New York Life Investment Management Marks 10 Years in Japan
TOKYO, July 1, 2026 – New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM), today marks the 10-year anniversary of its presence in Japan. Over the past decade, NYLIM Japan has grown its presence across public and private market solutions on behalf of Japanese clients, demonstrating the strength of the firm’s global capabilities and long-term, client-focused approach.
“Celebrating 10 years in Japan is an important milestone for NYLIM,” said Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO, NYLIM. “It is a moment to recognize the relationships we have built, the trust we have earned, and the commitment we will continue to deepen in the years to come. Our focus is on helping Japanese institutions pursue enduring financial outcomes through disciplined investment capabilities, careful stewardship of capital and long-term alignment across market cycles and generations.”
The anniversary comes as NYLIM has entered a new chapter globally. In 2026, the firm brought together its third-party and general account asset management capabilities to form a global asset management platform with more than $807 billion in AUM, including approximately $290 billion in global private assets.
“Underpinning NYLIM is the financial strength and stability of New York Life, America’s largest* mutual life insurer and a company with a more than 180-year history,” added Abou-Jaoudé. “As we look ahead, we remain committed to bringing the strength of New York Life, the experience of our global investment platform and a durable long-term presence to Japan.”
As NYLIM enters its next decade in Japan, the firm sees significant opportunities to help clients navigate the next era of investing utilizing its insurance expertise across private markets allocations, fixed income, and alternative strategies.
About New York Life Investment Management
With approximately $807 billion** in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, New York Life Investment Management is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager*** and one of the largest active asset managers globally, with leading positions across both public and private markets. Comprised of the affiliated global asset management businesses of New York Life Insurance Company, New York Life Investment Management is committed to achieving enduring financial outcomes and building long-term partnerships across market cycles and generations. Our specialized, independent investment teams bring disciplined active management and deep expertise to help clients navigate the next era of investing.
“New York Life Investment Management” is the brand name and service mark used to represent a group of affiliated investment advisers of New York Life Insurance Company, including New York Life Investment Management LLC, a registered investment adviser.
*Based on revenue as reported by “Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual),” Fortune magazine, 9/30/2025. For methodology, please see https://fortune.com/company/new-york-life-insurance/.
**Assets under management (AUM) includes assets of the investment advisers that make up “New York Life Investment Management” as of March 31, 2026. AUM includes certain assets, such as non-discretionary AUM, external fund selection, and overlay services, including ESG screening services, advisory consulting services, white labeling services, and model portfolio delivery services, that are not necessarily considered Regulatory Assets Under Management according to the SEC’s Form ADV. AUM is reported in USD. AUM not denominated in USD is converted at the spot rate as of March 31, 2026. The total AUM figure of “New York Life Investment Management” is less than the sum of the AUM of each affiliated investment adviser in the group because it does not count AUM where the same assets can be counted by more than one affiliated investment adviser.
***New York Life Investment Management ranked 28th largest institutional investment manager in Pensions & Investments' Largest Money Managers 2025 published June 2025, based on worldwide institutional AUM as of Dec. 31, 2024. No direct or indirect compensation was paid for the creation and distribution of this ranking.