Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q2 with record assets under management of $846 billion, an increase driven by gains from equity strategies [3] - Equity assets increased by $8.1 billion or 10% from the prior quarter, with Q2 equity net sales of $1.8 billion representing an organic growth rate of just under 9% [3] - Total revenue for Q2 increased slightly from the prior quarter, primarily due to higher revenue from more days in the quarter and revenue related to the Rivington acquisition [13] - Total Q2 carried interest and performance fees were $1.4 million compared to $5.9 million in the previous quarter [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MDT equity strategies had net sales of $3.8 billion in Q2, up from $3.3 billion in Q1 [4] - Fixed income assets decreased by about $800 million or 1% in Q2, mainly due to net redemptions of $2.4 billion [5] - In the alternative private markets category, assets increased by $1.3 billion or 7% in Q2, primarily due to FX rates and net sales of $231 million [6] - Money market fund assets reached a record high of $468 billion, increasing by $3.1 billion in Q2 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's estimate of money market mutual fund market share was about 7.11% at the end of Q2, up slightly from 7.1% at the end of Q1 [12] - Managed assets as of recent days were approximately $854 billion, including $642 billion in money markets, $91 billion in equities, and $98 billion in fixed income [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is actively participating in the development of tokenized money market funds and digital asset infrastructure, exploring opportunities for innovation in the digital assets arena [10][11] - The acquisition of Rivington Energy Management Limited enhances the company's private markets platform by adding project development expertise in the energy transition sector [7] - The company is focused on acquisitions, particularly in the private markets space, and is looking for opportunities to expand its portfolio [48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the tokenization of money market funds as incremental to the traditional money fund business, emphasizing the importance of daily liquidity at par for customers [20][22] - The company expects ongoing innovation and growth in the digital asset space, with a commitment to exploring new distribution methods for its products [11][28] - Management noted that while there is excitement around stablecoins, the actual assets are not yet substantial, indicating a cautious approach to growth in this area [55] Other Important Information - The company completed a share repurchase of approximately 1.5 million shares for about $64.5 million and approved a new program for an additional 5 million shares [15] - The effective tax rate for Q2 was 26.1%, with expectations for the rate to be in the 25% to 28% range for 2025 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on stablecoin tokenization and its impact on traditional money fund business - Management sees it as incremental, with new customers and opportunities, but emphasizes the need for daily liquidity at par [20][22] Question: Growth in stablecoins and its implications for money market funds - Management believes the current stablecoin market is concentrated and that the Genius Act will provide more definition on backing stablecoins, which could lead to increased supply [35] Question: Capacity concerns for MDT mid and small cap products - Management does not expect any capacity issues for the funds at this time, indicating robust methodologies [40] Question: Capital return priorities and M&A opportunities - The company prioritizes acquisitions as the best use of cash and is actively exploring opportunities in the private markets [48] Question: Tokenization's potential to expand the money market fund industry - Management believes it is too early to estimate the size of growth from tokenization, viewing it as an additional distribution method [56]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q2 with record assets under management of $846 billion, an increase driven by gains from equity strategies [3] - Equity assets increased by $8.1 billion or 10% from the prior quarter, with Q2 equity net sales of $1.8 billion representing an organic growth rate of just under 9% [3] - Total revenue for Q2 increased slightly from the prior quarter, primarily due to higher revenue from more days in the quarter and revenue related to the Rivington acquisition [15] - Total Q2 carried interest and performance fees were $1.4 million compared to $5.9 million in the previous quarter [15] - The Q2 effective tax rate was 26.1%, with expectations for the rate to be in the 25% to 28% range for 2025 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MDT equity strategies had net sales of $3.8 billion in Q2, up from $3.3 billion in Q1 [4] - Fixed income assets decreased by about $800 million or 1% in Q2, mainly due to net redemptions of $2.4 billion [6] - In the alternative private markets category, assets increased by $1.3 billion or 7% in Q2, primarily due to FX rates and net sales of $231 million [7] - Money market fund assets reached a record high of $468 billion, increasing by $3.1 billion in Q2 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's estimate of money market mutual fund market share was about 7.11% at the end of Q2, up slightly from 7.1% at the end of Q1 [14] - Managed assets as of recent days were approximately $854 billion, including $642 billion in money markets, $91 billion in equities, and $98 billion in fixed income [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is actively working on product development plans with Rivington Energy Management to enhance its private markets platform [9] - The company is exploring opportunities in the digital asset space, including tokenized money market funds and digital asset infrastructure [12][13] - The company continues