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Natixis Investment Managers and H2O Asset Management finalize their agreement on the unwinding of their partnership
Paris, France, March 25, 2022
Natixis Investment Managers announces Senior Appointments
Paris, France, July 26, 2021
Natixis Investment Managers announces the following appointments, effective immediately:
Natixis appoints Tim Ryan member of the senior management committee in charge of Asset & Wealth Management
Paris, France, April 6, 2021
Tim Ryan is appointed member of the Natixis senior management committee in charge of Asset & Wealth Management, and CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, effective April 12th. He[...]
Ostrum Asset Management ramps up its coal sector withdrawal policy
December 11, 2020
Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has revised its coal sector withdrawal policy and outlines fresh pledges for the years ahead.
Natixis and La Banque Postale create European asset management leader
Paris, France, June 29, 2020
Natixis and La Banque Postale signed, on June 28th, an agreement to combine their fixed-income and insurance-related asset management businesses, as announced in December 2019, cre[...]
Natixis Investment Managers launches its first range of ESG Fund of Funds
London, Royaume-Uni, June 26, 2020
Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) today announced that it is launching a new range of ESG fund of funds combining the expertise of some of its leading affiliated investment[...]
Groupe BPCE, Natixis and La Banque Postale reached a major milestone in deepening and expanding their business partnership including plans to create a major player in insurance-related asset management in Europe.
December 19, 2019
Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale have been continuing their discussions on the various aspects of the expanded business partnership between the two groups, announced in June 2019.[...]
Outlook 2020: finding equilibrium in a non-cooperative world
Paris, France, December 10, 2019
2019 was a year of renewed protectionist tension, an ongoing (and never-ending?) Brexit saga and more sluggish potential growth in both developed markets and China, state experts a[...]
Appointments within Natixis Investment Managers
Paris, France, October 16, 2019
Natixis appoints Joseph Pinto as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) and Philippe Setbon as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ostrum Asset Mana[...]
Brexit, trade wars and geopolitical tensions set to cause muted H2 say market strategists from Natixis Investment Managers and affiliated managers
August 13, 2019
Results from the first Natixis Investment Managers Midyear Strategist Survey suggest that outcomes for 2019 will be more muted as markets grapple with a number of downside scenario[...]
The discussions between Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale, aiming at deepening and expanding their business partnership, have reached a new milestone
July 29, 2019
Following the announcement of 4June, Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale continued their discussions making a significant step forward by setting the main principles of the expanded[...]
Natixis Investment Managers continues to strengthen its alternative and real asset capabilities with the launch of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Paris, France, June 6, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers announces today its plan to launch Vauban Infrastructure Partners, a new affiliate dedicated to infrastructure equity investing. Vauban Infrastructure P[...]
Natixis Investment Managers and Fiera Capital Form Strategic Partnership
Paris, France / Montreal, Canada, May 9, 2019
FIERA CAPITAL’S PREMIER INDEPENDENT CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM TO BE ENHANCED WITH ACCESS TO NATIXIS’ GLOBAL ACTIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES Long-term agreement establishes Fiera[...]
NATIXIS Pfandbriefbank AG arranges a mortgage loan for Amundi Real Estate
Paris / Frankfurt, April 11, 2019
NATIXIS Pfandbriefbank AG has arranged an eight-year mortgage for the account of funds managed by Amundi Real Estate.
Ostrum Asset Management launches a Hong Kong subsidiary to expand its real assets private debt management platform in APAC
Paris, Hong Kong, April 10, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers’ affiliate Ostrum Asset Management is setting up a team of experts based in Hong Kong and Singapore to extend its real assets private debt management ra[...]
Natixis Investment Managers expands its global equities offering with the creation of Thematics Asset Management
Paris, France, March 26, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers announces the creation of Thematics Asset Management, a new investment company1 based in Paris, that joins the firm’s global lineup of investment affili[...]
Natixis Investment Managers Appoints Its First Head of ESG
Paris, France, February 14, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers, (Natixis) one of the world's largest asset managers with close to $1trillion in AUM, has appointed Harald Walkate as Head of ESG.
Natixis Investment Managers continues to reinforce its private equity capabilities with the launch of Flexstone Partners
Paris, France, December 13, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers announces the launch of Flexstone Partners, a global private equity manager that brings together three of Natixis Investment Managers’ existing private[...]
Natixis and Loomis Sayles announce new index offering a stable risk profile through market cycles
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, November 20, 2018
Natixis has entered into a licensing agreement with Loomis, Sayles & Company, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, to launch the Loomis Sayles Asset Selector Equity Rot[...]
