Amundi

Amundi agrees tie-up with US-based Victory Capital

Amundi chief executive Valérie Baudson said the deal would strengthen the asset manager’s US offering

The move will see Europe’s largest asset manager bolster its presence in the US funds market

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Funds are piling into Metaverse-linked stocks

AI hype propels EU metaverse fund assets past $1bn

Metaverse funds in Europe have seen assets surge to an all-time high, fuelled by growing hype around AI stocks

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Investors in sustainable funds are being exposed to oil and gas developers, according to new research

BlackRock, LGIM and DWS sustainable passive funds exposed to fossil fuels

Analysis of sustainable passive funds by Reclaim Finance finds hundreds exposed to oil giants and coal producers

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Amundi boss Valerie Baudson looks to cash in on 'sustained growth' in private markets

Amundi acquires Alpha Associates in private markets push

Europe's biggest fund house is on the march into a booming sector

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Even in a rough environment, Valérie Baudson says mergers and ETFs could help boost her fund house

Amundi’s Valérie Baudson: ‘2024 probably won’t be incredibly positive’

It’s been a tough couple of years for asset managers. Amundi’s chief executive thinks the sector still isn’t out of the woods

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Amundi CEO Valérie Baudson said inflows came amid 'a backdrop of uncertainty'

Amundi bucks industry outflows as assets near €2tn

Passive funds and Asia demand stood out during the third quarter

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'As long as it answers to the strategy, we will look at it' says Valérie Baudson

Amundi CEO eyes takeover targets

Fund house leader eyes potential technology acquisitions amid market disruption

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Benjamin Lucas: 'Asset managers aren't necessarily all deep tech investors, or even have large dedicated technology functions'

Amundi eyes tech division growth as rivals seek AI help

Amundi Technology, which is seen as a rival to BlackRock's Aladdin platform, wants to grow revenue on the back of strong client appetite for AI

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'We have punched below our weight over the past 15 years' DWS says as its battle for the lucrative ETF market continues

DWS trumps BlackRock for August ETF flows

Despite DWS coming top last month, BlackRock's ETF arm remains ahead of its rivals this year in an unpredictable race

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Can DWS arrest its recent outflows and climb up the rankings?

How DWS plans to take on Amundi and win back its prized ETF spot

DWS wants to reclaim its position as Europe's second largest ETF provider behind BlackRock

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Despite the crypto market having clawed back some of last year’s losses, Amundi remains firmly on the sidelines when it comes to allocating investment

Amundi on making crypto mainstream: ‘Stop promising, start delivering’

Europe's largest asset manager said a string of setbacks for the crypto market last year has 'validated' its prudent approach

The Paris-headquartered fund house could target either companies in the space, or invest in NFTs directly

Amundi sets sights on booming NFT market

Europe’s largest asset manager says NFTs could become investable assets

Amundi’s adjusted net income for the final quarter was €328m, bringing the total figure for the year to €1.3bn, an increase of 37% on the previous 12 months

Bumper inflows push Amundi past €2tn assets mark

Investors in Italy and Spain contributed the most, with new money coming via Amundi’s distribution networks with Unicredit and Banco Sabadell

Amundi and its boss Valerie Baudson are banking on an explosion in demand for passive investment vehicles

Amundi’s €420bn ETF bet is a sign 2022 will be another brutal year for stock-pickers

'Active managers face an Everest of a task to beat the markets'

Amundi said it expects its passive growth to be fuelled in part by increased retail investor appetite for ETFs

Amundi to bolster passive assets to more than €420bn in bet on ETF surge

Europe's largest asset manager's strategy shift follows purchase of Lyxor

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Yves Perrier forged an enviable reputation for dealmaking

Amundi chair Yves Perrier named Editor’s Choice in FN’s Asset Management Awards

Perrier forged a reputation as one of Europe’s most successful dealmakers during his decade in charge of the French fund manager

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Valerie Baudson, chief executive of Amundi

Amundi CEO Baudson on taking on BlackRock’s Aladdin and M&A plans: ‘I’ll look at whatever comes to the market’

The CEO of Europe's largest asset manager about her plans for the business, hybrid working and the ESG trend

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Ocean Rebellion activists stage an event in Cornwall ahead of the G7 meeting

Investors with $41tn urge G7 to ‘accelerate action’ on climate crisis

The 457-strong group of investors is demanding urgent action to reduce greenhouse emissions and to meet climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement

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Amundi is reducing its exposure to Spacs

Amundi pulls Spac holdings on ‘pricey’ valuation fears: ‘We have been smart enough to exit’

Europe’s largest asset manager has stakes in ‘less than 10’ Spacs, after scaling back its exposure from last year

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