Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry.

We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.

 

Regional Operations

Conning has investment centers in Asia, Europe and North America. Learn more about our operations in these regions.

Asia Europe North America

 

Assets Under Management

 
Conning1 Global Evolution2 Octagon Pearlmark3
  • 119.4B in AUM

  • Asset management, advisory, accounting, risk management software and industry research

  • 9.6B in AUM

  • Emerging and frontier market debt

  • Serves global institutional and retail investors

 



                

  • 31.9B in AUM

  • Bank loans, CLO debt and equity

  • Serves global institutional and retail investors

 


 

  • 1.2B in AUM

  • Commercial real estate investment – in debt and equity

  • Since inception in 1996, completed 569 transactions representing 5.4B in equity capital commitments and nearly 13.9B in gross investment volume 
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in USD

As of December 31, 2023.

 

1. AUM data as of end of Q4 2023, represents the combined assets under management for: Conning, Inc., Conning Asset Management Limited, Conning Asia Pacific Limited, Conning Investment Products, Inc., Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. and assets sub-advised by Conning affiliate, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (collectively, “Conning”).  Conning’s affiliates are indirect subsidiaries of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A.

2. Global Evolution, data as at end of Q4 2023. Global Evolution AUM represents the combined global assets under management of Global Evolution Aset Management A/S and its affiliates. Global Evolution is an indirect subsidiary of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A.

3. Pearlmark’s AUM data as of end of Q4 2023 includes PREP Investment Advisers, L.L.C. and Pearlmark Real Estate L.L.C.’s gross investment value for equity investments, outstanding loan receivables for debt investments, and unfunded commitments. Pearlmark is an indirect subsidiary of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. 

 

Corporate Responsibility

 

ESG Principles

Conning believes that environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices may affect portfolio performance and responsible investing is integral to our analysis of issuers. Click here to learn more about the role of ESG factors in Conning's investment research process.


ESG Investing

  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) seeks to provide clients with customized solutions, optimal investment results and exceptional customer service. To this end, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that provides our clients a range of perspectives and experiences. We strive to fulfill our mission by creating a work environment and opportunities for all employees that allow them to attain their full potential personally and professionally. For more information on Conning’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, please click here.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Conning

 

Disclosures
Conning, Inc., Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc., Conning Investment Products, Inc., a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, Conning Asset Management Limited, Conning Asia Pacific Limited, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Global Evolution Holding ApS and its subsidiaries, and Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C. and its subsidiaries are all direct or indirect subsidiaries of Conning Holdings Limited (collectively, “Conning”) which is one of the family of companies whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. (“GIH”) a company headquartered in Italy. Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. is the ultimate controlling parent of all GIH subsidiaries. Conning has investment centers in Asia, Europe and North America. 
Conning, Inc., Conning Investment Products, Inc., Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc., Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Global Evolution USA, LLC, and PREP Investment Advisers, L.L.C. are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and have noticed other jurisdictions they are conducting securities advisory business when required by law. In any other jurisdictions where they have not provided notice and are not exempt or excluded from those laws, they cannot transact business as an investment adviser and may not be able to respond to individual inquiries if the response could potentially lead to a transaction in securities. SEC registration does not carry any official endorsement or indication that the adviser has attained a level of skill or ability.
Conning, Inc. is also registered with the National Futures Association. Conning Investment Products, Inc. is also registered with the Ontario Securities Commission. Conning Asset Management Limited is Authorised and regulated by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA#189316); Conning Asia Pacific Limited is regulated by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission for Types 1, 4 and 9 regulated activities; Global Evolution Asset Managment A/S  is regulated by Finanstilsynet (the Danish FSA) (FSA #8193); Global Evolution Asset Management A/S (London Branch) is regulated by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA# 479582); and Global Evolution Manco S.A. is regulated by The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the Luxembourg FSA) (CSSF# S00001031).  Conning primarily provides asset management services for third-party assets.
All investment performance information included in this document is historical. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Any tax-related information contained in this document is for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. You should consult a tax professional with any questions.
For complete details regarding Conning and its services in the U.S., you should refer to our Form ADV Part 2 , which may be obtained by calling us.


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