Desjardins CEO: seek to expand wealth to C$500B AUM in 5 years
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Desjardins Group aims to grow its assets under management to C$500 billion in five years, focusing on organic growth, technology, and diversified services. The target is based on current AUM of C$380 billion and aligns with industry trends toward scalable wealth management.
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Desjardins CEO: seek to expand wealth to C$500B AUM in 5 years
Desjardins Group Outlines Ambitious AUM Growth Target
Desjardins Group, Canada's largest credit union, has set a strategic objective to expand its assets under management (AUM) to C$500 billion within five years, according to its CEO, as detailed in the Q3 2025 quarterly financial report. This target reflects the institution's focus on long-term growth amid evolving market dynamics and increasing demand for diversified wealth management solutions.
As of Q3 2025, Desjardins reported AUM of approximately C$380 billion, positioning the C$500 billion goal as a significant but achievable milestone. The CEO emphasized that the strategy will prioritize organic growth, technological innovation, and expanded product offerings across its retail, corporate, and investment services divisions. The report noted that the institution's emphasis on digital transformation and client-centric services will remain central to its growth framework.
The announcement aligns with broader trends in the financial sector, where institutional players are increasingly targeting scalable wealth management platforms to capitalize on demographic shifts and rising investor confidence. Desjardins' approach also considers macroeconomic factors, including interest rate stability and infrastructure investment opportunities, though specific allocation details were not disclosed in the quarterly materials.
While the Infrastructure Investor New York Forum (2021) highlighted global infrastructure as a key asset class for long-term returns, Desjardins has not specified a direct link between its AUM target and infrastructure investments. Instead, the Q3 report underscored a balanced approach to risk management and asset allocation, consistent with the organization's cooperative governance model.
Investors will likely monitor Desjardins' progress against this target, particularly as it navigates competitive pressures and regulatory developments in the Canadian financial landscape. The Q3 report did not provide interim benchmarks but reiterated the CEO's confidence in the institution's capacity to deliver sustained growth.
Desjardins Group, Q3 2025 Financial Report: Desjardins Group, Q3 2025 Financial Report.
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021, community resources: Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021, community resources.
