Our History

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Amova Asset Management Americas founded in 1984, delivers forward-thinking investment solutions to clients around the world. Headquartered in Tokyo, we bring together a diverse team of over 200 investment professionals from more than 25 nationalities, providing a truly global perspective.

Our unwavering commitment to long-term client success is reflected in our partnerships with institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and high-net-worth individuals. We offer tailored solutions aligned with their vision and ambition.

  • In New York, we provide macro strategies, OCIO services, innovative equity strategies, and sub-advisory solutions
  • Our Global Equity team in Edinburgh manages over USD$5 billion* in a concentrated portfolio of "Future Quality" companies
  • Our Japan Equity teams in Tokyo oversee more than USD$16 billion* in actively managed strategies
  • From Singapore, we manage Asia ex-Japan equities, Asia credit, and Multi-Asset strategies
  • Our London office delivers global fixed income solutions

With a global footprint and a shared vision, we are dedicated to delivering superior results aligned with our client’s objectives and missions.

*As of March 31, 2025

Amova Asset Management Global History

1959 December Established Nikko Securities Investment
Trust and Management Co., Ltd.

1981 September Established Nikko International Capital
Management Co., Ltd.

1999 April Established Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM)

(Nikko Securities Investment Trust & Management Co., Ltd. and Nikko International Capital Management Co., Ltd. merged)

Company name changed to Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 2025 September

Nikko Securities Investment Trust and Management Co., Ltd.

1959 DecemberEstablished in 1959 December
1961 JanuaryFirst investment trust launched: the Nikko Bond Fund
1984 JuneNew York office opened
1987 AprilLondon office opened
1990 AprilSingapore office opens

 

Nikko International Capital Management Co., Ltd.

1981 SeptemberEstablished in 1981 September
1984 MarchLondon office opened
1987 FebruaryRegistered as investment adviser
1987 JuneBecame licensed for discretionary asset management
1988 AprilSingapore office opened
1990 AprilCompany entered corporate pension fund market

 

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.

1999 AprilEstablished Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko Securities Investment Trust & Management Co., Ltd. and Nikko International Capital Management Co., Ltd. merged)
1999 AugustLaunched first SRI fund in Japan *1
2000 MarchSigned the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Statement by Financial Institutions on Environmental & Sustainable Development, in line with Nikko AM's approach to responsible investment
2001  JanuaryThe head office was relocated to 1-1-3 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
2001  JulyLaunched Japan's first investment in-kind ETF *1
2003 DecemberBecame first Japanese asset manager to gain Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) status in China *1
2005 FebruaryLaunched world's first China A Shares Equity fund outside of China *2
2007 AprilInvested in Chinese asset manager Rongtong Fund Management Co., Ltd.
2007 SeptemberThe head office was relocated to 9-7-1 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo
2007 OctoberBecame a signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (UNPRI)
2007 NovemberNikko AM International, Inc. and Nikko Alternative Asset Management, Inc. merged to form Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc.
2008 FebruaryLaunched Nikko AM Fund Academy to provide investment education to distributors and investors
2009 OctoberSumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited) acquired 98.54% of our shares
2010 FebruaryLaunched world's first fund investing in World Bank Green Bonds *1
2011 MarchCompleted acquisition of Tyndall Investments, gaining strong foothold in Australia and New Zealand
2011 SeptemberSigned strategic alliance with DBS Bank; strengthens investment team and expands distribution coverage.

2011 September

Completed acquisition of DBS Asset Management of Singapore

2011 OctoberDBS Asset Management renamed company Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited
2013 October

Acquired Treasury Asia Asset Management Limited to strengthen Asian equity investment capabilities

2014 AprilFukuoka office opened
2014 MayOne of the first asset managers in Singapore to be awarded RQFII
2014 JulyLaunched Singapore’s first Chinese onshore bond fund *1
2014 August

Hired a Global Equities team in Edinburgh

2014 August

Launched Multi-Asset capability in Singapore

2014 SeptemberAligned Tyndall brand names in Australia and New Zealand with the firm’s global name, Nikko Asset Management
2015 August

Launched Japan's first Robotics Equity fund*1

2017 March

Launched its first ETF outside of Japan on the SGX*1

2017 AugustPartnered with ARK Invest for Disruptive Innovation Investment Solutions
2018 JuneCommitted to the UN’s Women’s Empowerment Principles
2019 January

Nikko Asset Management Europe Ltd. (German Branch) opened

2019 JuneTransitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee on the Board
2019 AugustPublished inaugural Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report
2020 MarchIssued first Sustainability Report
2021 AprilEntered into partnership in Australia with Yarra Capital Management
2022 AugustLaunched “Tracers”, a series of low-cost funds exclusively for online distribution, using a rules-based “tracing” approach.
2022 MayBecame signatory to the UK Stewardship Code (UKSC)
2024 JanuaryInvested in Osmosis, a UK-based sustainable investment manager specialising in resource efficient strategies
2024 MayInvested in Tikehau Capital, French asset management company
2024 SeptemberNikko Asset Management Luxembourg S.A. (Dutch Branch) opened

 

Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd.

2025 SeptemberCompany name changed to Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd.
*1 Based on Amova Asset Management's research
*2 Except for mutual funds launched in Mainland China (based on Amova Asset Management's research)

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