Milestones
Notable achievements within just a decade have helped consolidate Yapı Kredi Asset Management position paving the way for future growth.
Milestones
2023
- Total of 11 mutual & hedge funds issued in 2023 as well as a Venture Capital Fund which can be sold to qualified investors.
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management's total value dated fund size exceeded 100 billion TL.
- YKAM was awarded by 4 different magazines; as "Best Asset Management Company,Turkey 2023" by Global Business and Finance Magazine, World Business Stars Magazine and Finance Derivative Magazine and as "Best Pension Funds Management,Turkey 2023" by Global Business Magazine.
- A youtube channel has been established and market information and product based videos are posted regularly.
- As part of the Social Responsibility project conducted by Ege University, training was provided in the "Improvement of Financial Literacy Processes Project."
2022
- By establishing 25 new hedge funds, the number of investors in hedge funds increased by 276 percent.
- Discreationary Portfolio Management increased its total (exc. Mutual Funds) size by 738 percent with new products.
- YKAM was awarded "Turkey's Best Portfolio Management Company" by two different magazines, Global Brands and Global Banking&Finance, and "The Most Distinguished Investment Advisory Company - 2022" by Finance Derivative Magazine.
2021
- YKAM, rose to mutual & hedge funds market leader in 2021*
- In order to provide social benefits and protect our world, YKAM develops sustainable financial products and supports the transfer of individual investments to these resources. Clean Energy Variable Fund has launched on September 27, 2021.
- YKAM has been awarded by International Business Magazine and 2 different companies prestigious by, "Best Pension Funds Management Company, Turkey 2021" and "Best Asset Management Company, Turkey 2021" in the category of was awarded with 5 awards.
*According to total size of Mutual&Hedge Funds managed as of 31.12.2021, TEFAS Fund Information Platform data.
2020
- First fund of funds which is managed by the help of an algo-model.
- YKAM has won “Pension Funds Management - 2019 Highest Return” award of Turkish Capital Markets for the fourth time in a row.
- YKAM has been awarded by Global Brands Magazine and 3 different companies by "Best Asset Management Company,Turkey" and "Best Pension Funds Management,Turkey" awards.
2019
- The first redeeming hedge fund issued in the sector
- Awarded by 9 different prize by distinguished international magazines which also includes World Finance.
2018
- 6 prestigious global magazine awarded YKAM
- YKAM won “Pension Fund Management - 2017 Highest Return” award of Turkish Capital Markets Association for the third time in a row.
- Started to work with 6 different pension companies.
2017
- YKAM awarded by Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine and Finance Digest Magazine with 4 awards
- YKAM won “Pension Fund Management - 2016 Highest Return” award of Turkish Capital Markets Association for the second time in a row
- Launched first fund of funds, reached to TL 651 billion
2016
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by EMEA Finance Magazine as Best Asset Manager in the category of Europe Banking Awards 2015
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has won “Pension Fund Management - 2015 Highest Return” award of Turkish Capital Markets Association
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Brands Magazine as Best Asset Management Company, Turkey in the category of Banking / Finance Awards 2016
2015
- Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Yapı Kredi Asset Management's "Highest Standards (tur)*" grade which is the top grade in Fitch's scale of asset manager rating
- Only rated asset manager company in Turkey, Yapı Kredi Asset Management's 4 Mutual Funds' grade has been reaffirmed, 3 Pension Funds has been rated at "Good".
