Press releases

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, announces the appointment of Vanessa Casano as Secretary General in charge of Finance, Risk and Permanent Control, effective April 17.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, is launching Ostrum SRI Crossover 2026, an SRI1 credit mutual fund with a 4-year maturity, invested equally in Investment Grade and High Yield bonds, to take advantage of the renewed attractiveness of the credit market. Aimed at institutional investors, IFAs (Independent Asset Managers) and retail investors from the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne networks, Ostrum SRI Crossover 2026 is open for subscription until 25 July 2023.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has been awarded the French government's SRI label1 (Socially Responsible Investment) for its entire range of open-ended funds invested in eurozone and OECD sovereign bonds. This certification validates the soundness of Ostrum AM's selection process and its commitment to investors as a responsible asset manager.

After a particularly turbulent year, the experts at Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, expect a moderate recession in 2023. However, investors could take advantage of investment opportunities and interesting entry points in the various markets, particularly in fixed income and credit. As the energy crisis continues in Europe, the greatest caution will be required in stock selection. Philippe Waechter, Head of Economic Research, Stéphane Déo, Head of Market Strategy, Alexandre Caminade, Head of Core Fixed Income and Liquid Alternatives, Philippe Berthelot, Head of Money Market and Credit Management, and Frédéric Leguay, Head of Equity Management, present their views on the economy, the markets and the investment strategies that should be favoured to find value in 2023.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, announces the launch of its new fund Ostrum Credit 6M. As an alternative to standard money market funds, it completes Ostrum AM's short term money credit range and responds to cash management challenges with a 6-month horizon. In a context of rising interest rates and high volatility, Ostrum Credit 6M meets the expectations of all investors, particularly corporates, seeking to optimise their short-term investments.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, today announces the launch of Ostrum Global Sustainable Transition Bonds1, the first bond fund with a global investment universe devoted to the Just Transition. The fund is classified as Article 9 under SFDR2 and complies with requirements set by the French Greenfin3 accreditation. Available to all types of investors, the fund supports both institutional investors in enhancing their commitments as they align with their own CSR policies, and retail investors striving to bring greater meaning to their investment.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM), announced the appointment of Christoph Thywissen as its new Chief Transformation Officer. He will report directly to Mathieu Cheula, Chief Operating Officer of Ostrum Asset Management. 

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, announces the appointment of Frédéric Leguay as Head of Equities. He will report to Gaëlle Malléjac, Head of Insurance and ALM Solutions at Ostrum AM and member of the Executive Committee.

With inflation rising at the beginning of the year at a level not seen for more than a quarter of a century, central banks are facing a dilemma and are being forced to raise rates faster than expected. Uncertainty about the impact of rate hikes, compounded by the current geopolitical situation with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, is causing investors to fear a possible recession. Asset managers are now obliged to adapt their investment strategies in order to be able to offer advantageous solutions that allow investors to protect themselves from inflation or to take advantage of the current environment. 

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has achieved the French state SRI1 accreditation for two of its bond funds with assets under management of more than €1 billion2.

After a difficult year in 2020 and in the wake of the 2021 economic crisis, Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, anticipates a return to the pre-crisis trend in 2022. However, markets are still expected to be affected by many risk factors and uncertainties. With inflation expectations on the rise, Philippe Waechter, Head of the Economic Research department, Stéphane Déo, Head of Market Strategy and Ibrahima Kobar, Chief Investment Officer at Ostrum AM present their views on the different sectors and asset classes.

Ostrum Asset Management (Ostrum AM), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, now carries the French state SRI accreditation for its entire range of money-market funds, equating to almost €50 billion in assets under management at end-March 20213 .