Our Distribution & Wealth division welcomed a delegation from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to our headquarters, marking the strengthening of our relationship with a leading Asian client.
Composed of 29 senior executives, the delegation of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's leading bank in terms of total assets and designated a global systemically important bank, was in France as part of a 9-day continuing education program at HEC Paris.
Strategic importance of the visit
ICBC is a gateway to the Chinese financial system and a potential key strategic partner for us. This visit was an opportunity to exchange directly with ICBC's key executives, to strengthen our relationship and to showcase our expertise in global financial markets, Asia and innovative wealth solutions.
The delegation had expressed interest in visiting a leading French financial institution during their stay, and through Pierre Blanchet (Head of Investment Solutions and Professor at HEC Paris), we proposed to combine the HEC Paris conference with insightful presentations from Amundi, as well as exchanges at our headquarters.
Program Highlights
The program began with a warm welcome and a brief introduction by Victoria Yang (Deputy Managing Director of Amundi Advisory Beijing), setting the stage for Pierre Blanchet's lecture at HEC Paris, who shared his insights on global financial markets, macro-strategy and investment innovation.
Then, Thierry Ancona (Global Head of Sales, Distribution & Wealth) presented our references, followed by Marco Tang (Deputy Managing Director of Amundi Hong Kong and Head of Distribution for China and Hong Kong) who focused on Asia. Philippe d'Orgeval (Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Group) then highlighted Amundi's many investment and research capacities. The show continued with Matthieu Guignard (Global Head of Wealth Solutions), who presented Amundi Wealth Solutions, before delving into the exploration of a client case.
The sessions concluded with a wrap-up and Q&A session, followed by a souvenir presentation and a group photo to mark the occasion.
A strategic step
This visit was more than an exchange of ideas, it marked a milestone in strengthening our relationship with ICBC, aligning with their strategic priorities, and continuing to position us as a trusted partner in China's ever-changing financial landscape.
