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December 2015

December 14
Personnel Changes

November 2015

November 11
Nikko Asset Management Launches Japan High-Dividend Low-Volatility Smart Beta ETF
"Focusing on demand for exchange traded funds that offer high dividends at lower volatility, Nikko Asset Management announced today that it is offering a smart beta*1 ETF linked to a customized MSCI index designed for this purpose." more

November 09
Nikko Asset Management Promotes New Zealand Head to Take on Global Role
"Aiming to strengthen its product and services, Nikko Asset Management has promoted Peter Lynn to a newly formed global role in a move that will allow the firm to leverage its significant international resources in meeting the varied needs of investors." more

November 02
Personnel Changes

October 2015

October 01
Nikko Asset Management's New House View on Global Equities Moves to Neutral
"An overweight stance on global equities that was largely in place since September 2011 has been reduced to neutral by Nikko Asset Management’s Global Investment Committee as the committee members were less optimistic about the outlook of corporate earnings and share prices in the United States, according to the company’s latest house view." more

September 2015

September 09
Personnel Changes
September 01
Personnel Changes

August 2015

August 28
Nikko Asset Management Casts More Votes at Shareholder Meetings in 2014/15
"Firms increase focus on governance with the introduction of the Corporate Governance Code" more

July 2015

July 31
Nikko Asset Management Deepens Coverage in Asia with
Promotion of Seasoned Executives
"Deepening its commitment to the fast-growing Asian markets, Nikko Asset Management has promoted seasoned executives in Singapore and Hong Kong to lead client development and further strengthen its institutional and intermediary businesses throughout Asia." more

July 27
Nikko Asset Management Strengthens U.S. Operation by
Appointing New Leadership
"As investors in the Americas look to capitalize on investment opportunities around the globe, Nikko Asset Management is bolstering its business development capability in the United States." more

July 22
Nikko Asset Management Expands UCITS Range
"EMEA investors’ strong appetite for gaining exposure to specialist investment strategies is driving Nikko Asset Management to expand its range of UCITS funds, the company announced today." more

July 06
Personnel Changes
July 01
Personnel Changes

June 2015

June 30
Retain Global Equities Overweight Despite Fed Hikes:
Nikko Asset Management's Updated House View
• Global equities overweight stance backed by G3 growth
• Fed likely to raise interest rates three times by end of 2015 starting in September
• Maintains underweight stance on European equities amid weaker euro     more

June 29
Change in Officers

May 2015

May 11
Nikko Asset Management wins Japan's Fund House of the Year
"AsianInvestor has named Nikko Asset Management Japan's Fund House of the Year based on the company's ability to generate positive returns for its investors amid Japan's ultra-low monetary policy..." more

April 2015

April 30
Change in Officers
April 28
Personnel Changes
April 10
Personnel Changes

March 2015

March 31
Overweight Stance on Global Equities Intact: Nikko Asset Management’s New House View Shows
March 31
Change in Officers
March 31
Personnel Changes
March 30
Eurasia Group, Nikko Asset Management Pair Strengths in Emerging Markets Investment

February 2015

February 26
Nikko Asset Management Wins Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager Award
February 04
Amended: Nikko Asset Management Adds Executives to Bolster Global Institutional Coverage
February 02
Nikko Asset Management Adds Executives to Bolster Global Institutional Coverage

January 2015

January 21
Naoki Kamiyama Hired as Chief Strategist of Nikko Asset Management

December 2014

December 17
Nikko Asset Management Keeps Moderately Overweight Position on Global Equities

November 2014

November 10
Nikko Asset Management Adds Three Executives to Deepen Global Institutional Market Coverage
November 04
Non-economic Factors Driving Recent Market Movements

October 2014

October 10
Nikko Asset Management Adds Senior Management Roles in Global Investment Team
October 07
Nikko Asset Management Heightens Overweight Stance on Global Equities

September 2014

September 15
Nikko Asset Management to Unveil Global Strategies in Australia and New Zealand　– Aligning “Tyndall” names to the Nikko Asset Management brand

August 2014

August 27
Personnel Change
August 27
Nikko Asset Management Casts Fewer Nay Votes at Shareholder Meetings in 2013/14
August 19
Nikko Asset Management Unveils Global Multi-Asset Capability, Integrates Experience and Assets in Asia
August 15
Nikko Asset Management Expects BOJ Action on Weak GDP
August 06
Nikko AM to List Nikkei 225 Leveraged ETF － Reduced tracking error fund has lowest fees for a leveraged ETF －

August 05
Nikko Asset Management Adds Global Equity Capability to Investment Suite

July 2014

July 31
In Japan, Cash Dividends are King Show me the Money!
July 28
Nikko Asset Management Makes Senior Executive Hire in Institutional Business
July 04
Nikko AM Strategy Receives Mercer MPA Award (Japan) 2014
July 03
Nikko AM to Launch Singapore’s First Chinese Onshore Bond Fund
July 02
Nikko Asset Management Restores Overweight Position on Global Equities
July 01
Nikko Asset Management Announces Policy Regarding Japan’s Stewardship Code

May 2014

May 30
BOJ’s Cure for the Summertime Blues More Easing
May 29
Nikko Asset Management awarded RQFII in Singapore
May 27
Change in Officer
May 21
Nikko AM Wins R&I Fund Award 2014 in Defined Benefit Pension Category
May 07
Risk Factors Prompting Nikko Asset Management to Cut Equity Exposure Worsening
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Key Facts

Total AUM* US $211.5bn**
Total Employees*** 831
Portfolio Managers 108
Analysts/Strategists 46
Traders/Other Specialists 41

* Consolidated assets under management and sub-advisory of Nikko AM and overseas subsidiaries.

** 23.83 trillion yen as of 31 Dec 2017.

*** As of 31 Dec 2017, including employees of Nikko AM and its subsidiaries.

Awards

Morningstar
"Fund of the Year"
Morningstar Award
ETF Express
"Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager"
ETF Express