BPCE Explores Options for Natixis Asset Management Arm

The Natixis SA headquarters in Paris.

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French financial group BPCE SA is exploring strategic options for its $1.2 trillion Natixis Investment Managers business, people familiar with the matter said.

BPCE has been working with advisers to study a range of possibilities for the asset manager, the people said. It’s open to selling a majority stake though could also opt to divest a minority holding, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing non-public information.