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Natixis announces withdrawal from shale oil and gas and accelerates its complete exit from the coal industry
Paris, France, May 18, 2020
Natixis today announces two new pledges in its energy and climate transition policy. Natixis will no longer finance projects dedicated to shale oil and gas exploration and production or[...]
Natixis announces the sale of a 29.5% stake in Coface to Arch Capital Group
Paris, France, February 25, 2020
Groupe BPCE, Natixis and La Banque Postale reached a major milestone in deepening and expanding their business partnership including plans to create a major player in insurance-related asset management in Europe
Paris, France, December 19, 2019
Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale have been continuing their discussions on the various aspects of the expanded business partnership between the two groups, announced in June 2019. The agreements[...]
Appointments within Natixis’ senior management committee and executive committee
Paris, France, November 7, 2019
Olivier Vigneron joins Natixis as Chief Risk Officer and a member of the senior management committee. In addition, the roles of two other senior management committee members have been expanded:[...]
Natixis rolls out its Green Weighting Factor and becomes the first bank to actively manage its balance sheet’s climate impact
Paris, France, September 23, 2019
All financing by Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) arm now receives a positive adjustment when classified as green and a negative adjustment when classified as brown. Natixis’[...]
The discussions between Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale, aiming at deepening and expanding their business partnership, have reached a new milestone
Paris, France, July 26, 2019
Following the announcement of 4 June, Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale continued their discussions making a significant step forward by setting the main principles of the expanded business[...]
Natixis Investment Managers continues to strengthen its alternative and real asset capabilities with the launch of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Paris, France, June 6, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers announces today its plan to launch Vauban Infrastructure Partners, a new affiliate dedicated to infrastructure equity investing. Vauban Infrastructure Partners[...]
Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale enter into discussions aimed at deepening and expanding their business partnership
Paris, France, June 4, 2019
In the context of the creation of a major state-owned alliance in the bancassurance sector, Groupe BPCE and La Banque Postale have agreed on the principles of an enhanced business partnership.
Groupe BPCE and Natixis extend their insurance partnership with Covéa Group for Caisse d’Epargne and Banque Populaire professional clients
Paris, France, May 9, 2019
Groupe BPCE, Natixis and Covéa Group have finalized an agreement to renew their partnership on professional risk insurance for Caisse d’Epargne and Banque Populaire customers from January 1, 2020.[...]
Natixis to expand its global M&A advisory network through strategic investment in Azure Capital
Paris, France, May 9, 2019
Natixis and Azure Capital (“Azure”) announce today that they have entered into an agreement under which Natixis will invest in a majority stake of Azure. The investment is expected to be[...]
Natixis Investment Managers and Fiera Capital Form Strategic Partnership
Paris, France / Montreal, Canada, May 9, 2019
FIERA CAPITAL’S PREMIER INDEPENDENT CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM TO BE ENHANCED WITH ACCESS TO NATIXIS’ GLOBAL ACTIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES Long-term agreement establishes Fiera Capital[...]
Natixis Investment Managers expands its global equities offering with the creation of Thematics Asset Management
Paris, France, March 26, 2019
Natixis Investment Managers announces the creation of Thematics Asset Management, a new investment company1 based in Paris, that joins the firm’s global lineup of investment affiliates and[...]
Natixis joins the AFME Board
Paris, France, March 21, 2019
At its meeting in Brussels, AFME approved the application of Natixis to join its Board. An AFME member since 2009, Natixis becomes the first new AFME Board member since 2010, joining 21[...]
La Banque Postale and Natixis announce Natixis’ acquisition of La Banque Postale’s 50% stake in Titres Cadeaux
Paris, France, December 19, 2018
Natixis today announces the acquisition of La Banque Postale’s 50% stake in Titres Cadeaux and becomes the company’s sole shareholder after it was set up by the two banks in 2006. Le Groupe[...]
Natixis Investment Managers continues to reinforce its private equity capabilities with the launch of Flexstone Partners
Paris, France, December 13, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers announces the launch of Flexstone Partners, a global private equity manager that brings together three of Natixis Investment Managers’ existing private equity[...]