to look for acquisitions, particularly in the private markets space, emphasizing that the highest and best use of cash is for acquisitions [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the tokenization of money market funds as incremental rather than disintermediating traditional money fund business [22] - The company expects ongoing innovation and growth in the digital asset space, with a commitment to exploring opportunities [14] - Management noted that the stablecoin market is currently about $250 billion, with expectations for significant growth, but emphasized that stablecoins cannot pay interest [36][40] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of a majority interest in Rivington Energy Management, enhancing its capabilities in the renewable energy sector [9] - The company purchased approximately 1.5 million shares of its stock for about $64.5 million during the quarter [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on stablecoin tokenization and its impact on traditional money fund business - Management sees it as incremental, with new customers and products, emphasizing the need for daily liquidity at par [22][24] Question: Growth in stablecoins and its impact on money market funds - Management believes the current stablecoin market is concentrated and that the Genius Act will define backing requirements, which could lead to increased supply in the treasury market [36][37] Question: Capacity concerns for MDT mid and small cap products - Management does not expect any capacity issues at this point, as methodologies and buying capabilities are robust [42] Question: Capital return priorities and M&A opportunities - Management emphasizes that the highest use of cash is for acquisitions and is actively exploring opportunities in the private markets [50] Question: Tokenization of money market funds and its potential impact on the industry - Management believes it is too early to estimate the size of growth from tokenization, viewing it as an additional distribution method [56][58]

Blockchain Investment & Adoption - Global banks participated in 345 investments in blockchain companies from 2020 to 2024 [1] - Over $100 billion (USD) has been invested in blockchain companies since 2020 [1] - 90% of finance leaders anticipate a "significant or massive" impact from blockchain by 2028 [1] Tokenized Assets Projection - Projected volume of tokenized assets is expected to reach $19 trillion (USD) by 2033 [1] Report Collaboration - UK CBT partnered with Ripple and CB Insights on a joint report about traditional financial institutions investing in blockchain [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.90, a 6% increase compared to the same period a year ago [30] - Adjusted revenue increased by 2% compared to the prior quarter and 9% compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher management fees on increased average AUM [25][30] - The adjusted operating margin for the second quarter was 33.5% [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved net inflows of $46.7 billion for the quarter, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive net flows [14][53] - Fixed income net inflows were $49.7 billion, significantly up from $5.6 billion in the prior quarter [21] - Equity flows were negative $2.6 billion, an improvement from $4.2 billion of net outflows in the prior quarter [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market saw positive net flows for the eighth consecutive quarter, while EMEA, LatAm, and Asia Pacific experienced net outflows [17] - Institutional net inflows were $49 billion, compared to $800 million in the prior quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive flows [19] - The company’s AUM increased by 23% to $457.3 billion, the highest quarterly AUM ever [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic pillars: protect and grow core businesses, amplify strengths, and diversify where clients give the right to win [34] - The partnership with Guardian is expected to amplify the company’s insurance, institutional, and fixed income businesses [38] - The company aims to enhance client relationships by evolving from transactional to partnership-based interactions [40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that business trends have stabilized despite market volatility, with strong alpha generation from investment teams [5] - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, particularly in the institutional channel, and is focused on broadening its reach [58] - Management emphasized the importance of delivering consistent investment performance to attract and retain clients [62] Other Important Information - The company completed a strategic partnership with Guardian, which includes a commitment of up to $400 million in seed capital for product innovation [7] - The company has reduced shares outstanding by over 22% since 2018 and continues to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the next priorities on the institutional side? - Management expressed satisfaction with the positive net flows in the institutional channel and indicated that they are broadening their reach among institutional players [56][58] Question: How does the company plan to address persistent outflows in retail equities? - Management remains confident in their equities franchise and is focused on delivering outstanding investment performance to regain market share [62] Question: Can you discuss the addressable market for the new product, JABS? - Management highlighted JABS as a client-led innovation aimed at meeting the demand for short-duration, high-quality fixed-rate securitized assets [71][73] Question: What is driving the strong improvement in investment performance? - Management noted that the improvement is largely due to US and global equity products that have rebounded above benchmarks [75][76] Question: What are the plans for the multi-asset segment? - Management indicated that there is growing