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In November 2021, BMO GAM (EMEA) became part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, bringing additional capabilities in areas such as investment solutions, alternatives and responsible investment, as well as a range of investment trusts.
Since then, we have been working hard to bring together the best of both organisations in a considered and thoughtful way with a focus on client outcomes. From 4 July 2022 we are united under one brand, unified in a common goal – your success.
What changes will I see?
We are removing the BMO name and brand from our business on 4 July 2022, bringing the business under the Columbia Threadneedle Investments brand and look and feel. This is a significant milestone in our transition to become one integrated organisation, following the acquisition of BMO GAM (EMEA) by Columbia Threadneedle’s parent company Ameriprise Financial, Inc. last year.
This will impact a number of areas:
- The BMO brand is being removed and replaced with Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
- BMO funds are changing to the ‘CT’ naming convention and in some instances the fund names may also change. ISINs are not changing.
- BMO Savings Plans have a new CT prefix.
- ‘Threadneedle’ branded OEIC funds have changed to the ‘CT’ naming convention. ISINs have not changed. Please note that Threadneedle SICAV funds have no name changes at this point.
- BMO legal entity names have changed. Click here for a list of the entity name changes.
- The names of BMO and some Threadneedle branded funds, strategies and composites will be updated on databases and platforms.
Whatever world you want, we can help you reach it
We are excited to present our expanded range of products and solutions under one unified brand.
There is a strong cultural fit between the two firms, which will be further strengthened as we come together under the Columbia Threadneedle Investments brand. We share a client-centric culture, a collaborative and research-based investment approach, and a long-held commitment to responsible investment principles. The world is continually changing, and with it our clients’ needs, which is why we are always evolving. Whatever world you want, our purpose is to help you achieve it.
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