Amundi SGR announces the entry of Stefano Acquati as new Senior Relationship Manager within the "Third Parties Distribution" team, with the aim of strengthening its positioning as a provider of investment solutions for partner networks.
Acquati, with over 25 years of experience in the sector, will be responsible for identifying new distribution channels and entering into new commercial placement agreements, as well as consolidating relationships with banks and financial promotion networks that already place Amundi products. also organizing financial and product training and information meetings in the area.
The approximately 140 mutual funds and sub-funds of Amundi's Luxembourg Sicav are currently distributed by over 150 different channels including asset management companies, distribution networks and private banking networks, for assets placed equal to over 6 billion euro (data as at 31.12.2012).
"The strengthening of the commercial team dedicated to the placement agents of Amundi products in Italy represents the necessary step to consolidate our presence, particularly in the networks of financial advisors, after the placement agreements concluded with important partners" - underlined Gabriele Tavazzani, Co-General Manager and sales and marketing manager of Amundi Sgr. “The proximity to the distribution networks, the availability, timeliness and transparency of the information provided to the placers constitute the level of support necessary for the financial advisors for a better knowledge not only of the characteristics of the products but also of the best way to promote their placement in a logic of portfolio and consultancy which represents the main method of distribution of the networks in Italy”.
“Amundi's offer – says Paolo Proli, Head of Third Parties Distribution of Amundi Sgr – allows us to distinguish ourselves from competitors both for the excellent results in terms of relative performance and for the different and complementary management approach compared to our main competitors making us distinctive, yet complementary at the same time, in the range of products available to our employment networks".
Amundi ranks 2nd in Europe and 9th in the world in the asset management sector, with assets under management of almost 750 billion euro. Present on major financial markets in almost thirty countries, Amundi offers a complete range of products, covering all asset classes and major currencies. Amundi also develops savings solutions suited to the needs of over 100 million private customers worldwide and creates tailor-made, efficient and innovative products for institutional customers, adapted to each individual's business and risk profile.
