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Conning by the Numbers1

 

Conning is a leading investment management firm with a long history of serving insurance companies and other institutional investors. Conning supports clients with investment solutions, risk modeling software, and industry research. Founded in 1912, Conning has investment centers in Asia, Europe and North America. Conning is part of Generali Investments.

 

 
Conning by the Numbers<sup>1</sup>

The Conning Advantage

Head of Conning North America, Matt Daly, discusses the Conning Advantage and how our team leverages insurance industry expertise to deliver tailored investment solutions.
 

Regional Operations

We have investment centers in Asia, Europe and North America. Learn more about our operations in these regions:
 

Our Legacy of Innovation and Excellence

Trusted by institutional investors, including insurers and pension plans, we manage over $170 billion in assets across Asia, Europe, and North America. View Conning Key Facts to learn more about us.

1912-2012



  • Founded by William S. Conning, providing investment advice to high-net-worth individuals
  • Began managing investments for insurance companies in 1983
  • Established European and Hong Kong investment centers in 2012

2016



  • Acquired majority share in Octagon Credit Investors, LLC), a U.S.-based investment manager with expertise in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), bank loans and high yield bonds

2018



  • Made strategic Investment in Global Evolution, an emerging markets debt manager (became majority owner in 2020)

2023



  • Acquired majority share in Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C., a specialist manager of commercial real estate debt and equity strategies

2025



  • Acquired majority share in MGG Investment Group, a U.S. private direct lending investment firm

Conning Affiliates

Our affiliates expand our reach and capabilities, allowing us to deliver a broader range of specialized expertise and solutions to our clients. Together, we leverage shared insights, resources, and innovation to enhance value across all areas of our business.

We're Part of Generali Investments' Global Platform2

We're Part of Generali Investments' Global Platform<sup>2</sup>
Conning is an integral part of the Generali Investments platform, which comprises a network of asset management firms spanning over 20 countries. This platform offers unique strategies and expert insights to help investors achieve long-term performance. Generali Investments, with more than USD 670 billion in assets under management and over 2,200 investment professionals, serves as the asset management arm of the Generali Group, one of the world's largest insurance and asset management groups.
 
 

Assets Under Management info is in USD as of September 30, 2025.

 
1As of September 30, 2025, 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 affiliates, Global Evolution, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Pearlmark Real Estate L.L.C. (collectively, “Conning”). Global Evolution AUM data was $17.9B at end of Q3 2025. Global Evolution AUM represents the combined global assets under management of Global Evolution Asset 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. Octagon Credit Investors, LLC AUM data was $31.3B at end of Q3 2025. Octagon is an indirect subsidiary of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. Conning’s affiliates are indirect subsidiaries of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. Pearlmark Real Estate L.L.C.’s AUM data was $2.1B at end of Q3 2025 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. Conning’s affiliates are indirect subsidiaries of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) whose controlling shareholder is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A.
 
2Generali Investments Holding S.p.A., data as at end of Q4 2024 net of double counting. Generali Investments is part of the Generali Group, which was established in 1831 in Trieste as Assicurazioni Austro-Italiche. Generali Asset Management S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Generali Real Estate S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Infranity SAS, Sosteneo S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Sycomore Asset Management, Aperture Investors LLC (including Aperture Investors UK Ltd), Lumyna Investments Limited, Plenisfer Investments S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Conning, Inc., Conning Asset Management Limited, Conning Asia Pacific Limited, Conning Investment Products, Inc., Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (collectively, “Conning”) and its subsidiaries (Global Evolution Asset Management A/S - including Global Evolution USA, LLC and Global Evolution Fund Management Singapore Pte. Ltd- Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Pearlmark Real Estate, LLC and PREP Investment Advisers LLC) are part of Generali Investments, as well as Generali Investments CEE. Please note that the countries refers to the countries where the different funds of the asset management companies that are part of Generali Investments are registered for distribution. Please note that not all funds are registered in all the countries and not all the asset management companies are licensed to operate in such countries. Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. is the holding company holding, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares in the asset management companies listed above.

Disclosures

 
Conning, Inc., Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc., Conning Investment Products, Inc., a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, Conning Asset Management Limited, and Conning Asia Pacific Limited (collectively “Conning”) and Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Global Evolution Holding ApS and its subsidiaries, and Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Affiliates” and together with Conning, “Conning & Affiliates”) are all direct or indirect subsidiaries of Conning Holdings Limited 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 & Affiliates have 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 Management 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# 954331); also, Global Evolution Asset Management A/S (“GEAM”) is authorized via exemption as a dealer and adviser in certain Canadian provinces: In Canada, while GEAM has no physical place of business, it has filed to claim the international dealer exemption and international adviser exemption in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Conning & Affiliates primarily provide 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 & Affiliates and their 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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