NGAM’s Ossiam and Loomis Sayles Take Home Global Investor/ISF Investment Excellence Awards
Ossiam named ETF Issuer of the Year; Loomis, Sayles & Company named American Fixed Income Manager of the Year
Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), one of the 15 largest asset managers in the world based on assets under management1, congratulates its affiliated investment management firms on being named winners in Global Investor/ISF’s Investment Excellence Awards 2012. Loomis, Sayles & Company, an active, multi-style investment manager, was named Americas Fixed Income Manager of the Year; and Ossiam, a specialty ETF provider, received the ETF Issuer of the Year award. Awards were presented last night at a gala event in London before an audience of approximately 300 industry professionals.
“We believe we have some of the most talented investment managers in the world and we’re delighted when their success is recognized,” said Hervé Guinamant, president and chief executive officer, Natixis Global Asset Management – International Distribution. “As just two examples of NGAM’s diverse range of investment styles and expertise, Loomis Sayles and Ossiam illustrate the strength of the multi-affiliate business model and the depth of industry thought leadership under the NGAM umbrella.”
Additionally, two other NGAM affiliates were named to the shortlist for the awards: Absolute Asia Asset Management, a specialist in Asian and emerging Asian equities, was highly commended in the Asia Pacific Equities Manager category; and Aurora Investment Management, an alternative investment manager, was a finalist in the Hedge Fund of the Year category.
Terry Mellish, head of UK/Ireland business development and global consultant relations, Natixis Global Asset Management UK, said: “NGAM takes pride in its ability to offer clients a broad range of traditional and alternatives solutions through its global network of affiliates. To be recognized across multiple categories illustrates the wide range of investment solutions NGAM deploys to assist clients in building more durable portfolios in today’s global markets.”
Global Investor/ISF invited investment management firms, or their public relations partners, to nominate themselves in a number of categories and highlight achievements for the year and what separates them from competitors. Asset owners or other industry participants were also invited to nominate their favorite firms. Winners were selected by a panel of seven independent judges including Anthony Hilton, City editor of the Evening Standard, former UK cabinet minister and co-founder of Evercore Pan-Asset John Redwood, and editor of Global Investor/ISF Alastair O’Dell.
About Natixis Global Asset Management, S.A.
Natixis Global Asset Management, S.A. is one of the 15 largest asset managers in the world based on assets under management1. Its affiliated asset management companies provide investment products that seek to enhance and protect the wealth and retirement assets of both institutional and individual investor clients. Its proprietary distribution network helps package and deliver its affiliates’ products around the world. Natixis Global Asset Management, S.A. brings together the expertise of multiple specialized investment managers based in Europe, the United States and Asia to offer a wide spectrum of equity, fixed-income and alternative investment strategies.
