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Amundi ETF and Indexing continued to show strong growth in 2014. “We have collected US$10 billion[[Source : Amundi as of 31/12/2014]] of new assets and reached US$55 billion[[Source : Amundi as of 31/12/2014]]
of assets under passive management in 2014. In this high growth segment our goal is to satisfy our clients’ needs, whether they are looking for
tailor-made index solutions or for simple, effective and low cost products”, commented Valérie Baudson, Global Head of ETF and Indexing at Amundi.
Growth exceeding the European ETF market, supported by innovative product launches and consistently competitive pricing
Within a very supportive environment for ETFs, in 2014 Amundi grew faster than the market for the fifth consecutive year. With net inflows of US$3.1 billion, Amundi ETF’s assets under management rose by 33% to more than US$18 billion, compared to an increase in the market of 25%[[Source: Amundi ETF/Bloomberg as of 31/12/2014]].
On equity ETFs, Amundi expanded its Japanese range with the cheapest available exposure to the JPXNikkei 400[[Source: Amundi ETF/Bloomberg as of 31/12/2014]], pioneered the first ETF in the global luxury sector, and launched an innovative multi-smart beta ETF. In bonds, Amundi launched the first European ETF exposed to floating rate notes, and
completed its offering on government bonds. Additionally, in April 2014 Amundi halved the cost of its emerging equity ETFs, thus offering the cheapest[[ Global and Regional Emerging Markets Equity ETFs. Source: Amundi /Bloomberg as at 31.12.2014. Comparison with equivalent
European ETFs without taking into account the fees applied by financial intermediaries, as these are borne directly by the investor.]] products in Europe in emerging equities. Against a
landscape of falling costs in the ETF industry, Amundi’s range remains on average 25% cheaper[[Source: Amundi ETF comparing the average asset-weighted Total Expense Ratios (TERs) of all Amundi ETF Funds versus that of
all European ETFs (incl. the Funds) as stated in Deutsche Bank’s Europe Monthly ETF Market Review of 31/10/2014. Important:
some individual Funds may not be cheaper than their European peers or may not have an equivalent European peer group to
compare with and vice-versa. The TER corresponds to the ongoing charges disclosed in the key investor information document.
Analysis excludes third party commissions/costs incurred directly by investors when trading.]] than the European market.
“Our primary challenge for 2015 is to consolidate Amundi’s position as the fifth ETF provider in Europe[[Source: Amundi ETF/Bloomberg as of 31/12/2014]], and to build on the three pillars that have made it so successful: competitive prices, quality and innovation. The second goal for 2015 is to expand the group’s business in Asia, starting with Hong Kong”, adds Valérie Baudson.
Strategic partnerships in the fields of smart beta and low carbon
Inflows in index management amounted to close to US$7 billion[[Source : Amundi as of 31/12/2014]]. Amundi’s two main strengths remain its
exceptional pricing power and its ability to create customised solutions for French and international
institutional and sovereign clients.
In 2014 two strategic partnerships were established with index providers, the first of which with the
EDHEC Risk Institute Scientific Beta to strengthen Amundi’s capabilities in index smart beta management.
The second, with MSCI, led to the deployment of index solutions centred on low carbon intensity. These
developments demonstrate the group’s commitment to effectively meet the investment needs of its clients.
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