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Tag: Natixis Investment Managers

Natixis IM to introduce “subscription” theme in Asia
Thematics AM now manages $1.3bn in thematic strategies since the firm launched in 2019.

Will Asia outperform globally?
The region is expected to be the first to recover from the pandemic, but investors are still cautioned from being too optimistic of the markets.

Would you invest in a space exploration fund?
‘Disruptive’ and ‘innnovation’ fund descriptions have been over-used and lost meaning, says Karen Kharmandarian, who explains how Thematics Asset Management selects companies for a themed fund.

Loomis Sayles to launch Asia bond fund
The strategy, which includes EMEA, will have co-managers in Singapore and Boston.

Ex-Pictet group moves into thematic funds
Ex-Pictet AM managers co-founded a firm under Natixis IM and have launched similar thematic products.

Loomis Sayles sets up Asia credit team
The Natixis IM affiliate is expected to launch its first Asia-focused fixed income fund managed out of Singapore, according to Matt Eagan, portfolio manager for fixed income.

Ostrum sets up Hong Kong subsidiary
The Natixis Investment Managers affiliate has hired senior execs for the Hong Kong office and plans an infrastructure debt strategy.

Seeyond enters Hong Kong’s public market
The move follows a similar move by Loomis Sayles, another Natixis Investment Managers affiliate.

H2O poaches from Amundi for first Asia office
The London-based firm has plucked executives from Amundi and Blackrock to fill roles in its first Asia office in Singapore.