Loomis Sayles and McDonnell Investment Management announce agreement to combine
Boston, Massachusetts, États-Unis, November 15, 2018
McDonnell Investment Management will be integrated into Loomis Sayles in early 2019 Both firms are affiliates of Natixis Investment Managers The combined business will provide Mc[...]
Natixis Investment Managers strengthens its global equity offering with team of senior thematic portfolio managers
Paris, France, November 13, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers announces the hiring of a team of senior global thematic portfolio managers: Arnaud Bisschop, Frédéric Dupraz and Nolan Hoffmeyer join from Pictet Asset[...]
Natixis Investment Managers Summit to Feature Five Former Heads of State or Government
Paris, France, October 30, 2018
Historic panel brings together Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy & German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Featuring a dialog between former Colo[...]
Leading Canadian and G7 Investors Come Together in Support of Global Development Initiatives
Paris, France, June 8, 2018
Inaugural partners represent over $6 trillion of assets under management Special focus on building infrastructure expertise and opening career opportunities in finance for women i[...]
Ostrum Asset Management and Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking arm join forces to set up co-investment offering on real asset private debt
May 24, 2018
Ostrum Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, and Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking arm are joining forces to address their clients’ interest in a[...]
Natixis Investment Managers and MFEX enter into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Axeltis to MFEX
Paris, France, April 17, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers and MFEX have entered exclusive negotiations for the sale of Axeltis - the fund distribution platform - to MFEX. The plan is for the divestment to be co[...]
Natixis Asset Management renamed Ostrum Asset Management
Paris, France, March 7, 2018
Natixis Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, will be renamed Ostrum Asset Management from April 3, 20181. Ostrum Asset Management will focus on its core i[...]
Natixis Investment Managers acquires stake in Airborne Capital
Paris, France, January 18, 2018
Acquires minority stake in fast growing air finance business Deal helps accelerate Airborne’s plan to reach $5bn in assets under management Vote of confidence by top asset manage[...]
Seeyond becomes an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers
Paris, France, January 15, 2018
Seeyond1 was until now the quantitative investment division of Natixis Asset Management, itself an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. Seeyond aims to double its assets under[...]
Natixis announces the closing of a European CLO for a total of €308.4 million, structured and marketed by Corporate & Investment Banking and managed by Natixis Asset Management
Paris, France, January 11, 2018
Against the backdrop of investors’ current quest for yield and alternative solutions that offer diversification, Natixis announces the closing of European CLO (Collateralized Loan[...]
According to Natixis Asset Management: “adaptability and flexibility will be the watchwords on the markets in 2018”
Paris, France, December 6, 2017
Corporates and households seem to have regained their confidence in the future in 2017 against a flattering macroeconomic backdrop. However, Natixis Asset Management’s experts caut[...]
2018 Outlook: 75% of institutional investors say current environment favors active management
Paris, France, December 5, 2017
Allocations to passive strategies decline for third consecutive year; 75% believe the current market environment favors active management. 72% are surprised volatility has been so[...]
Natixis: two new brands in asset management and private banking
Paris, France, November 20, 2017
The asset management and private banking businesses are adopting new brands. Natixis Global Asset Management becomes Natixis Investment Managers, and Banque Privée 1818 becomes Na[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management announces its affiliate Mirova has completed the acquisition of Althelia Ecosphere as a first step to invest €1 billion to natural capital by 2020
Paris, France, October 9, 2017
On September 29th, Mirova has completed the acquisition of a 51% equity ownership stake in impact investment manager Althelia Ecosphere, while the remaining stake will be held by t[...]
Natixis expands its Asset Management presence in APAC with the acquisition of a majority stake in Investors Mutual Limited in Australia
Sydney Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Australie, October 3, 2017
Natixis today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire a majority ownership stake (51.9%) in Investors Mutual Limited (IML) in Australia, which becomes a new affil[...]
Investors’ Appetite for Gains Exceeds Their Stomach for Risk, and Index Funds May Not Deliver What They Want
September 26, 2017
Natixis Global Asset Management has released the results of its 2017 Global Individual Investor survey. A total of 8300 individual investors (400 in France) have been surveyed betw[...]
Natixis Asset Management launches Natixis Food & Consumer Equities Fund
Paris, France, May 29, 2017
Natixis Asset Management the largest affiliate of Natixis Global Asset Management today announced the launch of the Natixis Food & Consumer Equities Lux SICAV to international[...]
Close to 80% of professional fund buyers say the current environment favors active managers
Paris, France, May 4, 2017
According to Natixis Global Asset Management Survey of global professional fund buyers: Eight in ten (79%) fund buyers around the globe say the current environment favors active m[...]
