Wellington Access Ventures (WAV) team’s recognition on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Capitalism (DEIC) Power100 Asset Management list, our Private Investing co-heads, Michael Carmen and Shanna O’Reilly, have been chosen for the DEIC Power100 Angels list. The Angels list recognizes trailblazers across the asset management industry who are helping to move toward a more inclusive future. Michael and Shanna are committed to promoting change in venture capital and their work has been recognized for effecting positive change.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected by Blueprint Capital Advisors. This award was announced on 25 February 2024. Wellington Management was one of 100 winners in the Angels category, and the selection methodology included a collective consensus based on a broad cross-section of industry participants. 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 Access Ventures is named on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Capitalism Power100 List

We’re excited to announce that Wellington Access Ventures, and our deal team leads, Jackson Cummings, Frederik Groce, Sasha McKenzie, and Van Jones, have been selected as part of Blueprint Capital Advisor’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Capitalism Power100 List. This first-of-its-kind acknowledgement recognizes people and organizations that are leading by example, breaking color and gender barriers, supporting diverse firms, and promoting a more inclusive investment management industry. It is an honor to be included on this list that supports our mission of investing in underrepresented founders has only just begun.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected by Blueprint Capital Advisor’s. This award was announced on February 25, 2024 . Wellington Management was one of 100 winners in the Asset Manager category, and the selection methodology included a collective consensus based on a broad cross section of industry participants. 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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RBC Capital Markets | Pathfinders in Sustainability: Integrating ESG from Private to Public Markets

Read this interview from the Pathfinders in Sustainability series to learn more about how Wellington’s Director of ESG, Private Investments Hillary Flynn works to help private companies break down core issues across ESG.

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Javier Grevely named to Business Insider’s "Rising Stars of Venture Capital" list

Congratulations to Private Investing Research Associate Javier Grevely, who was named one of Business Insider’s "Rising Stars of Venture Capital"!

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Wellington did not pay a sponsorship fee to be considered for this list. Inclusion in this publication is not indicative of Wellington Management’s performance and this does not represent a recommendation to buy or invest in any securities. (December 2023.)

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Javier Grevely named to BostInno’s "25 under 25 for 2023."

Congratulations to Javier Grevely for being named one of BostInno's 25 under 25 for 2023!

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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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Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards 2023 – Impact Investing Platform and Impact Reporting (fund) of the year

We are honored to be recognized for two awards at the 2023 Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards. Learn more about our impact investing platform and the enhancements we have made over the past year to further our objective of generating attractive financial returns alongside positive, measurable impact.

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For professional or institutional investors only. The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting a written application, and Wellington Management was the only winner in each category. 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. Award date and time period: December 2023; April 2022-September 2023.

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Funds Global Asia Opinion: Asia credit: An outsized winner in the region’s energy transition?

As Asia’s energy transition gathers pace, the scale of investment required to decarbonise energy systems and infrastructure is immense. In this opinion piece, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Ross Dilkes examines the opportunities and risks presented by the region’s decarbonisation agenda and how investing in a diversified credit portfolio could potentially provide exposure to the sectors set to benefit.

Source: Funds Global Asia

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HFJ | 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds - 2023

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Manager Rebecca Sykes was recently recognized as one of The Hedge Fund Journal’s “50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds.” For more on Rebecca, view the full article here.

Wellington paid a sponsorship fee to be considered for this list. Editors of The 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 performance and this does not represent a recommendation to buy or invest in any securities. October 2023.

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Forbes | Wellington Access Ventures Raises $150 Million To Back Underrepresented Founders

Our Wellington Access Ventures Team sat down with Forbes to discuss the final close of the private investing platform’s first early-stage venture capital fund and how they look to partner with "the next industry-defining companies."

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Wellington Management announces US$150 million final close for Wellington Venture Investments I

We are pleased to announce the final close of Wellington's first early-stage venture fund focused on investing in large and growing markets like the B2B software, fintech, and consumer sectors.

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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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Capital Allocators with Ted Seides podcast featuring Co-head Private Investments, Michael Carmen

Our dedicated team of investors continues to see compelling investment potential in private markets. Listen to this episode of the Capital Allocators with Ted Seides podcast to hear Wellington’s Co-Head of Private Investments Michael Carmen share his journey from public to private markets, detail his investment philosophy, and highlight what sets Wellington apart in this space.

