WTW report warns asset managers risk falling behind as clients push systems-level investing

• Willis Towers Watson analysis dated June 17, 2026 warned asset managers risk losing mandates unless they shift beyond benchmark-relative investing.
• Report urged “systems-level investing” to address interconnected economic, social, environmental risks shaping long-term outcomes.
• Peer study covered 170+ managers in 16 countries with $39 trillion in assets, flagging a widening gap between adapters and legacy firms.
• Asset owners such as sovereign wealth funds, pension schemes increasingly demand real-world outcomes, resilience from external managers.
• Study found AI spending increases look modest versus rhetoric, signaling pressure to balance technology investment with governance and talent.

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