Asia Pacific

Natixis Strengthens its APAC Global Markets Franchise with Key Appointments

Hong Kong, September 2, 2019

Natixis Asia Research Launches Two Flagship Reports on China’s Financial Markets: The Offshore and Onshore Bond Monitors

Hong Kong, June 5, 2019

While the offshore market is increasingly dominated by Chinese issuers, the onshore market has recently further opened to foreign participation and has also been included in the Barclays-Bloomberg[...]

Ostrum Asset Management launches a Hong Kong subsidiary to expand its real assets private debt management platform in APAC

Paris, Hong Kong, April 10, 2019

Natixis Investment Managers’ affiliate Ostrum Asset Management is setting up a team of experts based in Hong Kong and Singapore to extend its real assets private debt management range1 for[...]

Robert Wallin appointed Industry Banker, Telecom Sector, Corporate & Investment Banking

Paris, France, March 7, 2019

Natixis today announced the appointment of Robert Wallin as Industry Banker for the Telecom Sector, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), effective March 1st, 2019. Robert will initially[...]

Natixis Appoints Charles Picard as Head of Private Bank and Family Office Coverage, Asia Pacific, Corporate & Investment Banking

Hong Kong, March 1, 2019

Natixis announced the appointment of Charles Picard as Head of Private Bank and Family Office Coverage, Asia Pacific, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) effective immediately.

Natixis closes inaugural JOLCO Financing with VietJet

Hong Kong, October 10, 2018

Natixis and VietJet, Vietnam’s leading international new age carrier, announced today that they have finalised a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction together with[...]

Natixis expands coverage of Chinese corporates with two appointments

Hong Kong, October 2, 2018

Kenneth Ho and Joe Zhao are appointed by Natixis to lead corporate coverage efforts in respectively South China, East & Central China, complementing the bank’s client coverage capabilities[...]

Hong Kong Green Finance Association Announces Official Launch on 21st September

Hong Kong, September 3, 2018

Gathering Industry Forces to Promote Green Finance and Investment

Natixis gears for further growth in Investment Banking in APAC with series of appointments

Hong Kong, August 3, 2018

Natixis today announced three new appointments in its Investment Banking division, directly supporting the growth of its investment banking activities in the Asia Pacific region.

SDH Wings and Natixis Close $295 million Secured Portfolio Financing

Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, July 10, 2018

SDH Wings International Leasing Limited (SDH Wings), a leasing company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, today announced the closing of a US$295 million portfolio financing facility to support[...]

Natixis appoints Janie Wittey as Senior Country Manager for Corporate & Investment Banking, Australia

Hong Kong, March 15, 2018

 Natixis is pleased to announce the appointment of Janie Wittey as Senior Country Manager, Australia, and Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Australia Pty Limited.

Natixis and Vermilion Partners sign strategic partnership to develop China cross-border advisory

Hong Kong, March 13, 2018

Natixis and Vermilion Partners, an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, announce that they have entered into an agreement, under which Natixis will invest for a majority stake[...]

Natixis expands its M&A advisory footprint through strategic investments in Fenchurch Advisory Partners in the UK, Vermilion Partners in China, and Clipperton in France

Paris, France, March 12, 2018

Natixis announced that it has agreed to make strategic investments in three flagship independent M&A boutiques, all of which are recognized as strong leaders in their respective market[...]

Natixis Acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Chinese Consortium Acquiring Leading European Food Manufacturer

Hong Kong, March 5, 2018

Natixis advised consortium on cross-border acquisition of French food and beverage producer St Hubert

Natixis and Thai AirAsia close inaugural JOLCO in Thailand

Hong Kong, February 27, 2018

Natixis and Thai AirAsia, Thailand’s leading low-cost carrier affiliated to the AirAsia Group, are pleased to announce that they have successfully closed a Japanese Operating Lease with[...]

Racing 92 to take on first-ever South African Super Rugby side to play in Hong Kong, Cell C Sharks, in 2018 Natixis Rugby Cup

Hong Kong, December 17, 2017

Natixis and TeamOne Groupe, with the support of the Hong Kong Rugby Union, are excited to bring the Natixis Rugby Cup to Hong Kong’s shores once again, with the event pitting Racing 92,[...]

