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Informa's Zephyr Enters Into a Strategic Partnership with Aapryl Providing Investment Professionals with Cutting-Edge Insights into Investment Skill Analysis
Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in asset and wealth management software has entered into a strategic partnership with Aapryl to provide investment professionals with sophisticated tools, isolating the impact of active investment decisions, distinguishing true skill from market-driven performance, and delivering factor-based analysis trusted by institutional investors.
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