Clearstream and Ares to Broaden Wealth Manager Access to Private Markets

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group's post-trade business, is partnering with Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, through which Ares’ private market strategies will be added to Clearstream’s fund platform. The collaboration is intended to significantly broaden investor access to Ares’ leading offering. 

This partnership is a key step in Clearstream’s mission to facilitate access to private markets. By integrating Ares’ strategies, Clearstream will simplify the investment process and create major operational efficiencies, enabling fund distributors to access private market investments with the same ease as traditional mutual funds.

For Ares, the partnership unlocks a broad and diverse distribution network, enabling connectivity to a wide range of wealth management firms, including private banks and family offices, through a proven and streamlined platform. This move is consistent with Ares’ belief that private market assets can be an integral part of diversified portfolio strategies for a broader investor base.

The initiative also directly supports the European Union's ambition to build a stronger Savings and Investment Union (SIU), designed to unlock private savings for investment across the continent and strengthen EU capital markets. 

Moritz Dechow, Head of Distribution for Clearstream Fund Services, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with a world-class manager like Ares Management. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to championing wealth distribution and expanding our leading network in the private markets sphere. By simplifying access and enhancing operational efficiency, we are empowering wealth managers to offer their clients seamless entry into compelling alternative investment opportunities, a crucial component for diversified modern portfolios.”

Mark Serocold, Partner and Co-Head of Wealth Management Solutions International at Ares, added: “We are pleased to continue expanding access to our leading private markets strategies by collaborating with high-quality, sophisticated distribution partners. Clearstream’s extensive network and focus on operational excellence provides what we believe is a compelling channel to the European wealth management sector, which is key to our growth strategy. We look forward to working together to support a broad base of investors as they seek to achieve their long-term financial objectives.”
 
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About Clearstream Fund Services 
Clearstream is the innovative and trusted post-trade business for the global markets. Its segment Clearstream Fund Services delivers solutions for the entire fund ecosystem.
Vestima is the world’s largest fund processing platform providing order execution, settlement and custody services for more than 245,000 funds, ensuring highest asset safety for over 55 fund markets worldwide.
As a global fund distribution platform, Clearstream Fund Services connects international asset managers and fund houses with a global network of distribution partners. It gives access to over 85,000 funds, with value-added services such as trailer fee management and compliance oversight.
Clearstream Fund Services provides premier data management, regulatory and disclosure solutions for the asset management industry and embraces new technologies to help reshape how funds are managed and distributed.
Clearstream is part of Deutsche Börse Group, an international exchange organization and provider of innovative market infrastructures.
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About Ares
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over $644 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.