2019

Nikko Asset Management Appoints Head of Asia ex-Japan Equity

Nikko Asset Management has today announced the appointment of Rob Mann as the Head of Asia ex-Japan Equity, based out of Singapore.

Personnel Changes

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) today announces a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to the Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index, called the “Listed Index Fund J-REIT (Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index) Bi-Monthly Dividend Payment Type (Mini) (Code: 2552)”.

Nikko Asset Management Appoints New Global Executive Committee

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) has decided on the appointment of six Senior Corporate Managing Directors who will join Junichi Sayato, Chairman and Co-CEO, and Hideo Abe, President and Co-CEO, in supporting the management of the company, effective as of 1st May.

Personnel Changes

Nikko Asset Management Recognised as Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) today announces that it has been voted the Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager for the ninth time in ten years in a survey conducted by ETF Express, the digital news publisher serving institutional investors and investment advisers.

Nikko Asset Management Opens in Germany

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) today announces the establishment of its first office in Germany, at Skyper Villa in Frankfurt's financial district.

Takumi Shibata to Step Down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nikko Asset Management

After 6 years leading Nikko Asset Management, Takumi Shibata has decided to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Nikko Asset Management bolsters its Global Equity team

Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) today announces the appointment of Michael Chen as an analyst in its Global Equity team. Michael is a Chartered Financial Analyst® with a degree from the London School of Economics, and will be responsible for providing industry and stock level research and analysis. He joins Nikko AM from Schroders in London.

Personnel Changes

Nikko AM Recognised in Two Categories in Asia Asset Management’s 2019 Best of the Best Awards

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has been recognised across two categories in Asia Asset Management’s 2019 Best of the Best Awards. Asia Asset Management, The Journal of Investments and Pensions, has acknowledged Nikko AM in Japan as Best Institutional House, for the third year running, and for the first time ever, Singapore ETF Manager of the Year. This is the sixth consecutive year for Nikko AM to be honored by Asia Asset Management.