2025-26 Global Manager Survey Insights

This whitepaper presents insights from the 2025 Global Manager Survey, which engaged over 780 global managers across 78 countries. The document outlines the transition from traditional data management methods to AI-driven processes, highlighting the challenges posed by reliance on shared drives and the need for a more efficient data infrastructure. It describes the concept of 'Digital Debt' and emphasizes the importance of standardization in improving operational velocity. The paper details the rise of AI-related inquiries and the growing acceptance of standardized due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), which increased by 46% since 2023. Additionally, it discusses the necessity for asset managers to adopt a machine-readable framework to enhance their competitive edge. The insights aim to guide firms in building an AI-ready infrastructure for the evolving allocator landscape in 2026, addressing the industry's shift towards efficiency and transparency in AI governance.