Natixis Becomes First French Bank to Issue SOFR-Linked Debt
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, December 13, 2018
Natixis today announced it has begun issuing debt linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), making it both the first French bank to issue debt of this kind, as well as the[...]
Loomis Sayles and McDonnell Investment Management announce agreement to combine
Boston, Massachusetts, États-Unis, November 15, 2018
McDonnell Investment Management will be integrated into Loomis Sayles in early 2019 Both firms are affiliates of Natixis Investment Managers The combined business will provide McDonnell’s[...]
Natixis Investment Managers strengthens its global equity offering with team of senior thematic portfolio managers
Paris, France, November 13, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers announces the hiring of a team of senior global thematic portfolio managers: Arnaud Bisschop, Frédéric Dupraz and Nolan Hoffmeyer join from Pictet Asset Management.[...]
Communication following press reports
Paris, France, October 11, 2018
Natixis has made it clear that it is part of its strategy to further develop and invest in its payment business, including by participating in the consolidation of the sector, and has been[...]
Planned disposal by Natixis and acquisition by BPCE SA of the Consumer financing, Factoring, Leasing, Sureties & guarantees and Securities services businesses, for a price of €2.7bn
Paris, France, September 12, 2018
In order to strengthen its universal banking model, adress new customer usage and better meet clients’ needs across the Banques Populaires and Caisses d’Epargne networks, Groupe BPCE plans[...]
Natixis Investment Managers to Acquire Stake in WCM Investment Management, Form Global Distribution Partnership
Paris, France, July 11, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in WCM Investment Management (WCM) and become their exclusive third-party distributor,[...]
Natixis Investment Managers and MFEX enter into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Axeltis to MFEX
Paris, France, April 17, 2018
Natixis Investment Managers and MFEX have entered exclusive negotiations for the sale of Axeltis - the fund distribution platform - to MFEX. The plan is for the divestment to be coupled[...]
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 Asset Management renamed Ostrum Asset Management
Paris, France, March 7, 2018
Natixis Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, will be renamed Ostrum Asset Management from April 3, 20181. Ostrum Asset Management will focus on its core investment[...]
Natixis plans to round out its payments business via the acquisition of Comitéo (Alter CE)
February 13, 2018
Natixis enters into exclusive negotiations with Comitéo’s (Alter CE’s) shareholders with the aim of taking a majority stake in the company. Following the planned deal, the founders would[...]
Natixis Investment Managers acquires stake in Airborne Capital
Paris, France, January 18, 2018
Acquires minority stake in fast growing air finance business Deal helps accelerate Airborne’s plan to reach $5bn in assets under management Vote of confidence by top asset manager in[...]
Seeyond becomes an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers
Paris, France, January 15, 2018
Seeyond1 was until now the quantitative investment division of Natixis Asset Management, itself an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. Seeyond aims to double its assets under management[...]
Confirmation of prudential capital requirements by the ECB
Paris, France, December 27, 2017
The European Central Bank left Natixis’ prudential capital requirements unchanged following the results of the 2017 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) namely a phased-in CET1[...]
Natixis sells its stake in CACEIS, in line with the objectives of “New Dimension”
Paris, France, December 26, 2017
Natixis announces the finalisation of the sale of its 15% stake in CACEIS to Crédit Agricole S.A.
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 and ODDO BHF are considering a long-term partnership aimed at creating a leading equity-market player in continental Europe
Paris, France, December 6, 2017
Natixis and ODDO BHF are planning a long-term partnership aimed at creating a major player on equity broking and primary equity markets in continental Europe. The combination of the two[...]
“New dimension” 2018-2020 “Deepen, digitalize, differentiate”
Paris, France, November 19, 2017
2020 Main financial targets : revenues growth ~ 5% per annum rote between 13% and 14.5% shareholder-friendly distribution policy - Up to €4BN Dividends, with a minimum payout of 60%[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management announces its affiliate Mirova has completed the acquisition of Althelia Ecosphere as a first step to invest €1 billion to natural capital by 2020
Paris, France, October 9, 2017
On September 29th, Mirova has completed the acquisition of a 51% equity ownership stake in impact investment manager Althelia Ecosphere, while the remaining stake will be held by the founding[...]