Institutional investors embrace risk in pursuit of better returns and yield, finds Natixis Global Asset Management Survey
Paris, France, March 14, 2017
Institutions seek new ways to meet long-term growth and liability goals by simultaneously mitigating and exploiting risk in low-yield, volatile market environment Key strategies in[...]
Natixis Global Assets Management US funds ranked #1 by Barron's
Paris, France, February 15, 2017
Natixis Global Asset Management is ranked #1 in the Barron’s/Lipper Top Mutual Fund Families rankings. The award is based on an evaluation of 2016 performance for the Natixis Funds[...]
Natixis Asset Management’s 2017 outlook: in the current market context characterized by political uncertainties and increased volatility, diversification and a selective approach will be key in seeking out yield
Paris, France, December 15, 2016
2016 was eventful and full of surprises, from the Brexit vote to Donald Trump’s election, and 2017 looks set to be equally unpredictable, with some major political events coming up[...]
Mirova and Natixis Asset Management as well as 17 other international investors seek an unlimited moratorium on oil and gas activity in the Arctic high seas
Paris, France, November 3, 2016
Mirova, Natixis Asset Management and three other investors, including Erafp, Ircantec and Prefon, lead an investment group in a statement relating to oil and gas exploration in the[...]
French Authorities award SRI Label to 21 mutual funds managed by Mirova
Paris, France, November 2, 2016
Mirova, the Natixis subsidiary dedicated to responsible investment, has been granted the French Government-backed SRI label for 21 of its managed funds, spanning its entire product[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management and AlphaSimplex Bring Managed Futures Alternative Strategy to France and Europe
Paris, France, October 20, 2016
Natixis Global Asset Management has strengthened its European SICAV range with the launch of a new managed futures fund from one of its leading affiliates focused on alternatives,[...]
LOOMIS SAYLES ANNOUNCES NEW US AND GLOBAL GROWTH EQUITY UCITS FUNDS
Paris, France, September 21, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investments Limited announces the launch of the Loomis Sayles US Growth Equity Fund and the Loomis Sayles Global Growth Equity Fund, both Luxembourg-based UCITS funds[...]
Natixis Asset Management launches a new area of expertise, real asset private debt, in three complementary, high potential sectors: real estate, infrastructure and aircraft
Paris, France, September 6, 2016
In order to meet the challenge posed by persistently low interest rates and to address investors’ need for diversification, private debt financing of real assets is a potential sou[...]
Natixis and La Banque Postale announce the signing of an agreement to merge AEW Europe and Ciloger
Paris, France, July 29, 2016
The discussions that started in early 2016 between the two institutions have been completed and the agreements were signed on 21 July.
France ranks 20th in 2016 Natixis Global Asset Management Retirement Index
Paris, France, July 19, 2016
• French health system and high life expectancy drive ranking • Low economic growth and tax pressure pose challenges • Global policy trends that contribute to retirement securit[...]
Retail Survey, France.
Paris, France, May 24, 2016
Natixis Global Asset Management today released the results of its annual global survey of 7,100 individual investors (including 400 French investors) across 21 countries in Asia, E[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management research suggests French model portfolios made best returns in 2015
Paris, France, February 18, 2016
Results fuelled by large holdings of outperforming European equities and preference for effective risk-managed products.
Institutional investors warn of increasing correlations, finds Natixis survey
Paris, France, January 26, 2016
Stocks and bonds are too highly correlated, according to more than half of institutional investors surveyed Large investors say low-yield environment is No. 1 concern Significa[...]
Institutional investors bullish on stocks, alternatives in 2016, wary of global political tensions, Natixis Survey Shows
Paris, France, December 9, 2015
Large investors significantly increase allocations to alternatives in hunt for yield Market volatility biggest risk to investment performance Most investors will shorten bond durat[...]
The Seeyond Europe MinVariance fund celebrates its fifth anniversary and reaches its twofold management objective: performance and reduction in volatility
Paris, France, November 25, 2015
Five years after its inception, and in a market environment marked by numerous changes in volatility regimes, the Seeyond Europe MinVariance fund posts a cumulative performance ove[...]
Mirova Green Bond - Global, the first green bond fund awarded the Novethic label
Paris, France, September 28, 2015
Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management dedicated to responsible investment, has received the Novethic Green Fund Label 2015 for its fund Mirova Green Bond - Global. Mir[...]
