Natixis Asset Management, which will be rebranded as Ostrum Asset Management on 3 April, aims to expand its AUM coming from the private and retail banking segments in Asia, according to Fabrice Chemouny, Hong Kong-based head of Asia-Pacific of the firm’s holding company, Natixis Investment Managers.
By moving back-office functions onto blockchain, Natixis expects to improve transparency and reduce the cost of its funds.
Natixis GAM will need to grow in China to reach its AUM target, but the firm’s China strategy is still under consideration.
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