Cantor Fitzgerald Announces Successful First Close of O’Connor Transaction
Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading global financial services firm, today announced the successful first closing of its acquisition of the UBS O’Connor alternative investment platform, and the transfer of two O’Connor hedge fund investment strategies to Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management (“CFAM”). Further investment funds and assets will continue to transfer in phases through Q1 2026, subject to regulatory and investor approvals.
Cantor Fitzgerald expands asset management capabilities with acquisition of UBS’s O’Connor alternatives investment platform
Cantor Fitzgerald (“Cantor Fitzgerald” and the “Company”), a leading global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UBS’s O’Connor alternatives investment platform, which includes hedge funds, private credit and commodities, with approximately $11 billion in invested assets. This acquisition will significantly bolster Cantor Fitzgerald’s Asset Management (“CFAM”) capabilities and supports the Company’s broader growth efforts across its core businesses, including Cantor, its premier global investment bank.
