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Amundi Enhances Sustainable ETF Fixed Income Range with Launch of Euro Ultra-Short Maturity Corporate Bond ESG ETF
London, UK, 30 March 2021
Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager[1] and a pioneer in Responsible Investing, today announces the expansion of its ESG ETF range, with the launch of an additional fixed income fund, the “Amundi Euro Corp 0-1Y ESG - UCITS ETF DR”. Listed on Xetra, the ETF is offered to investors with a competitive ongoing charge (OGC) of 0.08%[2].
Amundi has a long heritage over 40 years of bond investing and more than € 790 billion[3] in fixed income assets under management. Combining this expertise with an undisputable leadership in responsible investing, Amundi is ideally positioned to accompany investors in their ESG transition, providing them with a robust range of sustainable fixed income investment solutions.
The Amundi Euro Corp 0-1Y ESG - UCITS ETF DR:
- Provides exposure to investment grade, euro-denominated bonds with an ultra-short maturity of between 1 month and 1 year along with strict ESG screening.
- Applies exclusion filters on companies involved in controversial activities including adult entertainment, tobacco, weapons and thermal coal[4].
With the addition of this new fund, Amundi now offers investors the core fixed income building blocks with a high intensity ESG integration. The range now comprises exposure to Euro Aggregate SRI, Euro Corporate SRI, Euro Corporate SRI 0-3 and US Corporate SRI and ultra-short 0-1Y Euro Corporate ESG indices. All these ETFs are classified under Article 8 of SFDR.
Fannie Wurtz, Head of Amundi ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta, says: “We fundamentally believe that ETFs play an important role in democratising ESG. With this addition to our range we are empowering all investors to cost-effectively integrate ESG in this core fixed income exposure.”
Amundi is a recognised European leader in the ETF market and offers over 150 ETFs[5] across all main asset classes, geographic regions and a large number of sectors and themes. Amundi is leading the ESG transformation and its ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta platform is known for its wide range of high-quality, cost-effective ESG solutions.
Further information about Amundi ETF can be found on the amundietf.com website.
Footnotes
- Source IPE “Top 500 asset managers” published in June 2020 and based on AUM as of end December 2019
- OGC: Ongoing charges - annual, all taxes included. The ongoing charges represent the charges taken from the fund over a year. Until the fund has closed its accounts for the first time, the ongoing charges are estimated. Transaction cost and commissions may occur when trading ETFs.
- Source: Amundi, as of end December 2020
- In addition to adult entertainment, tobacco, weapons and thermal coal companies, exclusion filters are also applied to companies involved in Alcohol, Gambling, Nuclear Power, GMO and oil sands sectors.
- Source : Amundi ETF as of end Februray 2021
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Fannie Wurtz was Global Head of ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta Sales at Amundi before being appointed Managing Director Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta in April 2016.
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About Amundi
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players[1], offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.
With its six international investment hubs[2], financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 4,500 employees in nearly 40 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages nearly €1.6 trillion of assets[3].
Amundi, a Trusted Partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
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