...A. Annotation: In California, Co. has been hosting one of best known client events, Builders + Innovators Summit. 1. 2. Client franchise is on solid footing. 3. Announced two acquisitions in qtr. A key pillar of the strategic vision that Co. laid out at Investor Day in 2020 centered around diversifying business mix toward more recurring revenues and durable earnings. a. i. Co. has been successfully executing on growth plans. ii. Now, Co. is further investing in growth of firm to accelerate strategic evolution. 4. In Aug., Co. announced the acquisition of a leading European asset manager, NN Investment Partners. Addition of $320b in assets under supervision will help Co. achieve greater scale in asset management platform, enhance distribution network on continent and bolster ESG capabilities. a. b. On ESG, as world leaders prepare to convene in Glasgow later this month for COP 26, underscored firm's commitment to working across businesses to deliver on goals of Paris agreement. This includes...
