Press Releases

Nikko Asset Management Commits to Support the Japan-British Society

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) today announces its support for the Japan-British Society, General Incorporated Association (“the Japan-British Society”). This is initially through a JPY 1 million donation towards planting and maintaining 1,000 cherry trees across parks in the United Kingdom, as a symbol of bilateral friendship between Japan and the UK.

Nikko Asset Management Supports The Investor Agenda

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) today announces its support for efforts towards commitment to the four areas of impact (Investor disclosure; Corporate engagement; Policy advocacy; Investment) under The Investor Agenda, for the global investor community to address climate change.

Nikko Asset Management and ARK Investment Management launch disruptive innovation UCITS fund

Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) and US-based ARK Investment Management LLC (“ARK”) have today announced the launch of a Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, the Nikko AM ARK Disruptive Innovation Fund (the “Fund”), a global equity fund solely focused on disruptive innovation.

Nikko Asset Management Establishes Corporate Sustainability Department

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. today announces the establishment of its Corporate Sustainability Department, bolstering its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments both in the way in which it manages itself and how it approaches investing.

Nikko Asset Management Expands Green Bond Capability

Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) today announces the expansion of its global green bond capability to include a wider investment universe of Sovereign, Supranational and Agency (SSA) green bonds.

Change in Officers

Nikko Asset Management Appoints Mari Yamauchi as Outside Director

At an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) has confirmed the appointment of Mari Yamauchi as Outside Director.

Nikko AM to List Yen-Hedged ETF Linked to S&P 500 Index

Nikko Asset Management today announces a new exchange traded fund (ETF) linked to the S&P 500 Index with a currency hedge for the yen.

Nikko AM extends and deepens bench strength in China equity

Nikko Asset Management today announces that it has augmented its China Equity capability with additional resource based in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Nikko AM commits to Women’s Empowerment Principles

Nikko Asset Management today announces that it has signed a statement of support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles. Produced and disseminated by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and the United Nations Global Compact, the Principles present seven steps that business and other sectors can take to advance and empower women.