Mirova raises €600 million and surpasses its initial target for its first brownfield1 Infrastructure fund, the Mirova Core Infrastructure Fund
Paris, France, September 16, 2015
Mirova, a wholly owned subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management dedicated to socially responsible investments across various asset classes, today announces that it is nearing the fin[...]
Well aware of the new financial environment, French savers are prepared to boost their investments while accepting a reasonable degree of risk
Paris, France, August 31, 2015
Natixis Global Asset Management today published the results of its 2nd annual survey of French individual investors with financial assets of between €75,000 and €300,000 held in ba[...]
Emerise, emerging markets investors: Natixis Asset Management’s new Singapore-based division dedicated to emerging markets
Paris, France, June 18, 2015
Emerise manages a range of emerging markets equity funds to offer investment solutions combining long-term growth and portfolio diversification.
Mirova launches Mirova Green Bond – Global, one of the first funds invested in green bonds
Paris, France, June 4, 2015
Mirova is launching the mutual fund Mirova Green Bond - Global, one of the first funds in the world for green bonds. Through this fund, Mirova is reasserting its pioneering positio[...]
On its 30th anniversary, the AAA Actions Agro Alimentaire fund boasts a performance of 9.6% per annum since inception
Paris, France, May 21, 2015
Created in 1985, AAA Actions Agro Alimentaire, a Fonds Commun de Placement (French mutual fund) managed by Natixis Asset Management, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has tur[...]
Mirova announce the appointment of Ms Léa Dunand-Chatellet as Head of Equities
Paris, France, May 18, 2015
Ms Léa Dunand-Chatellet is appointed Head of Equities of Mirova. Reporting to Jens Peers, Chief Investment Officer for Equity, Fixed-Income & Impact Investing, she will be resp[...]
Mirova and Carbone 4 to jointly develop an innovative method for measuring companies’ contribution to the energy transition
Paris, France, March 26, 2015
Mirova, Natixis Asset Management’s subsidiary for responsible investment, will draw on the expertise of Carbone 4 to jointly develop a methodology and decision-making tool that can[...]
Institutional investors under pressure to balance short-term market moves and long-term mandates, finds Natixis Global Asset Management
Paris, France, December 15, 2014
Confidence in ability to meet liabilities; however, generating sufficient, reliable returns with traditional asset allocations is challenging Perceived lack of tools and improvem[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management to purchase NexGen Financial
Paris, France, October 27, 2014
Continuing the legacy of NexGen founder James Hunter. Seeks to pursue Canada’s CA$1 trillion retail mutual fund market. Builds on NexGen’s current offerings by adding Natixis’[...]
Managing market volatility and clients’ emotions are key challenges for advisors
Paris, France, September 29, 2014
Natixis Global Asset Management (Natixis Global AM) published today the results of a global survey of 1,800 financial advisors (IFAs)*, including 150 French advisors. The survey co[...]
Retirement – The French paradox: savers choose very safe investments while harboring grand hopes as regards revenue and capital appreciation
Paris, France, August 28, 2014
Natixis Global Asset Management today published the results of its 1st annual survey of French individual investors with financial assets of between €75,000 and €300,000 held in ba[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management announces two new Luxembourg-based SICAV's
Paris, France, June 5, 2014
Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) has launched two new Luxembourg-based SICAVs, Natixis AM Funds1, registered in eight countries, and Mirova Funds2, registered in seven countr[...]
Natixis and Moelis Asset Management Form Investment Management Joint Venture
Paris, France, May 14, 2014
Natixis and Moelis Asset Management (Moelis) announced today that they have formed a joint venture called Chamonix Partners Capital Management LLC (Chamonix), an investment manager.
Natixis Global Asset Management publishes today the results of its annual survey of individual investors at a global level having a minimum net worth of €143 000* of invested assets. Conducted on nearly 6000 global high-net worth investors including 500 across France surveyed online in March 2014, the study covers 14 countries from Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
Paris, France, May 12, 2014
Natixis Global Asset Management publishes today the results of its annual survey of individual investors at a global level having a minimum net worth of €143 000* of invested asse[...]
Euro Private Equity acquires Dahlia Partners and accelerates Growth
Paris, France, May 12, 2014
Euro Private Equity announced the acquisition of Dahlia Partners, which has been renamed Euro Private Equity France, and becomes one of the major players on the private equity advi[...]
Launch of Natixis Short Term Global High Income Fund to take advantage of the attractive yield offered by short-term High Yield bonds
Paris, France, April 16, 2014
Invested in High Yield1 rated credit bonds2 whose issuers are domiciled in the OECD countries and with an average duration of less than two years, Natixis Short Term Global High In[...]