Natixis becomes member of China’s Green Finance Committee

Hong Kong, December 14, 2017

Natixis, a leader in green finance solutions, joins China’s pre-eminent committee charged with developing the nation’s green finance industry

Natixis becomes member of China’s Green Finance Committee

Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, December 14, 2017

Natixis, a leader in green finance solutions, joins China’s pre-eminent committee charged with developing the nation’s green finance industry

Natixis sets city alight with sponsorship of Lumières Hong Kong

Hong Kong, November 2, 2017

Its sponsorship of the festival exemplifies the bank’s commitment to the city and to democratizing the arts

Natixis signs MOU with Minsheng Financial Leasing

Hong Kong, October 31, 2017

Through this transaction, Natixis increases its footprint in the Chinese aviation financing market

Natixis expands its Asset Management presence in APAC with the acquisition of a majority stake in Investors Mutual Limited in Australia

Sydney Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Australie, October 3, 2017

Natixis today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire a majority ownership stake (51.9%) in Investors Mutual Limited (IML) in Australia, which becomes a new affiliate of[...]

Natixis’ rewarded again for its multi-asset expertise and innovation capabilities in Asia Pacific

Paris, France, September 28, 2017

Natixis has secured a series of awards recognizing its cross-asset expertise and the cutting-edge structured investment solutions it develops for its clients in Asia Pacific. After being[...]

Natixis’ rewarded again for its multi-asset expertise and innovation capabilities in Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, September 28, 2017

Natixis has secured a series of awards recognizing its cross-asset expertise and the cutting-edge structured investment solutions it develops for its clients in Asia Pacific. After being[...]

Natixis appoints Desmond Tang as Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, September 14, 2017

Natixis creates Financial Sponsors Coverage department for APAC with the appointment of Desmond Tang

Natixis appoints Daniel Klinger Head of Loan Syndication, Asia Pacific, and Bertrand Guiot Head of Global Infrastructure & Projects, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, July 11, 2017

Appointments of Daniel Klinger and Bertrand Guiot part of the optimization of Natixis’ originate-to-distribute setup in Asia Pacific

Natixis Collaborates with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties to Issue First “Green Bond” CMBS with a Rake Tranche Backed by 85 Broad Street in Downtown Manhattan, New York

Hong Kong, July 6, 2017

Demonstrating its commitment to “Green financing," Natixis, in collaboration with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties, announced today that it has issued the first ever “green”[...]

Natixis appoints Head of Fixed Income & Commodities and Equity Derivatives Sales, South East Asia & Australia

Hong Kong, May 26, 2017

Ashish Jain appointed as part of Natixis’ cross-asset solutions expansion in the region

Natixis appoints Head of Debt Capital Markets Syndicate, APAC

Hong Kong, April 5, 2017

Kenneth Lee appointed as Natixis furthers its ambitions in regional primary bond markets, adding distribution expertise to strengthening origination capabilities

Natixis shows marked Debt Capital Markets momentum in Asia and bolsters team with two senior hires

Paris, France, March 7, 2017

David So and Maureen Yu appointed as Natixis steps up its Debt Capital Markets (DCM) focus and achieves growing deal flow

Natixis shows marked Debt Capital Markets momentum in Asia and bolsters team with two senior hires

Hong Kong, March 7, 2017

David So and Maureen Yu appointed as Natixis steps up its Debt Capital Markets (DCM) focus and achieves growing deal flow

Natixis launches Taipei branch to deepen its presence in Taiwan

Paris, France, March 2, 2017

New branch reflects Natixis’ long-term commitment to Taiwan, and its ambitions to further expand its offering and client base in the market

Natixis bolsters aviation finance business with senior hires

Hong Kong, January 3, 2017

In response to a period of robust growth for the business line, Natixis has made four senior appointments to its global aviation finance team. 

Emmanuel Lefort appointed Head of Global Markets, Asia Pacific

Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, December 14, 2016

Emmanuel Lefort has been appointed Head of Global Markets, Asia Pacific. He replaces Serge Ekué who has been appointed Senior Country Manager, UK and Head of Global Markets, EMEA.

Natixis announces new CIB appointments for APAC

Hong Kong, September 27, 2016

Natixis is pleased to announce a number of senior appointments as part of a new setup for its Asia Pacific Corporate & Investment Banking platform.

Hawaiki Cable begins drawdown of senior loan facility provided by Natixis

Londres, Royaume-Uni, July 12, 2016

Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of the Hawaiki submarine cable system and French bank Natixis acknowledge the first drawdown of the senior loan facility provided[...]

