Acuity Named ‘Best Outsourcing Provider to the Sell Side’ in 2025 WatersTechnology Sell-Side Technology Awards

London, 30 June 2025 – Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, is pleased to announce it has been named Best Outsourcing Provider to the Sell Side by WatersTechnology in the 2025 Sell-Side Technology Awards.

The annual awards recognise excellence in market-leading technologies and third-party vendors that deliver innovation, efficiency, and risk management solutions tailored to the unique needs of sell-side firms. Winners are selected through a rigorous, auditable process managed by WatersTechnology’s senior journalists.

Acuity was awarded Best Outsourcing Provider to Sell Side for its comprehensive suite of tech-enabled services, which address the complex needs of sell-side firms, from research and global market operations to data science, analytics, and technology services. Acuity combines deep domain expertise with proprietary technology to deliver streamlined, cost-effective solutions that mitigate operational and regulatory risks while enabling clients to focus on revenue-creating tasks.

Acuity's key differentiators include cost savings of 30-70% by leveraging its people and technology to take over client processes, improved efficiency and time to market supported by over 600 tech-enabled sell-side professionals who act as an extension of client teams, operational flexibility that allows clients to scale teams up or down as needed, and regulatory risk mitigation through SMEs who monitor and implement compliance processes.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award from WatersTechnology,"said Mohit Mittal, Global Head of Sell-Side Research and Operations at Acuity Knowledge Partners. “It affirms our firm's dedication to excellence and innovation, endorses our deep domain and tech-enabled support to clients, and reiterates our industry standing and client partnerships. More than an award, it is a testament to our influential role in helping sell-side firms drive efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks across front- to- middle-office operations.”

As client expectations evolve, Acuity continues to invest in strategic acquisitions, proprietary technology, and scalable solutions, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to sell-side firms worldwide.

About Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent, and technology solutions to the financial services industry, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,400 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For more information, visit www.acuitykp.com.

Media contact:
Stuti Das
Global Head of Communications and PR
Acuity Knowledge Partners
stuti.das@acuitykp.com