Fédéris Gestion d’Actifs and Mirova partner up to promote a responsible approach to governance
Paris, France, February 27, 2014
In order to reinforce its voting policy and establish its engagement with companies, Fédéris Gestion d’Actifs, a pillar of French insurance product and diversified management, and[...]
Report on Global Retirement Index: ageing populations still find greatest financial security in Europe
Paris, France, February 25, 2014
But financial security is increasingly at risk in both developed and developing global markets. Natixis Global Asset Management releases today a report on Global Retirement Index,[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management Named #1 U.S. Fund Family in Annual Barron's/Lipper Ranking
Paris, France, February 14, 2014
NGAM’s multi-affiliate lineup, including global investment managers Loomis, Sayles & Company and Harris Associates, led to strong showing across asset classes
Appointments at Natixis Asset Management
Paris, France, February 12, 2014
Jean-François Baralon, Head of finance and operations and a member of the executive committee, is appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Natixis Asset Management.
Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of Mirova, a management company
Paris, France, January 6, 2014
In order to accelerate the development of its responsible investment activities, Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of the management company Mirova1. It is Mirova’s a[...]
Global Survey: Over two thirds of French financial advisors believe the traditional approach to asset allocation should change
Paris, France, October 24, 2013
Natixis Global Asset Management today publishes the results of a survey conducted on financial advisors* throughout the world. Covering a panel of 1,300 financial advisors, includi[...]
Natixis Asset Management launches Natixis Global Risk Parity, a global allocation fund with a balanced risk approach
Paris, France, October 17, 2013
Diversifying assets, and especially risk, has become paramount for adapting risk to all types of market conditions. This is the approach offered by Natixis Global Risk Parity(1): a[...]
Exclusive France/EMEA/Americas/Asia survey - Individual investors show signs of optimism and are ready to accept higher risk
Paris, France, September 17, 2013
Natixis Global Asset Management publishes today the results of its global study of individual investors* throughout the world.
Exclusive survey France/EMEA/Americas
Paris, France, June 10, 2013
Natixis Global Asset Management is publishing the results of a survey of global institutional investors.
Natixis Global Asset Management Launches IDFC India Equities Fund
Paris, France, January 22, 2013
IDFC Asset Management Company, a global affiliate of Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), announces the launch of the IDFC India Equities Fund, a UCITS-compliant all cap Indian[...]
Mirova, a Natixis Asset Management investment division, develops a new approach to responsible investing
Paris, France, November 22, 2012
In order to offer investors solutions that create value over the long term while integrating sustainable development issues, Natixis Asset Management has created an investment divi[...]
Yves Maillot appointed Head of Natixis Asset Management’s European equities investment division
Paris, France, November 12, 2012
Yves Maillot has been appointed Head of Natixis Asset Management’s European equities investment division, reporting to Emmanuel Bourdeix, co-Chief Investment Officer (structured pr[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management Launches Office in Hong Kong
Paris, France, October 31, 2012
Natixis Global Asset Management (‘Natixis’ or ‘NGAM’), the world’s 13th largest global asset manager by AUM, today announced the launch of its office in Hong Kong, the firm’s fifth[...]
Natixis Asset Management launches a responsible investment partnership with the University of Cambridge
Paris, France, October 24, 2012
Natixis Asset Management (Natixis AM) announced a partnership with the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL), hosted at the University of Cambridge, to explore a[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management Acquires McDonnell Investment Management, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts, États-Unis, October 16, 2012
Expands the company’s offering for investors seeking exposure to core fixed income and municipal bond products; plan s to launch new municipal bond produ ct in early 2013
Natixis Asset Management and AEW Europe raise €240 million for their Senior European Loan Fund
Paris, France, July 24, 2012
Natixis Asset Management and AEW Europe are combining forces to launch the Senior European Loan Fund1, the first sub-fund of a closed-ended seven year fund structure investing in s[...]
Ossiam Celebrates First Anniversary of ETFs
Londres, Royaume-Uni, July 17, 2012
Ossiam, the specialist smart beta and exchange traded funds (ETFs) investment manager and affiliate of Natixis Global Asset Management, has today announced that four of its ETFs li[...]
Natixis Asset Management develops new strategic ambitions around six areas of expertise
Paris, France, March 29, 2012
To meet the increasing needs of its clients in terms of tailor-made investment solutions and innovation, Natixis Asset Management is focusing its strategy on six areas of expertise.
Natixis, 100% shareholder of Natixis Global Asset Management
Paris, France, December 18, 2009
Natixis has acquired from CE Participations the 11.34% interest in Natixis Global Asset Management held by CNP Assurances.
