Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe, an independent asset management company, is taking a minority stake in IZNES, the first European marketplace for blockchain-based fund investments. This acquisition marks an important step towards the digital transformation of fund distribution and opens up new opportunities for investors.
IZNES offers asset management companies a disruptive alternative to traditional distribution channels, enabling them to benefit from the advantages of blockchain technology. Thanks to this innovative platform, investors can subscribe directly to all types of French, Luxembourg and Irish funds with asset managers. This solution significantly facilitates the subscription processes, providing an improved and more efficient customer experience.
By choosing IZNES as its partner, Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe aims to become one of the most innovative players in the asset management sector by adopting the latest technological advances. This collaboration will enable the management company to optimise its operations and take advantage of the many benefits offered by blockchain technology, through direct contact with its clients and a reduction in transaction costs. The listing of Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe's range of funds on IZNES has already begun.
"We are pleased to partner with IZNES, a leading player in blockchain-based fund distribution," says Pierre Baudard, Managing Partner of Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe. "This partnership will enable us to simplify and improve our fund distribution process, while offering our clients an unprecedented level of security and efficiency. We are confident that this collaboration will help strengthen our market position and better serve the needs of our institutional and retail clients”.
Christophe Lepitre, Chairman of IZNES: "I am delighted that Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe has taken a stake in IZNES, which marks an important step in our development. The group has solid experience in fund management and distribution, which will be invaluable to us. In addition, the range of products available to investors on IZNES is enriched by Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe funds".
For more information
Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe
Muriel Helvadjian
Tel: +33 1 40 74 49 24
muriel.helvadjian@rothschildandco.com
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