Hawaiki Cable begins drawdown of senior loan facility provided by Natixis

Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, July 6, 2016

Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system and French bank Natixis acknowledge the first drawdown of the senior loan facility provided[...]

Hawaiki Cable selects Natixis to close its financing

Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, June 17, 2016

Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system, has appointed French bank Natixis as Exclusive Equity Advisor for the project.

New China struggling to emerge as old industries drown in debt

Hong Kong, May 6, 2016

Large “old industry” companies are at the heart of China’s debt problem while “new industry” peers are less vulnerable but still comparatively small, according to the Natixis China Corporate[...]

Natixis, Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Asset Management sign infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement

Hong Kong, April 26, 2016

We are pleased to announce that Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd and Natixis S.A. have signed a cooperation agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and[...]

Alain Gallois appointed CEO, Natixis CIB Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, April 21, 2016

Alain Gallois has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Corporate & Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, and member of Natixis’ Executive Committee. He will replace François Riahi, who[...]

KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement

Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, April 18, 2016

We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.

KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement

Hong Kong, April 18, 2016

We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.

Natixis launches APAC Structured Credit Solutions department with new appointment

Hong Kong, April 13, 2016

Natixis announces today the creation of the Global Structured Credit & Solutions (GSCS) department for Asia Pacific, and the appointment of Fabrice Guesde as Head of Global Structured[...]

Natixis reinforces APAC Global Markets setup with senior Fixed Income and Equity appointments

Hong Kong, January 5, 2016

Natixis has appointed Viet-Linh Ha Thuc as Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, and Cedric Dubois as Head of Equity Derivatives, Asia Pacific

The Issuance and Sale of Natixis Nikkei 225 & S&P 500 Multi Index Linked Uridashi Bond

Tokyo, Japon, December 1, 2015

Natixis is pleased to announce the issuance and sale of a Nikkei 225 & S&P 500 Multi Index Linked Uridashi bond by Natixis S.A., totaling JPY 20,777 million.

Natixis approved to issue Letters of Credit for trading on DME

Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis, November 25, 2015

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) and Natixis are pleased to announce that Natixis has been approved to issue Letters of Credit (LCs) for trading on the Dubai Mercantile Exchange directly[...]

Natixis opens banking branch in Beijing

Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, October 26, 2015

Natixis today announced it has officially opened its new banking branch in Beijing, marking a significant stage in the development of Natixis’ activities in China and confirming its commitment[...]

Natixis launches Asia Pacific Corporate Advisory department with new hires

Hong Kong, July 31, 2015

Raghu Narain and Yves Shen join Natixis to drive development of regional offering focused on strategic advisory for corporate clients

Alicia García Herrero appointed Chief Economist, Asia Pacific

Paris, France, June 26, 2015

Alicia García Herrero has joined Natixis as Chief Economist for Asia Pacific. Based in the bank’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Alicia is responsible for leading Natixis’ economic[...]

Alicia García Herrero appointed Chief Economist, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, June 26, 2015

Alicia García Herrero has joined Natixis as Chief Economist for Asia Pacific. Based in the bank’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Alicia is responsible for leading Natixis’ economic[...]

Hawaiki Cable selects Natixis to close its financing

Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, June 17, 2015

System implementation to start in the fourth quarter of 2015  Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system, has appointed French bank[...]

New appointment rounds out Natixis’ Structured and Asset Finance Business in Australia

Hong Kong, May 14, 2015

Jean-Thomas Haller has joined Natixis’ Sydney office as Head of Acquisition & Strategic Finance, Australia. He reports to Eva Fung, Head of Acquisition & Strategic Finance, Asia[...]

Ivy Pang appointed Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets Origination, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, April 22, 2015

Ivy Pang has joined Natixis’ Hong Kong office as Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets Origination, Asia Pacific. She reports to Peter Zhang, Head of Debt Origination, Asia Pacific.

Natixis Bolsters South East Asia Team to Capture Further Growth in the Region

Hong Kong, April 20, 2015

Natixis today announced three key appointments to its South East Asia team as it continues to implement its 2014-2017 New Frontier growth strategy across Asia Pacific.

The Issuance and Sale of Natixis Nikkei Index-Linked Uridashi Notes

Tokyo, Japon, March 2, 2015

Natixis S.A. (“Natixis”) would like to announce the issuance and sale of Nikkei Index-Linked Uridashi notes (“Notes”) issued by Natixis. For this Uridashi transaction, Natixis and Daiwa[...]

