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SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) is frequently featured in financial news for its activities as a global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. Company releases emphasize SEI’s work with banks, wealth managers, trust companies, and advisory firms, as well as its role in supporting digital transformation, platform implementations, and asset management initiatives.
News coverage for SEI includes executive and leadership updates, such as the appointment of a Head of Bank Asset Management Distribution and a Chief Product Officer, and governance developments disclosed in Form 8-K filings, including board leadership changes and the transition of its founder to Chairman Emeritus. These items give investors and industry participants insight into SEI’s organizational direction and oversight.
Investors following SEIC news will also see earnings and capital allocation announcements, including quarterly earnings release dates, dividend declarations, and share repurchase program authorizations, all documented through press releases and 8-K filings. In addition, SEI reports on strategic transactions and partnerships, such as its strategic investment in Stratos Wealth Holdings, the closing of the sale of its Family Office Services business to Aquiline Capital Partners, and collaborations with firms like Syverson Strege and Clermont Trust USA that adopt the SEI Wealth Platform.
Another recurring theme in SEI’s news is the evolution of its technology and wealth management platforms, including enhancements to the SEI Wealth Platform and expansions of tax management and overlay capabilities for separately managed and unified managed accounts. Readers can use this news page to monitor how SEI’s technology, operations, and asset management services are being applied across the wealth management ecosystem and how the company communicates its strategy and initiatives to the market.
Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) and SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) have announced a strategic partnership for operational transformation. CBAM, managing approximately £20 billion in assets, will implement the SEI Wealth Platform and SEI Data Cloud for integrated technology and operational outsourcing solutions. The partnership includes data integration, migration, and orchestration services. As part of the agreement, several CBAM employees will transition to SEI's SWP Operations team. The collaboration aims to enhance CBAM's service delivery while maintaining high-quality client service levels.
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) announced that nine U.S. clients in its Private Banking and Wealth Management business have adopted its new professional services offering across 17 projects. The technology-agnostic offering includes seven key services: outsourced CTO services, system integration, application development, organizational change management, data cloud analytics, business process outsourcing, and workforce augmentation. These services aim to help businesses transform their technology infrastructure, improve operations, and enhance customer experience while mitigating risks and driving growth.
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) has launched SEIGPT, a generative AI framework designed to enhance operational excellence through rapid AI application implementation. The framework, built on retrieval augmented generation (RAG) architecture, is currently being used internally to improve productivity and efficiency in areas including client service, process automation, HR, and code development.
The system has already processed over 7,000 client service inquiries and analyzed thousands of legal contract pages. SEI plans to expand from seven current applications to more than a dozen by end of 2024, with potential future offerings to clients to drive mutual productivity and growth.
SEI Investments Company reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with record-breaking performance. Revenue increased 13% to $537.4 million, while operating income grew 33% to $143.8 million compared to Q3 2023. Diluted EPS rose 37% to $1.19, marking the second-highest level in company history. The company achieved record net sales events of $46.4 million and total assets under management, administration, and advisement reached a new high of approximately $1.6 trillion. Operating margins improved to 26.8%, with all business segments showing growth in both revenue and operating margins.
SEI Investments Company (SEIC) has announced a significant expansion of its stock repurchase program. The Board of Directors has approved an increase of $400 million to the existing program, bringing the total available authorization to approximately $429 million. This new authorization includes the $29 million remaining from the company's previous share repurchase allowance.
The decision, made on October 22, 2024, demonstrates SEI's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and confidence in the company's financial position. Stock buybacks typically aim to reduce the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and the stock's value for remaining shareholders.
SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) has announced its plans to release third-quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call to discuss the financial results at 5 p.m. Eastern time on the same day. Investors and the public are invited to listen to the call and access a replay of the event through the company's website at www.seic.com/ir-events.
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) announced that Trinity Financial Partners (Trinity) surpassed $500 million in assets under advisement (AUA), marking a significant growth milestone. Trinity, founded in 1972 and based in Berwyn, PA, leverages SEI's capabilities across asset management, technology, and operations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning services, with expertise in tax optimization, estate planning, and complex charitable strategies.
Led by President Robyn Jameson, Trinity has approximately $575 million in total AUA as of June 30, 2024. The firm utilizes SEI's suite of separately managed account (SMA) investment strategies, Unified Managed Account (UMA) framework, and integrated advisor and investor technology. SEI's Executive Managing Director of Client Experience, Erich Holland, emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing capabilities to support advisor growth.
SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) announced an expanded strategic partnership with Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA). KoCAA is moving over $500 million in assets under management to the SEI Wealth Platform, enhancing their existing relationship which already includes SEI's fund administration services. KoCAA, a full-service investment firm dedicated to Catholic principles, manages $27 billion in AUM as of June 30, 2024.
The partnership leverages SEI's capabilities in technology, operations, asset management, and advisor services. KoCAA benefits from SEI's client asset custody structure, advisor and investor technology, and dedicated service model. This expansion aims to provide a more personalized, connected experience for KoCAA's clients while allowing the firm to scale its business efficiently.
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) announced that Diversified, has surpassed $2 billion in client assets under management as of June 30, 2024. Diversified leverages SEI as a strategic partner for technology, operations, and asset management. SEI supported Diversified's recent acquisitions, expanding their presence to include offices in Georgia and Massachusetts.
Diversified serves approximately 2,000 client households and provides comprehensive financial planning. The firm utilizes SEI's capabilities, including SEI Private Trust Company's custody structure, integrated technology, investment strategies, and dedicated service model.
Andrew Rosen, President of Diversified, emphasized the importance of SEI's seamless integration and stability in their growth. Erich Holland, Executive Managing Director at SEI, highlighted their commitment to enabling advisors to operate efficiently and serve clients effectively.
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) has announced the addition of KKR investment vehicles to its alternative investments access platform. This platform provides registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, and their clients access to private markets investments. SEI's e-subscription technology aims to increase access to alternative investments, improve processing efficiency, and enhance the advisor and client experience.
The move comes as investments in alternative assets are projected to grow by $1.2 trillion over the next four years, with 85% of wealth managers expecting to increase allocations to alternative asset classes within the next year. SEI's platform addresses operational challenges that have impeded the adoption of alternatives, combining electronic subscription documents, proprietary firm paperwork, custodian forms, and e-signature capabilities.
SEI's alternatives platform is currently used by over 250 wealth management firms and 165 fund managers, processing more than $4.3 billion in alternatives transactions across over 19,000 subscriptions.