Architas | Who we are

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We are a global asset manager overseeing €29.9bn on behalf of clients across Europe and Asia as at 31st March 2023.

Our story began in 2008. We launched as a specialist investment manager within the AXA Group with the goal to combine some of the best fund managers from around the world into diversified investment solutions. It’s this multi-manager approach, which enables us to partner with ‘best-in-class’ fund managers across a range of asset classes, investing in geographies around the world, and distributing these investments through AXA in many countries.

As an active investor, we manage investments internationally on behalf of institutional and retail clients. We strive to cut through investment complexity, so you don’t have to.

Choosing investments can be a daunting experience. That’s why, at Architas, we’ve simplified the process by offering a range of investment solutions to meet the varying needs of today’s investors. At every stage, our aim is to focus on delivering returns for clients and controlling the risks they are exposed to. Whether it’s achieving growth, generating an income or preserving wealth, we want to help our clients fulfil their investment aims.

Matthieu André
CEO, Architas

Our Timeline

2008

CEO: n/a Global assets: n/a Country presence: n/a

2008

2008 Architas born
Architas is born with a dozen employees

2009

2009 Architas Belgium
AXA Private Management created in Belgium

2010

2010 France
AXA Private Management created in France -- Hans Georgeson joins as MD of UK business

2015

2015 Architas UK joins AXA PM
Architas UK joins AXA Private Management in France and Belgium to become AXA’s multi-manager hub for Europe

2017

Integration of Axa Life Invest -- expansion into Asia

2018

2018 Architas Ltd
Architas Ltd is formed and company registered in France to align the Architas entities as part of its long-term strategy

2019

2019 Architas Ltd
Architas Ltd acquires Architas Multi-Manager Europe Limited (AMMEL) and opens an office in Dublin

2020

2020 Architas Asia
Architas launches Architas Asia Limited, based in Hong Kong.

2020

AXA Asset Management Indonesia becomes Architas Asset Management Indonesia, growing our footprint in Asia.

2020

UK adviser focused part of the business is sold as the business realigns to focus on delivering becoming the exclusive Unit Linked partner for the AXA Group.

2022

Architas launches first SFDR Article 9 fund in the new E.P.I.C range, allowing investors to make ethical and prosperous investment choices.

2023

To fuel the growth of the next phase of development of the Architas business, in January a new business unit was created within AXA IM with the primary objective to simplify our offering for our clients and provide them with a one-stop shop for UL products and services.

Your latest insights

Access a range of articles, podcasts, videos and useful materials from our expert team at Architas and our leading, global fund group partners. You will find information on a variety of topics such as financial markets, multi-manager investing, macroeconomics, responsible investing and ESG and themes such as Megatrends to help keep you up to speed on the latest news and views.

Dedollarisation

Article | Market updates | 22/05/2023

Although seen by many as the ultimate safe haven currency, the global turmoil and geopolitical tensions of recent years have triggered a questioning of the US dollar’s dominance. This in turn has prompted predictions of a trend towards ‘dedollarisation’, as other countries reduce their reliance on the mighty greenback.

Panel Podcast: Global markets – glass half empty...

Article | Podcasts | 16/05/2023

Equity markets have spent the last month moving in a relatively narrow range. There seem to be multiple headwinds. Even before the regional banking crisis in the US, higher interest rates have curbed the demand for credit, while core inflation remains stubbornly high.

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The View - asset allocation update

Article | Investments | 12/05/2023

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) both delivered 25 basis points interest rate hikes, although neither definitively indicated that this would be their final upward move. Meanwhile, First Republic, another mid-sized US bank, was taken over after being hit by massive deposit outflows.

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