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Catch Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson on the Hartford Funds podcast

Global Investment and Multi-Asset Strategist Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson recently joined the Hartford Funds podcast, sharing her views on the global economy and outlining risks and opportunities for investors. Nanette also spoke about her passion for mental health — a cause she devotes personal time to in her capacity as a member of the board for the Brookline Community Mental Health Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. Watch the replay here.

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The Business Times | Banking on healthcare innovation

Health care continues to be a major secular theme thanks to ageing populations globally, innovation and rising affluence increasing demand for quality care. In a recent roundtable with The Business Times, three experts — including Wellington’s Alistair MacDonald — share their views on the market forces driving investments in health care, scientific and technological breakthroughs and the key risks facing the sector.

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The Wall Street Journal News Exclusive: Wellington Banks at Least $2.6 Billion for Growth Investment Strategy

Co-Head, Private Investments Michael Carmen and Sector Lead, Consumer & Technology, Matt Witheiler spoke with the Wall Street Journal to disucss the recent oversubscribed $2.6 billion final close of late-stage growth fund, Hadley Harbor IV and how Wellington is supplying capital to transformative businesses enabling them to scale from the private to the public market.

Source: WSJ Pro Private Equity

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Wellington Management closes fourth late-stage private fund, exceeding $2.5 billion target

Hadley Harbor IV brings total capital raised to invest in late-stage private companies to over $6.6 billion since 2014.

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WSJ Pro Venture Capital: Wellington Management Raises US$476 Million for Second Biotech Venture Fund

Co-heads of biotech private investments I-hung Shih and Nilesh Kumar spoke with the Wall Street Journal to discuss the recent US$476M final close of Biomedical Innovation Fund II and how Wellington is a “one-stop shop” for the next generation of innovative biotech companies.

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Wellington Management announces US$476 million final close for Biomedical Innovation II

We are excited to announce the final close of Wellington Biomedical Innovation II, which invests in private biotech companies that are developing the next generation of treatments that seek to improve the standard of care in medicine.

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Fund Selector Asia Singapore 2023 Fund & House Award Winner

We are proud to announce that the Wellington India Focus Equity Fund received a Platinum award in the Regional/Single Country Emerging Market Equity category and the Wellington Global Stewards Fund received a Gold award in the Global Equity category within the Fund Selector Asia Fund Awards Singapore 2023. We were also named House Award Winner of the “Excellence in Innovation” category.

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: Fund Selector Asia. Time period: June 2019 to June 2022.

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Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2022 – Fund of the year, listed equity

We are proud to announce that the Wellington Global Impact Fund was named “Fund of the year – listed equity” at the recent Environmental Finance 2022 Impact Awards. Across our impact platform, we are committed to setting a high bar for materiality, additionality, and measurability.

For professional or institutional investors only. The award may not be representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Wellington did not pay a fee to be considered. Award sponsor: Environmental Finance Award; Time period: December 2021 – December 2022.

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Institutional Investor | Every Asset Manager Wants More Alts. Here’s How Wellington Is Achieving It.

In a recent interview with Institutional Investor, Wellington’s Mark Sullivan shares his take on how alternatives could be an important investment strategy for investors dealing with inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

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50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Manager Irene Tse and Director of Alternatives, Americas, May Yu were recently recognized as two of The Hedge Fund Journal's "50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds."

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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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Top 1000 Funds Sustainability in Practice | Physical climate risks: Implications for investors

In this event replay from Top 1000 Funds Sustainability in Practice forum, Director of Climate Research Chris Goolgasian joins Woodwell Climate Scientist Zach Zobel to assess the socioeconomic risks associated with climate change, and highlight how investors may use climate science insights as an input for financial decision-making.

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Wellington Management announces expansion of alternatives investment resources

Hiring of Ferat Ongoren expands alternatives investments platform

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Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards 2022 — ESG innovation of the year, research

We are proud to receive this award for our continued work to enhance the ability to assess material financial risks of climate change. The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting an application, and Wellington was the only winner in the category. The award is not representative of any one client’s experience nor indicative of Wellington’s future performance.

