Amundi Japan

What Amundi Japan does

Amundi Japan (アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社) is the Japanese operating subsidiary of Amundi Group, Europe's largest asset manager and a global top-10 player by assets under management (~€2.3 trillion group AUM as of March 2026, per IPE Top 500 December 2024). The firm manages and distributes investment trusts (mutual funds) and ETFs to Japanese retail and institutional investors, with a registered financial instruments business operator license (Kanto Local Finance Bureau 金商第350号). Its full-stack product suite spans the Amundi Index Series (Japan high-dividend, India, European Strategic Autonomy, European equities — all NISA growth-investment枠 eligible), thematic funds (Next-Generation Medical Technology, India All-Cap Value Growth), income-distribution funds (Mirai Teikibin, AUM exceeding ¥160 billion as of April 2026), the First Eagle Fund Series, the Target Japan Fund (AUM exceeding ¥100 billion as of February 2026), and the European High Yield Bond Fund. ETF distribution draws on Amundi Group's #1 European UCITS ETF position (32.6 trillion yen in ETF assets, 300+ ETFs per ETFGI December 2023).

The business operates a dual go-to-market model. Retail funds are distributed indirectly through a nationwide network of "selling companies" (販売会社) — banks, securities firms, and insurance carriers — supplemented by a newly announced Mizuho Securities partnership (March 2026) for the India fund. Institutional business — pension funds, corporate treasury, and insurance balance sheets — is served directly by a dedicated institutional sales team with bespoke investment and stewardship solutions. Revenue is predominantly recurring management and advisory fees on investment trusts and ETFs, with pricing disclosed per-prospectus. Customer segments span Japanese individual investors (especially NISA-eligible products), selling intermediaries, and pension/corporate institutional clients.

Amundi Japan's strategic identity is anchored in responsible investment. It was an early signatory of the Japan Stewardship Code (2014), a founding signatory of UN PRI, a member of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (2021), a member of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Asset Manager Initiative (2017), and a participant in the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund (2026). It operates one of the largest stewardship platforms in asset management — engaging 2,948 investee companies, attending 10,851 shareholder meetings, and achieving a 45% positive-engagement outcome rate in 2025 — supported by a proprietary ESG rating methodology and a dedicated ESG Research Department established in 2015. The firm localizes engagement through Japanese-language content (the 'おかねの羅針盤' financial planning magazine, ESG email magazine, the Furanka seminar team) and was recognized with the ESG Finance Award Japan Silver (Ministry of Environment, 2020), UN PRI 5-star Policy Governance Strategy rating (2024), and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women Advancement Award (2025).

Name

Amundi Japan

Legal name

Amundi Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (アムンディ・サービス株式会社)

Website

https://amundi.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amundi Japan (アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社) is the Japanese subsidiary of Amundi Group, Europe's largest asset manager. It manages and distributes investment trusts and ETFs — including the Amundi Index Series, thematic, and ESG funds — to Japanese retail investors (via banks, securities, and insurance networks) and institutional pension/corporate clients, with a leadership focus on responsible investment and stewardship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fund of Funds & Multi-Manager Mutual Funds (FSAAAEAL), ESG Integration / Responsible Investment Funds (Broad ESG) (FSANAJAL), Pension Master Trusts, Superannuation & Provident Funds (FSAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Asset management services
• Investment trust funds
• ETF management
• ESG responsible investing
• Institutional pension management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Trust Management Fees: Amundi Japan generates revenue primarily through management fees charged on investment trusts and funds it manages. The company offers various fund categories including index funds, active equity funds, bond funds, and ESG-focused products.
2. ETF Operations: As part of Amundi Group, the company manages ETF products, with over 32.6 trillion yen in UCITS ETF assets under management, generating fee-based revenue from exchange-traded fund operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amundi Japan is an asset management company that manages and distributes investment trust funds (mutual funds), index and thematic equity funds, fixed income funds, and ETFs for Japanese individual and institutional investors. It earns management fees on the funds it manages and distributes its products primarily through banks, securities companies, and insurance companies as selling companies, while serving institutional clients such as pension funds and corporate treasuries through a dedicated sales team.

Product overview

Amundi Japan operates as a diversified investment management company offering multiple fund products. The core product lineup includes the Amundi Index Series (passive and active index funds covering global, Japanese, Indian, and European equities), thematic equity funds (India All-Cap Value Growth, Next Generation Medical Technology), income distribution funds (Mirai Teikibin), the First Eagle Fund Series, European High Yield Bond Fund, and the Target Japan Fund. The company also manages ETF products, positioning itself as Europe's largest ETF provider with over ¥32 trillion in assets. The funds serve individual investors (through NISA and regular investment accounts) and institutional investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amundi Index Series (アムンディ・インデックスシリーズ): A series of index funds including Japan high-dividend stocks, emerging market equities, European strategic autonomous stocks, and European equities, available via NISA growth investment枠.
• Amundi Mirai Teikibin (アムンディ・みらい定期便)
• Amundi India All-Cap Value Growth Fund (アムンディ・インド・オールキャップ割安成長株ファンド)
• Amundi First Eagle Fund Series (アムンディ ファースト・イーグル ファンドシリーズ)
• Amundi Target Japan Strategy (アムンディ・ターゲット・ジャパン戦略)
• Amundi Next-Generation Medical Technology Fund (アムンディ・次世代医療テクノロジー・ファンド)
• Amundi European High Yield Bond Fund (アムンディ・欧州ハイ・イールド債券ファンド)
• Furanka (フランカ)
• SMBC-Amundi Climate Action (ＳＭＢＣ・アムンディ クライメート・アクション)
• Amundi DC Fund Global Equity Climate Change (アムンディＤＣファンド 世界株式・気候変動対応)

