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KBC Asset Management
KBC Asset Management is a Brussels-based asset manager. It oversees approximately $300.2 billion in assets across three funds, primarily focusing on Europe.
KBC Asset Management
KBC Asset Management is a Brussels-based asset manager. It oversees approximately $300.2 billion in assets across three funds, primarily focusing on Europe.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1935
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Brussels
Corporate office
Brussels, Belgium
Frequently asked questions
How is KBC Asset Management related to KBC Group?
KBC Asset Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of KBC Group, the Belgian bancassurer. It functions as the group's central investment management arm, providing fund management, research, and portfolio construction services to KBC's banking and insurance divisions. The firm's products are distributed primarily through KBC's retail network in Belgium and its Central European subsidiaries.
What is KBC Asset Management's approach to sustainable investing?
KBC Asset Management was among the early European adopters of formal ESG integration. The firm developed proprietary exclusion criteria that screen out companies involved in controversial weapons, tobacco, thermal coal, and other activities it deems inconsistent with responsible investment. It offers a dedicated SRI fund range and has expanded into thematic ESG strategies targeting climate transition, water, and healthcare.
Which geographic markets does KBC Asset Management focus on?
The firm's activities are concentrated in KBC Group's core markets: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Its investment strategies, while primarily European-focused in fixed income and equities, also include global mandates. The distribution reach mirrors KBC's branch network across these countries.
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