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PIMCO integrates its European ETF business

PIMCO fully integrates its European UCITS ETF suite with its global ETF platform to facilitate further expansion in EMEA and beyond

 

LONDON, (April 27, 2020)-- PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, is integrating its European UCITS ETF business with its global ETF platform. As part of the integration, PIMCO and Invesco will cease their European distribution partnership as of June 12, 2020. The firms have collaborated closely since taking this decision in 2019 to devise and implement a seamless transition process that acts in the best interests of investors, and will continue to do so throughout the transition period.

This alignment with PIMCO’s global ETF platform will help drive the strategic expansion of the firm’s $8,5 billion European ETF business (as of March 31, 2020). Globally, PIMCO manages over $29 billion in ETF assets across fixed income and smart beta equity strategies, and is one of the largest providers of actively managed fixed income ETFs worldwide.

Craig Dawson, Managing Director and Head of PIMCO EMEA, said: “Integrating our European UCITS ETF business with our global platform will enable us to continue to offer superior fixed income ETF solutions to clients and prospects throughout EMEA.” Ryan Blute, Managing Director and Head of PIMCO’s Global Wealth Management business in EMEA, added: “Our established ETF range complements our UCITS fund offerings in Europe, giving clients access to PIMCO’s time-tested active fixed income management via whichever investment vehicle best suits their investment needs.”

There will be no changes to portfolio management, investment strategy or fee structure of the respective ETFs. The distribution and servicing of the listed ETFs will revert to PIMCO along with a change of name to reflect PIMCO’s sole in-house distribution model, as of June 12, 2020. PIMCO’s UCITS ETF solutions are available to investors in a number of countries primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as Latin America (LatAm) and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

For more information please visit: https://nl.pimco.com/en-nl/investments/etfs

Media Contacts

Michael Reid
Global Head of Corporate Communications – New York
+1.212.597.1301
michael.reid@pimco.com

Agnes Crane
U.S. Corporate Communications – New York
+1.212.597.1054
agnes.crane@pimco.com

Joy Sheetz
U.S. Corporate Communications – New York
+1.646.870.2025
joy.sheetz@pimco.com

Laura Batty
U.S. Corporate Communications – Newport Beach
+1.949.720.6209
laura.batty@pimco.com

Lisa Papas
U.S. Corporate Communications – Newport Beach
+1.949.720.6751
lisa.papas@pimco.com

Laura Thomas
UK & EMEA Corporate Communications – London
+44 203 640 1520
laura.thomas@uk.pimco.com

Wendy Svirakova
UK & EMEA Corporate Communications – London
+44 203 640 1237
wendy.svirakova@pimco.com

Li Anne Wong
APAC Corporate Communications – Singapore
+65 6491 8068
lianne.wong@pimco.com

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About PIMCO

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 45+ years since, we have continued to bring innovation and expertise to our partnership with clients seeking the best investment solutions. Today we have offices across the globe and 2,800+ professionals united by a single purpose: creating opportunities for investors in every environment. PIMCO is owned by Allianz S.E., a leading global diversified financial services provider.

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