Technology as an Operations Tool
technology as the solution.
In an increasingly complex investment environment, asset owners need to manage market challenges while also ensuring their operational skills and tools keep up.
Data collected by Northern Trust in the 2025 Global Asset Owner Peer Study found that allocators anticipate operational challenges and see technology and artificial intelligence as an important part of the solution.
Specifically, as organizations increase efficiency and speed in their operations to help improve margins, seek to reduce manual processes, enhance speed, and improve margins.
While still considering how best to leverage AI, the promise of streamlined operations, enhanced decision-making and revealing insights makes it a transformative force in shaping the future of asset ownership.
Change in Likelihood to Spend on Technologies in Next 12 Months vs. Last 12 Months
Much less
Slightly less
The same
Slightly more
Much more
Source: Asset Owners in Focus: Northern Trust Global Asset Owner Peer Study 2025
