2020

Personnel Changes

Nikko Asset Management Announces Its Support for the Movement to Recognise Marriage Equality in Japan

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) is proud to announce its support for the ongoing movement to recognise marriage equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals across Japan. Nikko AM believes this will not only contribute to a more equal and just society and benefit the LGBT community but the business community as a whole.

Nikko Asset Management Appoints New Global Head of Consultant Relations

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) announces that effective 18 November 2020, Tony Glover takes on the additional role of Global Head of Consultant Relations.

Personnel Changes

Nikko AM Awarded Gold Rating for the Second Consecutive Year in the PRIDE Index 2020 for Efforts to Create an LGBT-Inclusive Workplace

For the second consecutive year, Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) today received Gold, the highest rating in the PRIDE Index 2020, in recognition of the firm’s endeavours to create a workplace that is inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and other sexual minority individuals.

Nikko Asset Management Publishes its Second TCFD Report

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) today published its second annual report presenting activities aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The report analyses and presents the impact of climate change on Nikko AM’s operating results and financial positions in the 2019 calendar year. Nikko AM’s report focuses on the TCFD’s recommendations with respect to governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets, and seeks to spotlight the firm’s efforts to reflect ESG in its operations as benchmarks for sustainable and responsible investing.

Nikko AM to Launch 2 ETFs Tracking the NASDAQ100

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) today announces the 24 September listing of two new ETFs: Listed Index Fund US Equity (NASDAQ100) No Currency Hedge (Code: 2568) and Listed Index Fund US Equity (NASDAQ100) Currency Hedge (Code: 2569). Both ETFs are scheduled to be launched on 17 September before their listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on 24 September.

Nikko AM Awarded A+ Rating from PRI for Strategy and Governance
Highest Rating for Seventh Consecutive Year

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) was awarded the highest rating of A+ in the Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) Assessment Report 2020 for “Strategy & Governance”, the module that measures an organisation’s overall approach to sustainable investing.

Nikko AM Launches First REIT ETF with ESG Elements
To be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange 7 September, Track Nikkei ESG-REIT Index

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) today announces the 7 September listing of Listed Index Fund Nikkei ESG-REIT (Code: 2566), the first exchange traded fund (ETF) to track the Nikkei ESG-REIT Index. The new ETF is scheduled to be launched on 3 September before its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on 7 September.

Nikko Asset Management Discloses its Voting Results for 2019/20 Shareholder Meetings

At the shareholder meetings of 2,306 Japanese companies in which Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) held voting rights between July 2019 and June 2020, the firm cast 2,758 negative votes against 23,012 company generated proposals. This translates to 12.0% of the total. Please see the tables below for further details.