interest in balanced funds and solutions, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia [80][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.90, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period a year ago [28] - Assets under management (AUM) increased by 23% to $457.3 billion, marking the highest quarterly AUM ever [8][50] - Adjusted revenue increased by 2% compared to the prior quarter and 9% compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher management fees on increased average AUM [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company saw net inflows of $46.7 billion for the quarter, including $46.5 billion from Guardian's general account [14] - Fixed income net inflows were $49.7 billion, significantly up from $5.6 billion in the prior quarter [20] - Active fixed income ETFs delivered net inflows of $1 billion, with four ETFs each having at least $100 million of net inflows [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net flows were positive in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive quarter, while EMEA, LatAm, and Asia Pacific experienced net outflows [16] - Institutional net inflows were $49 billion, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive flows [18] - The U.S. intermediary channel saw positive net flows despite a challenging flow environment [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic pillars: protect and grow core businesses, amplify strengths, and diversify where clients give the right to win [32] - The partnership with Guardian is expected to amplify the company's insurance, institutional, and fixed income businesses [36] - The company aims to enhance client relationships by evolving from transactional to peer-to-peer partnerships [40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the stabilization of business trends despite recent market volatility [5] - The company is committed to delivering superior financial outcomes for clients and maintaining a strong balance sheet for future investments [50] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the retail equity business but remains confident in the equities franchise [60] Other Important Information - The company completed a strategic partnership with Guardian, which includes a commitment of up to $400 million in seed capital for product innovation [7] - The company has maintained a healthy quarterly dividend and has reduced shares outstanding by over 22% since 2018 [30] - The adjusted operating margin for the second quarter was 33.5% [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the next priorities on the institutional side? - Management is pleased with the three consecutive quarters of institutional net flows and sees potential for continued growth, particularly with the Guardian partnership [54] Question: How do you see the solution to persistent outflows in retail equity business? - Management believes in the equities franchise and is focused on protecting and growing core businesses, emphasizing the importance of delivering outstanding investment performance [60] Question: Can you speak on the addressable market for the JAAD ECL product? - Management highlighted the successful launch of the JABS ETF, which addresses client needs for short-duration, high-quality fixed-rate securitized assets [70] Question: What is driving the strong improvement in investment performance? - The improvement is attributed to strong performance in U.S. and global equity products, with at least 72% of AUM ahead of benchmarks across all time periods [72] Question: What are the opportunities in the multi-asset space? - Management sees potential in the balanced fund and is optimistic about growing interest in multi-asset solutions, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia [80]

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Core Viewpoint - Flow Traders Ltd. reported strong financial results for 2Q 2025, with significant increases in net trading income and total income, reflecting the effectiveness of its growth and diversification strategy [4][17]. Financial Overview - Net trading income reached €143.4 million in 2Q25, an 80% increase from €79.5 million in 2Q24 [3][4]. - Total income for the quarter was €143.9 million, up 89% from €76.2 million in the same period last year [3][4]. - EBITDA was €68.0 million, representing a 210% increase compared to €21.9 million in 2Q24, with an EBITDA margin of 47% [3][5]. - Net profit for 2Q25 was €51.3 million, yielding a basic EPS of €1.18, a 295% increase from €13.0 million and basic EPS of €0.30 in 2Q24 [5][4]. Revenue by Region - Revenue from Europe in 2Q25 was €78.7 million, a 62% increase from €48.6 million in 2Q24 [6]. - The Americas saw a 125% increase in revenue to €30.2 million from €13.4 million in 2Q24 [6]. - Asia experienced a 147% increase in revenue, reaching €35.1 million compared to €14.2 million in 2Q24 [6]. Trading Capital and Performance - Trading capital stood at €831 million at the end of 2Q25, a 33% increase from €624 million at the end of 2Q24 [4][9]. - The return on average trading capital was 75% in 2Q25, up from 58% in 2Q24 [9]. Market Environment - The second quarter saw increased volatility in traditional asset classes, particularly in equity, after a period of muted activity [10][18]. - Trading volumes in the U.S. increased by low double-digit percentages year-on-year, with market volatility rising significantly [12]. - In Asia, trading volumes were mixed, with significant increases in Hong Kong and China, while Japan saw slight increases [14]. Leadership Update - Thomas Spitz will join Flow Traders as Chief Executive Officer on 1 September 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder approval [2]. Outlook - Fixed operating expenses guidance for the year remains unchanged, expected to be in the range of €190-210 million due to technology investments and operational efficiency gains [16].

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