The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting a written application, and Wellington Management was the only winner in the ESG innovation of the year (research) category. 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. Award date and time period: July 2022; July 2021-July 2022

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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused investor

We are pleased to welcome Mike DeLucia to our private market sustainable investing team. Mike will focus on energy transition, buildings, and smart cities.

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Wendy Cromwell re-elected to PRI board

Wendy Cromwell, Vice Chair and Head of Sustainable Investment, has been re-elected for a 2nd term to the board of the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.

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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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Wellington Management’s Emerging Market Development Fund named the Best Sustainable ESG Thematic Fund category at Investment Week Awards.

Wellington Management is pleased to have won the Best Sustainable & ESG Thematic Fund category for its Wellington Emerging Market Development Fund at Investment Week Sustainable & ESG Investment Awards.

These awards are intended to honour best-in-class fund providers, research & ratings teams and service providers who have a key part to play as sustainable and ESG investing moves firmly mainstream. During a time of transition and rapid development, these awards are more important than ever in scrutinising sustainable and ESG investment propositions and highlighting excellence in this space. Entries were judged by a panel of sustainable and ESG investing experts drawn from across the industry.

For professional or institutional investors only. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered.

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Mary Pryshlak featured on FCLTGlobal’s Going Long Podcast

What will it take for crypto to become a viable asset class? Have we put the right price on water? Listen to Mary Pryshlak, CFA, head of Investment Research, explore these and other Future Themes topics on the latest episode of FCLTGlobal’s Going Long Podcast.

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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 Joins Corporate Call to Action: Coalition for Equity and Opportunity

Wellington is proud to be a member of the Corporate Call to Action and to commit to transparency around our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A diverse workforce and inclusive culture are critical to the pursuit of our mission: to exceed the investment and service expectations of our clients.

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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’s Private Investing co-heads, Michael Carmen and Shanna O’Reilly, are named to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Power100 Angels List

Wellington Access Ventures is named on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Capitalism Power100 List

RBC Capital Markets | Pathfinders in Sustainability: Integrating ESG from Private to Public Markets

Javier Grevely named to Business Insider’s "Rising Stars of Venture Capital" list

Javier Grevely named to BostInno’s "25 under 25 for 2023."

Nick Samouilhan live on Bloomberg TV: Wellington's Samouilhan on Markets

Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards 2023 – Impact Investing Platform and Impact Reporting (fund) of the year

Funds Global Asia Opinion: Asia credit: An outsized winner in the region’s energy transition?

HFJ | 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds - 2023

Forbes | Wellington Access Ventures Raises $150 Million To Back Underrepresented Founders

Wellington Management announces US$150 million final close for Wellington Venture Investments I

iCapital® and Wellington Management forge global partnership

Capital Allocators with Ted Seides podcast featuring Co-head Private Investments, Michael Carmen

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The Business Times | Banking on healthcare innovation

The Wall Street Journal News Exclusive: Wellington Banks at Least $2.6 Billion for Growth Investment Strategy

Wellington Management closes fourth late-stage private fund, exceeding $2.5 billion target

WSJ Pro Venture Capital: Wellington Management Raises US$476 Million for Second Biotech Venture Fund

Wellington Management announces US$476 million final close for Biomedical Innovation II

Fund Selector Asia Singapore 2023 Fund & House Award Winner

Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2022 – Fund of the year, listed equity

Institutional Investor | Every Asset Manager Wants More Alts. Here’s How Wellington Is Achieving It.

50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

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

Top 1000 Funds Sustainability in Practice | Physical climate risks: Implications for investors

Wellington Management announces expansion of alternatives investment resources

Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards 2022 — ESG innovation of the year, research

Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused investor

Wendy Cromwell re-elected to PRI board

Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused senior investors

Building a solid foundation: The latest steps in our net-zero journey

Press release: Wellington Management enters Singapore retail segment with launch of four new investment funds

Wellington Management’s Emerging Market Development Fund named the Best Sustainable ESG Thematic Fund category at Investment Week Awards.

Mary Pryshlak featured on FCLTGlobal’s Going Long Podcast

Wall Street Journal | 15 CEOs reflect on their pandemic year and the lessons they’ve learned

Bloomberg Opinion | Masters in Business Podcast, featuring Jean Hynes

Wellington Joins Corporate Call to Action: Coalition for Equity and Opportunity

Wellington Management expands European presence with new office in Milan

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