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’ Corporate & Investment Bank creates its Green & Sustainable Hub
Paris, France, September 27, 2017
Natixis steps up its green and sustainable economy ambitions and creates the Green & Sustainable Hub in its Corporate & Investment Banking division. This operational hub will provide[...]
Natixis acquires 40% of BPCE Assurances from Macif and Maif
Paris, France, September 7, 2017
Natixis, Macif and Maif announce the signature of an agreement for Natixis Assurances to acquire 40% of BPCE Assurances from Macif (25%) and Maif (15%). Following this transaction, Natixis[...]
Natixis announces Mirova has entered into exclusive negotiations with Althelia Ecosphere to become the European leader in natural capital investing
Paris, France, June 29, 2017
The projected acquisition of Althelia Ecosphere (“A lthelia”) by Mirova is intended to create a European platform dedicated to natural capital investing and give investors access to investment[...]
Natixis Asset Management facilitates access for domestic and international clients to its main areas of investment expertise with Euronext Fund Service
Paris, France, May 15, 2017
Natixis Asset Management, a leading affiliate of Natixis Global Asset Management, is one of the first asset managers to list its actively managed funds on the Euronext Fund Service, a platform[...]
Natixis completes the acquisition of PayPlug and confirms its ambitions on the e-commerce market
Paris, France, April 11, 2017
Natixis has just completed the purchase of a majority interest in PayPlug, thereby reinforcing its development ambitions for the Payment business line in France and Europe. The deal(1) is[...]
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 Asset Management launches a new area of expertise, real asset private debt, in three complementary, high potential sectors: real estate, infrastructure and aircraft
Paris, France, September 6, 2016
In order to meet the challenge posed by persistently low interest rates and to address investors’ need for diversification, private debt financing of real assets is a potential source of[...]
Natixis and La Banque Postale announce the signing of an agreement to merge AEW Europe and Ciloger
Paris, France, July 29, 2016
The discussions that started in early 2016 between the two institutions have been completed and the agreements were signed on 21 July.
A Brexit could cause a major paradigm shift, both in macroeconomic terms and in the financial markets, according to experts at Natixis Asset Management
Paris, France, May 26, 2016
On 23 June 2016, a referendum will be held on the United Kingdom’s continued membership of the European Union. As the Brexit and Bremain campaigns intensify, experts at Natixis Asset Management[...]
Natixis Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Majority Stake in Peter J. Solomon Company
Paris, France, February 10, 2016
Transaction will extend M&A Advisory activity in the US
NATIXIS SOLVENCY WELL ABOVE CAPITAL REQUIREMENT ESTABLISHED BY ECB
Paris, France, December 22, 2015
Following the results of the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP), NATIXIS has been informed by the European Central Bank of its new minimum capital requirement as of 1st January[...]
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.
The Seeyond Europe MinVariance fund celebrates its fifth anniversary and reaches its twofold management objective: performance and reduction in volatility
Paris, France, November 25, 2015
Five years after its inception, and in a market environment marked by numerous changes in volatility regimes, the Seeyond Europe MinVariance fund posts a cumulative performance over five[...]
Natixis develops its M&A Advisory activity in Spain: contemplated acquisition of 360 Corporate
Paris, France, November 4, 2015
Natixis announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with 360 Corporate Finance, S.A. ("360 Corporate" or the "Company") shareholders for the Acquisition project* of the Company.[...]
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
Natixis expands in Latin America
Paris, France, July 21, 2015
Natixis is stepping up its international development by strengthening its presence in Latin America. Natixis is building its business presence in Latin America, both in Corporate & Investment[...]
Emerise, emerging markets investors: Natixis Asset Management’s new Singapore-based division dedicated to emerging markets
Paris, France, June 18, 2015
Emerise manages a range of emerging markets equity funds to offer investment solutions combining long-term growth and portfolio diversification.
