Natixis Investment Managers

Investors Grow Comfortably Numb to Market Volatility, Haven’t Reset Risk and Return Expectations, Finds Natixis Investment Managers Survey

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Canadians remain blithely bullish on the markets and have high investment return expectations almost as if 2022 never happened, finds the 2023 Natixis Investment Managers Survey of Individual Investors, published today.

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  • Canadians remain blithely bullish on the markets and have high investment return expectations almost as if 2022 never happened, finds the 2023 Natixis Investment Managers Survey of Individual Investors, published today.
  • “In the decade between 2012 and 2021, even the least experienced investors looked smart in a market that delivered high returns with low risk and relatively little effort.
  • No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee return or eliminate risk in all market environments.
  • Natixis IM surveyed 300 Canadian investors as part of a larger global survey of 8,550 individual investors in 21 countries/territories across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Investors Grow Comfortably Numb to Market Volatility, Haven’t Reset Risk and Return Expectations, Finds Natixis Investment Managers Survey

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Americans remain blithely bullish on the markets and have high investment return expectations almost as if 2022 never happened, finds the 2023 Natixis Investment Managers Survey of Individual Investors, published today.

Key Points: 
  • Americans remain blithely bullish on the markets and have high investment return expectations almost as if 2022 never happened, finds the 2023 Natixis Investment Managers Survey of Individual Investors, published today.
  • “In the decade between 2012 and 2021, even the least experienced investors looked smart in a market that delivered high returns with low risk and relatively little effort.
  • The survey found:
    64% of investors say that trying to navigate inflation has highlighted the importance of having professional financial advice.
  • No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee return or eliminate risk in all market environments.

Natixis Investment Managers to Close Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities Exchange Traded Fund (NYSE: EQOP)

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) announced today that it will liquidate and close the Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities Exchange Traded Fund (NYSE: EQOP).

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  • Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) announced today that it will liquidate and close the Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities Exchange Traded Fund (NYSE: EQOP).
  • The decision was made by the Board of Trustees of the Natixis ETF Trust II on the recommendation of the Fund’s adviser, Natixis Advisors, LLC.
  • Proceeds of the liquidation are currently expected to be sent to shareholders of the Fund on or about July 25, 2023 (the liquidation date).
  • Effective as of the close of business on July 18, 2023, the Fund will no longer accept orders for the purchase of creation units.

Natixis Investment Managers Announces US Recipients of Its 2023 Global Equal Opportunities Advancement Scholarship

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) today announced the US recipients of its Global Equal Opportunities Advancement Scholarship for 2023.

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  • Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) today announced the US recipients of its Global Equal Opportunities Advancement Scholarship for 2023.
  • The Natixis Investment Managers Global Equal Opportunities Advancement Scholarship program supports Natixis IM’s broader efforts to increase diversity at the firm and within the financial services industry by attracting, inspiring and developing underrepresented groups to consider careers in financial services.
  • Natixis IM scholarship awardees have spent time interning in various departments at the firm, including sales, legal and compliance, and marketing.
  • The Global Equal Opportunities Advancement scholarship and mentoring program is part of Natixis IM’s active commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Janus Henderson Announces New Joint Venture with Privacore to Accelerate Growth Across Private Alternatives

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Janus Henderson announced plans today for a newly formed and funded joint venture with Privacore Capital (“Privacore”), an open-architecture distributor and trusted consultant for alternative investment products tailored to Private Wealth clients.

Key Points: 
  • Janus Henderson announced plans today for a newly formed and funded joint venture with Privacore Capital (“Privacore”), an open-architecture distributor and trusted consultant for alternative investment products tailored to Private Wealth clients.
  • Privacore will tap into a fast-growing market, with a strong leadership team, in a strategically important segment of the industry where Janus Henderson clients have asked for exposure.
  • High-net-worth investors command $80 trillion dollars of assets globally and are expected to account for much of the growth in private markets.
  • This partnership seeks to provide access to best-in-class, largely private, alternative investments, managed by both third-party investment managers and Janus Henderson.