Products and services

• Amundi Index Series (アムンディ・インデックスシリーズ) A series of index-based funds covering global high-dividend equities, Japanese high-dividend stocks, Indian equities, European strategic autonomy stocks, and European stocks, all eligible for NISA growth investment frame. Designed for Japanese individual investors seeking diversified passive index exposure.
• Amundi India All-Cap Value Growth Fund (アムンディ・インド・オールキャップ割安成長株ファンド) An Indian equity fund utilizing an all-cap and value-growth strategy to select undervalued growth stocks across large, mid, and small caps for long-term growth opportunities. Targeted at Japanese individual investors seeking India thematic exposure.
• Amundi Mirai Teikibin (アムンディ・みらい定期便) A sustainable fund designed to provide monthly distributions while extending asset longevity, targeted at asset formation for the 100-year lifespan era. AUM exceeded ¥160 billion as of April 2026. Suitable for Japanese individual investors seeking regular income.
• Amundi First Eagle Fund Series (アムンディ ファースト・イーグル ファンドシリーズ) A fund series designed to perform in uncertain times and positioned as suitable for inflation protection. Targeted at Japanese individual investors seeking uncorrelated, defensive fund exposure.
• Amundi Next-Generation Medical Technology Fund (アムンディ・次世代医療テクノロジー・ファンド) A fund focused on next-generation medical technology and healthcare innovation driven by technological advancement. Targets Japanese investors seeking thematic exposure to healthcare innovation.
• Amundi European High Yield Bond Fund (アムンディ・欧州ハイ・イールド債券ファンド) A European high-yield bond fund combining bond yield income with foreign exchange transaction premiums. Targets Japanese retail investors seeking non-JPY fixed income exposure.
• Amundi Target Japan Fund (アムンディ・ターゲット・ジャパン戦略) A Japanese equity fund focusing on Japanese stock opportunities and active investment strategy. AUM exceeded ¥100 billion as of February 2026. Targeted at Japanese investors seeking domestic equity exposure.
• Amundi ETF (UCITS ETFs) Europe's largest ETF provider offering over 300 ETFs with ¥32+ trillion in ETF assets under management. Exchange-traded fund products for investors seeking liquid, low-cost passive exposure to diversified asset classes.
• Institutional Asset Management Services Tailored investment solutions and ESG integration mandates for Japanese institutional investors including pension funds, corporate treasury, and insurance companies, with stewardship and engagement services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,948 companies engaged in 2025 for ESG dialogue and stewardship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Global Green Bond Initiative FundflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Amundi participated in launching one of the world's largest blended finance funds - the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund - supporting sustainable finance and green bond investments globally.
• Asset Management Women's ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Amundi Japan participates in the Asset Management Women's Forum, working with 26 member companies to promote women's advancement in the asset management industry in Japan.
• One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Asset Manager InitiativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2017Amundi joined the initiative alongside French President Macron to help sovereign wealth funds integrate climate risk analysis into portfolio management, supporting the Paris Agreement goals.
• Japan Stewardship CodecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2014Amundi Japan was among the first Japanese asset managers to sign the Japan Stewardship Code (Japanese version of stewardship code), committing to responsible investment practices and engagement with investee companies.
• UN PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmundi is a founding signatory of UN PRI, committing to incorporate ESG factors into investment analysis and ownership practices since the initiative's inception.
• 30% Club Japan Investor GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmundi participates in the 30% Club Japan Investor Group, working with 33 Japanese asset owners and managers to achieve 30% women on TOPIX100 boards by 2030.
• Net Zero Asset Managers InitiativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmundi joined the initiative committing to support the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning investment portfolios with climate objectives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nomura Asset Management: Japan's largest domestic asset manager offering a broad lineup of investment trusts, ETFs, and institutional mandates. Directly comparable as a Japan-headquartered, multi-channel mutual fund and asset management business serving retail and institutional clients.
• Asset Management One: Asset management arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, offering investment trusts, pensions, and ETFs to Japanese retail and institutional investors. Directly comparable in product mix, distribution model, and target customer segments.
• Daiwa Asset Management: Japanese asset manager providing investment trusts and institutional mandates, now part of Daiwa SBI. Comparable in operating model, product structure, and reliance on bank/securities distribution channels.
• BlackRock Japan: Japanese subsidiary of the world's largest asset manager, competing head-to-head with Amundi Japan in ETFs, index funds, and institutional mandates, including ESG integration offerings.
• Schroder Investment Management Japan: Japan subsidiary of global asset manager Schroders, offering funds, institutional mandates, and ESG strategies. Comparable as a global-to-Japan asset manager with similar multi-channel distribution.
• Tokio Marine Asset Management: Japanese asset manager affiliated with Tokio Marine group, offering investment trusts and pension/institutional mandates. Comparable in product mix, ESG offerings, and Japanese distribution through banking and insurance channels.
• Vanguard Investments Japan: Japanese arm of Vanguard, offering low-cost index funds and ETFs. Directly comparable in passive product set and NISA-eligible offerings, and a key competitor on price in Japan's index category.
• Pictet Asset Management Japan: Swiss global asset manager with a Japan entity offering thematic and high-conviction strategies to institutional and retail investors. Comparable across global thematic products and institutional client base.
• Goldman Sachs Asset Management Japan: Japan presence of a major global asset manager offering active, quantitative, and alternative strategies to institutional and retail investors. Comparable across institutional sales, ESG, and product breadth.
• Nikko Asset Management (Sumitomo Mitsui DS AM): Major Japanese asset manager (now under Sumitomo Mitsui DS Financial Group) offering investment trusts and pension management. Comparable across retail fund lineup, institutional business, and ESG strategies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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