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 expands its footprint in M&A advisory to midcap corporates and financial sponsors: contemplated acquisition of Leonardo & Co.’s activities in France
Paris, France, February 19, 2015
Natixis announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Italian banking group Banca Leonardo for the contemplated acquisition* of Leonardo & Co SAS (“Leonardo France”).[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management to purchase NexGen Financial
Paris, France, October 27, 2014
Continuing the legacy of NexGen founder James Hunter. Seeks to pursue Canada’s CA$1 trillion retail mutual fund market. Builds on NexGen’s current offerings by adding Natixis’ investment[...]
Natixis Opens Los Angeles Representative Office
July 15, 2014
Natixis announced today that it has opened a Representative Office in Los Angeles, focused on commercial real estate financing for the Western Region of the United States.
Natixis confirms the sale of its stake in Lazard
Paris, France, June 26, 2014
Natixis confirms the sale on June 26, 2014 of all its shares of Lazard, for an amount of c.$356m, i.e. 5.4% of the total capital of Lazard.
Natixis successfully sells 51% of the capital of Coface on the Paris Euronext regulated market, raising about €831.8 million
Paris, France, June 26, 2014
After the IPO launched on June 16, 2014, Natixis sold close to 80 million Coface shares at €10.40 per share for a total amount of €831.8 million, thus valuing Coface at approximately €1.631[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management announces two new Luxembourg-based SICAV's
Paris, France, June 5, 2014
Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) has launched two new Luxembourg-based SICAVs, Natixis AM Funds1, registered in eight countries, and Mirova Funds2, registered in seven countries. For[...]
Natixis and Moelis Asset Management Form Investment Management Joint Venture
Paris, France, May 14, 2014
Natixis and Moelis Asset Management (Moelis) announced today that they have formed a joint venture called Chamonix Partners Capital Management LLC (Chamonix), an investment manager.
Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of Mirova, a management company
Paris, France, January 6, 2014
In order to accelerate the development of its responsible investment activities, Natixis Asset Management announces the creation of the management company Mirova1. It is Mirova’s ambition[...]
Natixis presents its 2014/2017 strategic plan
Paris, France, November 13, 2013
‘NEW DEAL’, A SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION PLAN: A SOLID AND PROFITABLE BANK WITH STRONG FRANCHISES
Natixis announces its intention to acquire 60% of BPCE Assurances from BPCE SA
Paris, France, November 6, 2013
In line with the strategy for the development of Groupe BPCE’s “bancassurance” model, Natixis confirmed the plan for the creation of an Insurance division that will include the activities[...]
Prospective timetable for payment of an exceptional cash distribution totalling €2 billion
Paris, France, July 18, 2013
The board of directors of Natixis has convened a general meeting of the shareholders to take place on 31 July 2013 at 9.00 a.m. with a view to considering an exceptional cash distribution[...]
Acquisition by Natixis of Euro Private Equity
Paris, France, May 14, 2013
In line with the development of its third party business, Natixis’ Private Equity has just taken over Euro Private Equity, a company based in Geneva.
BSB’s Soliam selected by Banque Privée 1818 and Sélection 1818 as common asset management and distribution platform
Paris, France, March 6, 2013
French private bank Banque Privée 1818 and its subsidiary Sélection 1818 have chosen Soliam from BSB as the common platform on which to streamline their management processes and web front‐end[...]
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[...]
Natixis Global Asset Management Acquires McDonnell Investment Management, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts, États-Unis, October 16, 2012
Expands the company’s offering for investors seeking exposure to core fixed income and municipal bond products; plan s to launch new municipal bond produ ct in early 2013
Natixis Asset Management introduces Seeyond, its structured product and volatility management investment division
Paris, France, September 18, 2012
In order to offer investors resilient investments in a lastingly unstable environment, Natixis Asset Management is creating an investment division dedicated to structured products and volatility[...]
