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Janus Henderson buys Richard Bernstein Advisors

The asset manager adds a $20bn macro and model-portfolio specialist, lifting it into North America's top ten model providers.

M&A News deals deskFinancials / Asset management · United States, Americas23 Jan 2026

Janus Henderson agreed on 23 January to acquire Richard Bernstein Advisors, a New York-based macro multi-asset investment manager with about $20bn in client assets.

Richard Bernstein Advisors website: rbadvisors.com

Why Janus Henderson Group plc is buying Richard Bernstein Advisors

Janus Henderson said the purchase would expand its investment capabilities and its model-portfolio and separately managed account offerings, and that it now ranks among the top ten model-portfolio providers in North America.

Deal terms and financing

Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was structured as an equity purchase of 100% of RBA. iM Global Partner, the Paris-based multi-boutique platform, sold its stake.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The acquisition closed on 1 April 2026, according to Janus Henderson's quarterly report, and RBA became a wholly owned subsidiary.

Market context

Richard Bernstein, RBA's chief executive and chief investment officer, joined Janus Henderson as global head of macro and customised investing under a multi-year agreement.

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