Mirova & Robeco Lead Initiative to Develop Global Database of Avoided Emissions Factors and Associated Company-Level Avoided Emissions

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable finance, along with Robeco and a group of 11 financial players launch a call for expressions of interest (CEI) to develop a global database of avoided emissions factors and associated company-level avoided emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable finance, along with Robeco and a group of 11 financial players launch a call for expressions of interest (CEI) to develop a global database of avoided emissions factors and associated company-level avoided emissions.
  • Estimates of the investment required to meet global net-zero emissions by 2050 range from USD 109-275 trillion1.
  • A large portion of this investment will be in so-called “climate solutions”, such as renewable power generation, electrified transportation and green buildings.
  • Manuel Coeslier, Lead Expert, Climate & Environment at Mirova, explains: “The financial sector plays a key role in driving the economy towards net zero emissions globally.

Smart Raises $95m in Series E Funding

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The market-leading growth and profitability of its UK-based Smart Pension business is underpinned by the scalability of the Keystone platform.

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  • The market-leading growth and profitability of its UK-based Smart Pension business is underpinned by the scalability of the Keystone platform.
  • Smart has experienced a period of exceptional growth, with group revenue of £67m in 2022, a 65% increase on the previous year.
  • Smart today already has over £5.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) on its platform and is expected to exceed £10bn by the end of June 2023 following this Series E funding.
  • Lazard acted as financial adviser to Smart in relation to the Series E funding round.

Financial Advisors See Best Opportunity for Bonds in 15 years, Finds Pulse Survey by Natixis Investment Managers and Loomis Sayles

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The consensus is split in their views on duration, and 58% of advisors say they aren’t comfortable taking on duration risk.

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  • The consensus is split in their views on duration, and 58% of advisors say they aren’t comfortable taking on duration risk.
  • 69% believe bonds have not yet fully decoupled from equities after seeing bonds and stocks both lose ground least year.
  • A full report on the survey findings can be found at: https://www.im.natixis.com/us/research/fixed-income-pulse-survey
    The Natixis Investment Managers and Loomis, Sayles & Company US Survey of Financial Professionals was conducted by CoreData Research in February and March 2023.
  • The survey included 350 respondents in the United States, split equally between independent broker/dealers, wirehouse advisors and registered investment advisors (RIAs).

Loomis Sayles Growth Equity Strategies Team Reopens Growth Fund to Investors

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Loomis, Sayles & Company, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, today announced the reopening of its Loomis Sayles Growth Fund (LSGRX) to all investors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Loomis, Sayles & Company, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, today announced the reopening of its Loomis Sayles Growth Fund (LSGRX) to all investors, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005648/en/
    The Loomis Sayles Growth Fund earned a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ of Gold (as of 9 January 2023).
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Loomis Sayles Growth Fund is among a suite of growth equity products managed by Aziz V. Hamzaogullari, CIO and founder of the firm’s Growth Equity Strategies (GES) Team, all of which employ the exact same philosophy and process.
  • LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND (Y CLASS) PERFORMANCE (%) AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration accelerates biodiversity preservation efforts with three new investments

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Clichy, 20th April 2023 – Ahead of Earth Day, L’Oréal today announced three new recipients of its Fund for Nature Regeneration.

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  • Clichy, 20th April 2023 – Ahead of Earth Day, L’Oréal today announced three new recipients of its Fund for Nature Regeneration.
  • With the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calling for more global cooperation in biodiversity preservation efforts2, L’Oréal is accelerating its longstanding commitment to biodiversity beyond its own value chain.
  • “The L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration is an important vehicle in our efforts towards a more sustainable future for all.
  • “The L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration is a catalyst for sustainable value creation through private capital, enabling the acceleration of environmental solutions with long-term benefit.