AI ranks as top strategic priority for global asset owners, WTW study finds
WTW•AI was the top strategic priority for 67% of 20 global asset owners managing more than US$5 trillion in combined assets, according to a WTW study. Participants expect technology’s contribution to investment outcomes to rise from about 17% to 30% over the next three to five years.
1. AI priorities and readiness
AI was the top strategic priority for 67% of the 20 global asset owners surveyed in WTW’s study published Oct. 15, 2026. The participants manage more than US$5 trillion in combined assets and expect technology’s contribution to investment outcomes to rise from approximately 17% to 30% over the next three to five years.
2. Data and governance gaps
Data quality and standardization constrain AI adoption for 75% of participants. Only 25% have AI as a standing board or investment committee agenda item, while 60% review it occasionally.