Natixis creates a Wholesale Banking business serving economic players
Paris, France, August 2, 2012
Natixis is putting the finishing touches to the transformation of its business model by creating a Wholesale Banking business in order to efficiently play its role in financing economic[...]
Natixis Asset Management develops new strategic ambitions around six areas of expertise
Paris, France, March 29, 2012
To meet the increasing needs of its clients in terms of tailor-made investment solutions and innovation, Natixis Asset Management is focusing its strategy on six areas of expertise.
Natixis plans to open a German “Pfandbriefbank”
Paris, France, January 26, 2012
Natixis is planning to establish its own mortgagebank (Pfandbriefbank) in Germany, located in Frankfurt.
Natixis Global Asset Management Acquires Darius Capital Partners
Paris, France, September 6, 2011
Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) announces that it has acquired a controlling interest in Darius Capital Partners. Founded in 2004 by Reza Ghodsi, president and managing partner, and[...]
Natixis finalized the acquisition of Cicobail
Paris, France, January 21, 2011
On December 31, 2010, Natixis finalized the acquisition of 99.91% of the capital of Cicobail from Crédit Foncier de France, Banque Palatine and Eurosic via its Natixis Lease subsidiary in[...]
Natixis aligns its governance to its New Deal strategic plan
Paris, France, June 15, 2010
Natixis has set up a new governance plan more representative of its business lines. Twelve new members will join the Executive Committee as of July 1, 2010.
Natixis creates a single Equities business line
Paris, France, May 28, 2010
As part of the New Deal strategic plan, Natixis is grouping all equity teams within a single Equities business line managed by Jean-Claude Petard. The company will deliver clients a comprehensive[...]
Natixis enters exclusive talks with AXA Private Equity to sell its proprietary private equity activities in France
Paris, France, February 19, 2010
Following Natixis’ plan, announced in August 2009, to place its Private Equity activities alongside those of fee-based asset investment management, Natixis has received an offer from AXA[...]
Natixis steps up the implementation of its strategic plan within CIB
Paris, France, December 21, 2009
Owing to the new strategic directions adopted by Natixis as part of the New Deal plan announced in the fall 2009, Jean-Marc Moriani, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of BFI, will[...]
Natixis, 100% shareholder of Natixis Global Asset Management
Paris, France, December 18, 2009
Natixis has acquired from CE Participations the 11.34% interest in Natixis Global Asset Management held by CNP Assurances.
Centre Français du Patrimoine becomes 1818 Partenaires
Paris, France, September 18, 2009
1818 Partenaires is the global platform of Banque Privée 1818 fully dedicated to independent financial advisors which provides a full range of financial, financing, insurance and real-estate[...]
NATIXIS finalizes the sale of 35% of CACEIS
June 30, 2009
Today, Natixis finalized the sale of 35% of the share capital of CACEIS to Crédit Agricole S.A. for a cash consideration of €595 million. The transaction received all the required regulatory[...]
NATIXIS has entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of 35% of CACEIS capital
February 25, 2009
Natixis announced it had reached an agreement in principle with Crédit Agricole S.A. to enter into exclusive negotiations for the sale in cash to Crédit Agricole S.A of a 35% stake in CACEIS[...]
Experts
Stéphane Honig
Head of Strategy, Natixis
Stéphane Honig is Head of Strategy at Natixis.
He started his career in 1999 at BRED Banque Populaire in Paris before joining Cortal Consors BNP Paribas Group) in 2000. In[...]
François Riahi
Chief Executive Officer, Natixis
Francois Riahi, 46, is Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, a member of the Management Board of BPCE, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Coface.
About Natixis
Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, as well as the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks. Listed on the Paris stock exchange, Natixis has a solid financial base with a CET1 capital under Basel 3(1) of €11.3 billion, a Basel 3 CET1 Ratio(1) of 11.4% and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+ / Moody’s: A1 / Fitch Ratings: A+).
(1) Based on CRR-CRD4 rules as reported on June 26, 2013, including the Danish compromise - without phase-in
Figures as at 31 March 2020.
