2024

Nikko AM Group strengthens international investment platform with management company transfer to Apex Group

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Nikko AM Group), one of Asia’s largest asset managers, has reached an agreement to transfer its management company (ManCo) in Luxembourg to FundRock Management Company S.A. (“FundRock”), which is a subsidiary of Apex Group Ltd (together with its subsidiaries, Apex Group). Apex Group is a leading global provider of financial services, with over 13,000 employees globally.

The Nikko AM Global Equity Strategy: a decade of outperformance fuelled by Future Quality

Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Nikko AM Global Equity Strategy, launched on 1 October 2014. Since its inception, the strategy has delivered a gross annualized return of 12.47%, compared to 9.24% for the benchmark MSCI ACWI Net Total Return Index. The strategy holds 40 – 50 Future Quality companies within the portfolio and has maintained persistent first quartile risk adjusted returns since inception.

Nikko Asset Management to Rename as Amova Asset Management

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. today announced that it will be renaming as Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. on 1 September 2025.

Nikko Asset Management Once Again Recognised as Signatory to UK Stewardship Code

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. together with all of its subsidiaries, “Nikko AM”) has been recognised for the third consecutive year as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code 2020 (UKSC). Nikko AM first become a signatory in 2022, one of the first firms headquartered in Asia to do so, making this a prestigious recognition that underscores our firm’s extensive stewardship activities and sustainability outcomes.

Nikko AM Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability with Releases of Sustainability Report 2024, Global TCFD Report 2024

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) has just issued a pair of annual reports that underscore the firm’s ongoing global commitments, both as a fiduciary and steward of clients’ capital, and as a responsible corporate citizen. Sustainability Report 2024 presents both sides of the coin, explaining sustainable investment structures, Nikko AM’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach, frameworks and milestones, as well as various corporate sustainability activities in the firm’s own operations. Meanwhile, Global TCFD Report 2024 takes a deep dive into climate related risks and opportunities by assessing the firm’s investments and operations aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD). Both reports cover the 2023 calendar year.

Nikko Asset Management and Tikehau Capital Finalise Strategic Partnership in Asia

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. together with all of its subsidiaries), one of Asia’s largest asset managers with US$240.1 billion in assets under management, has finalised a strategic partnership in Asia with Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, effective on 25 June 2024. The partnership encompasses three key components designed to enhance both groups’ global investment capabilities and presence: a distribution agreement, a joint venture, and Nikko Asset Management taking an equity stake in Tikehau Capital. This partnership agreement follows the earlier announcement about the commencement of discussions between the two groups.

Nikko AM Wins Five Awards from The Asset

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) was chosen as the winner in five categories of The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards for Institutional Investor, ETF, and Asset Servicing Providers 2024, including ESG Fund Manager of the Year – Japan, Equity Fund Manager of the Year – Asia, as well as Best ETF Provider – Asia, Best ETF Provider – Japan and Best ETF Provider – Singapore. The Asset, an influential industry publication about the asset management industry in Asia, selected the winners for each category looking at the period of 1 January to 31 December 2023 across all Asia-Pacific markets, including the Middle East.

Nikko AM Wins Three Categories in the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2024

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) was chosen as the winner in three categories of AsianInvestor’s Asset Management Awards 2024. The collection of an Asset Class Award, recognising investment management capability, a Market Award for achievements as a fund house, and an Individual Award demonstrate the firm’s well-rounded set of cross-functional expertise. The awards are bestowed by AsianInvestor, one of the region’s leading industry publications about the asset management industry. All awards are based on the period 1 January to 31 December 2023.

Nikko AM Wins Six Categories in Asia Asset Management’s 2024 Best of the Best Awards

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) was selected on 30 January in six categories in Asia Asset Management‘s 2024 Best of the Best Awards. The wins include a performance award for Japan Large Cap Equity (10 years). The firm also took home Japan country awards for CEO of the Year, Most Innovative Application of Artificial Intelligence, and ETF Manager of the Year, and Singapore country awards for Best Application of ESG and Best Bond Manager. This marks the eleventh consecutive year Nikko AM has been awarded by Asia Asset Management, The Journal of Investments and Pensions, regarded as one of the most influential publications about the asset management industry in Asia.

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