Natixis and Standard Chartered Bank complete financing for Airbus 320-200 aircraft for THAI

Singapore, January 20, 2015

Natixis and Standard Chartered Bank have successfully closed a multi-million club financing transaction for two Airbus 320-200 aircraft for Thai Airways International Public Company Limited[...]

Natixis Japan Securities assists BPCE’s return to the Samurai market

Paris, France, December 19, 2014

Natixis Japan Securities (NJS) acted as active Joint Lead Manager on a five-year fixed rate note Samurai transaction by BPCE, pricing JP¥47.6bn of senior unsecured notes on December 2nd.

Appointment at Natixis Wholesale Banking

Paris, France, December 4, 2014

Laurent Depus has been appointed Senior Country Manager, Japan, President & Representative Director of Natixis Japan Securities Co., Ltd.

Laurent Depus appointed Senior Country Manager, Japan, President & Representative Director of Natixis Japan Securities Co., Ltd

Hong Kong, November 7, 2014

Laurent Depus has been appointed Senior Country Manager, Japan and President & Representative Director of Natixis Japan Securities Co., Ltd.

Natixis’ PDP financing deal allows Hong Kong Aviation Capital to optimize pricing structure on aircraft for Sri Lankan Airlines

Hong Kong, October 28, 2014

Natixis has closed the second-of-its-kind multi-tranche pre-delivery payments (PDPs) financing of three Airbus A330-300 for Hong Kong Aviation Capital.

Natixis Rugby Cup 2014 brings Racing Metro 92 back to Hong Kong

Paris, France, October 21, 2014

Natixis, Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) and Racing Metro 92, supported by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, are pleased to announce that the Natixis Rugby Cup 2014 will take place on 15th[...]

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (“A-REIT”) HKD640,000,000 3.64% Notes due 2029

Hong Kong, October 3, 2014

Natixis is pleased to announce its role as the Dealer and Bookrunner for A-REIT’s HKD640millions 15-year 3.64% senior unsecured notes issued off A- REIT’s SGD1billion Multicurrency Medium[...]

Bertrand Guiot appointed Head of Global Infrastructure & Projects, Australia and Moritz Bloch appointed Director, Global Infrastructure & Projects

Hong Kong, September 15, 2014

Bertrand Guiot has joined Natixis’ Sydney office as Head of Global Infrastructure & Projects, Australia, effective from August 1st 2014. He reports to Daniel Klinger, Head of Aircraft,[...]

Natixis acts as Joint Financial Adviser, Coface Agent and Mandated Lead Arranger for project financing of the MEASAT-3b satellite

Hong Kong, September 11, 2014

MEASAT International (South Asia) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), has successfully reached financial close on a USD225 million project financing, to fund[...]

Natixis Announces Sponsorship of Hong Kong Football Club Rugby for the 2014/15 – 2016/17 Seasons

Hong Kong, September 1, 2014

Natixis, the corporate, investment management and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) Rugby Section for[...]

John Wade appointed Head of Syndicate/MTN Desk, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, July 29, 2014

John Wade has been appointed Head of Syndicate/MTN Desk, Asia Pacific. He reports to Devan Selvanathan, Head of Debt Platform, Asia Pacific.

Eddie Leung appointed Managing Director, Regional Head of Insurance Coverage, Financial Institutions and Public Sector, Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, July 9, 2014

Eddie Leung has been appointed Managing Director, Regional Head of Insurance Coverage, Financial Institutions and Public Sector, Asia Pacific. He reports to Daniel Yap, Regional Head of[...]

Natixis Global Asset Management Launches Office in Hong Kong

Paris, France, October 31, 2012

Natixis Global Asset Management (‘Natixis’ or ‘NGAM’), the world’s 13th largest global asset manager by AUM, today announced the launch of its office in Hong Kong, the firm’s fifth in Asia[...]

Hervé Housse appointed CEO of Natixis CIB Asia-Pacific

Paris, France, April 26, 2011

Hervé Housse was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Asia Pacific, based in Hong-Kong. Previously, Hervé was Senior Country Manager of[...]

Natixis voted Best arranger of Vietnamese syndicated loans

Paris, France, March 24, 2011

Natixis voted Best arranger of Vietnamese syndicated loans for 2010 by EuroWeekAsia.