JP Morgan Acquires WealthOs, Expanding Reach in Sri Lanka’s Pension Tech Sector

Jan 23, 2026 1:30 PM

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Sienna De Silva

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – JPMorgan Chase, a prominent US-based financial institution, has acquired WealthOS, a pensions management firm with offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, according to a media report. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing JPMorgan’s retirement planning services, as reported by Reuters.

WealthOS was established by Anton Padmasiri, a financial professional with extensive expertise in wealth management. Padmasiri has previously contributed to the relaunch of a self-invested pension fund (SIPP) during his tenure at Fidelity financial group. The firm was co-founded by Chamat Arambewela, who has experience in financial market infrastructure from his work at the London Stock Exchange Group.

WealthOS maintains offices in Sri Lanka, underscoring its international presence. (Colombo/June 22/2026)

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