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Barnaby Woods, CAIA
Head of DACH Wholesale
Edouard Giraud, CAIA
Senior Sales Manager DACH Wholesale
Rory Sandilands
Investment Manager
Aegon Asset Management
- Hague, Netherlands – HQ
- https://www.aegonam.com/
- 22,000+ Employees
Company Profile
Aegon Asset Management is an active global investor. Our 390 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of EUR306 billion (as of 30 September 2022) for a global client-base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We organise our investment capabilities around four focused investment platforms where we have deep asset-class expertise: fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset & solutions.
Each platform has dedicated teams, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. These platforms are supported by teams dedicated to responsible investing and multi-management.
Ownership
Aegon Asset Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V., one of the world’s leading financial services businesses. Aegon N.V. is a public company listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange.
Why we are distinctive
Our heritage
For over 175-years we have been reaching beyond borders, expanding our knowledge, broadening our horizons and seeking new investment opportunities for our clients.
As an insurance-owned asset manager we also have a deep understanding of investment risk and the
importance of having a long-term perspective. We are also well-placed to meet the investment and
servicing requirements of large and complex clients.
Our global approach
We organise our capabilities around four global investment platforms, each in areas where we deep asset-class expertise: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions. By organizing our investment teams on a global basis we can harness our expertise and research resources across regional boundaries, which we believe enhances our performance potential and generates better investment outcomes for clients.
Our culture
We are an international business which is vibrant, diverse and inclusive. We embrace different backgrounds, ideas and ways of thinking. We are positive and outward-looking, with a shared responsibility to our clients, the environment and the communities in which we live, work and invest.
Responsible investment leader
We are a global leader in responsible investments. Our comprehensive approach consists of three pillars: ESG integration, active ownership and ESG-themed solutions.
*As of December 31, 2020. Assets under management/advisement excludes joint ventures. Responsible investment products and services may vary regionally. Past rankings are no guarantee of future rankings. Please refer to disclosures for important information on ratings/rankings. **ShareAction conducted a survey (“Point of No Returns”, March 2020) of 75 of the world’s largest asset managers across 17 countries (based on AUM as of December 31, 2017 according to IPE’s 2018 Top Asset Managers List).https://shareaction.org/proxy-votingrecords-challenge-asset-managers-responsible-investment-claims/. ***Approximately 29% of signatories received an A+ score for PRI strategy and governance module in 2020.
Aegon AM - A Recognized Leader In Responsible Investing
Over the last 30 years, we have built a comprehensive responsible investment approach consisting of three pillars: ESG integration, active ownership and solutions. Through our dedicated responsible investment team, we are continually expanding ESG integration across investment strategies, strengthening our active ownership efforts and expanding our client-centric responsible investment strategies.
We recently added more team members to our RI team, expanded our engagements, increased our voting activities and continued to collaborate with research analysts and portfolio managers to support ESG integration practices. As we look ahead, it is our privilege to help our clients pursue better long-term outcomes while contributing to sustainable capital markets and impactful economic activities.
We remain committed to responsible investing and aspire to drive the industry forward by promoting best practices for the potential benefit of our clients, the industry and society at large.
Responsible investment quick facts
- $206.4 billion AuM in responsible investment solutions*
- 17 professionals in a dedicated Responsible Investment team*
- A+ PRI RI strategy and governance**
*As of December 31, 2021. Assets under management/advisement excludes joint ventures. Responsible investment products and services may vary regionally. Past rankings are no guarantee of future rankings. Please refer to disclosures for important information on ratings/rankings. **Approximately 29% of signatories received an A+ score for PRI strategy and governance module in 2020