[London, 4 April 2025]
OpenSTAR, an AI-driven fund platform under Merrill Lynch
International, has officially announced the full-scale launch of its private
fund market strategy in the United Kingdom. The company plans to establish a
locally registered subsidiary by the end of 2025 — a
pivotal move in its broader global expansion strategy.
Originally founded as an innovative fintech firm focused on AI
trading systems, OpenSTAR was formally integrated into Merrill Lynch
International in 2024 and has since become a key platform for AI-powered fund
trading within the group. Its entry into the UK market marks a significant step
towards combining cutting-edge AI investment engines with private fund
management expertise, aiming to offer UK investors asset allocation solutions
with greater transparency, stability, and risk control.
“The UK is one of the most mature,
well-regulated, and investor-savvy private fund markets in Europe,”
said OpenSTAR’s Global Market Director in
a recent interview.
“We’ve chosen
the UK as our first point of entry into the European market not only for
strategic reasons, but also as a testament to our confidence in its long-term
potential.”
According to the roadmap, OpenSTAR will establish its local
operations team in London by Q2 2025, focusing on the needs of investors in UK
and US equity secondary markets. The company also plans to introduce innovative
solutions such as AI-assisted active management strategies and structured fund
products with tiered tranches (senior-junior structures). Registration of its
FCA-regulated subsidiary is expected to be completed by year-end.
OpenSTAR also confirmed that its proprietary AI trading engine
will remain an independent module, continuing to provide strategic support for
global asset managers and independent financial advisers. The company further
revealed that it has already received partnership interest from fund managers
across multiple European countries.
As a new-generation private fund platform blending technology with
asset management, OpenSTAR’s expansion into the UK
represents not only the convergence of advanced tech and traditional capital,
but also a meaningful step towards delivering inclusive finance in the global
fund industry.
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