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Brands Magazine as "Best Asset Management Brand, Turkey" in the category of Banking / Finance Awards 2015
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by EMEA Finance Magazine as "Best Asset Manager,Turkey" in the category of Europe Banking Awards 2014
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Business Worldwide Magazine as "Asset Management Firm of the Year, Turkey" in the category of The M&A Awards 2015
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Banking and Finance Review as "Best Asset Management Company, Turkey 2015" in the category of Global Banking & Finance Review Awards – 2015
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by International Finance Magazine as Best Asset Management Company, Turkey 2015 in the category of Financial Awards 2015
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Finance Magazine as "World's Best Asset Managers for Corporates, Turkey" in the category of 2015 World's Best Asset Managers for Corporates
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Investor Magazine as "Asset Manager of Turkey: Yapı Kredi Asset Management" in the category of Global Investor/ISF MENA Awards 2015
*2015 Fitch Ratings grade for the period between 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2015. Highest Standards(tur) is the national top grade in Fitch Ratings scale of asset manager rating. Asset management rating is based on the assessment of company structure, risk management and control mechanisms , investment management processes, technological infrastructure, human resources and operational processes. For detailed information:
www.fitchratings.com
- Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Yapı Kredi Asset Management "Highest Standards (tur)*" grade which is the top grade in Fitch's scale of asset manager rating
- Fitch ratings reaffirmed its High Quality Fund Rating for Yapı Kredi Asset Management 7 funds
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by World Finance Magazine as Best Investment Managemet Company, Turkey in the category of Investment Management Awards 2014
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by EMEA Finance Magazine as Best Asset Manager in the category of Europe Banking Awards 2013
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by Global Banking and Finance Review as Best Asset Management Company Turkey 2014 in the category of Global Banking & Finance Review Awards – 2014
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been awarded by International Finance Magazine as Best Asset Management Company, Turkey in the category of Financial Awards 2014
*2014 Fitch Ratings grade for the period between 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013. Highest Standards(tur) is the national top grade in Fitch Ratings scale of asset manager rating. Asset management rating is based on the assessment of company structure, risk management and control mechanisms , investment management processes, technological infrastructure, human resources and operational processes. For detailed information:
www.fitchratings.com
- Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating company, has upgraded Yapı Kredi Asset Management's asset manager rating to 'Highest Standards'(Tur) from 'M2+'(Tur).
- Fitch Ratings also rated four mutual funds and three pension funds managed by Yapi Kredi Asset Management with 'High Standards'
- Yapı Kredi SICAV has been launched in Luxembourg, Yapı Kredi Asset Management has been managing the first sub-fund of Yapı Kredi SICAV Equity Turkey Fund since 7 May 2013.
- Supporting social responsibility projects, ULKEM (For My Country) fund has been launched.
2012
- International Credit Rating Company Fitch Ratings affirmed Yapı Kredi Asset Management’s credit note as M2+(Tur)
2011
- Turkey’s largest capital guaranteed and protected fund so far was established.
- International Credit Rating Company Fitch Ratings affirmed Yapı Kredi Asset Management’s credit note as M2+(Tur)
2010
- Dynamic portfolio management launched for medium-risk category clients in Discretionary Portfolio Management.
- International Credit Rating Company Fitch Ratings confirmed Yapı Kredi Asset Management’s credit note as M2+(Tur)
2009
- Launch of Yapı Kredi Istanbul Hedge Fund
- Conservative portfolio management launched for low-risk category clients in Discretionary Portfolio Management.
2008
- International Credit Rating Company Fitch Ratings rated Yapı Kredi Asset Management’s credit note as M2+(Tur) ( “strong”)
- Portfolio Advisory Service to Quercus Balkans and Turkey Fund based in Poland
- Turkey’s 1st Capital Guaranteed Mutual Funds launched
2007
- Yapı Kredi Asset Management again rated as M2 (Tur) by Fitch
- ‘Fund of World Funds’ (1st Fund of Funds investing in foreign funds in Turkey) launched
- Mutual Funds established by both Koçbank and Yapı Kredi Bank complete merger process
- By the help of YKAM, Yapı Kredi Bank positioned a new team of Strategic Asset Management Products Team.
- New web-site launched on the intranet of Yapı Kredi Bank to enhance the communication wtih the salesforce .
2006
- International Credit Rating Company Fitch Ratings rated Yapı Kredi Asset Management’s credit note as M2(Tur)
- Merger of Koç and Yapı Kredi Asset Management* (Market Leader in Mutual Funds)
- YKAM started to manage Yapı Kredi Emeklilik A.Ş.'s Pension Funds
* The largest merger in the history of the Turkish banking sector bringing Yapı Kredi Bank and Koçbank under one roof, so that the new Yapı Kredi Bank is positioned as the fourth largest privately-owned commercial bank.
2005
- Investment Consultancy launched for High Net Worth Investors (HNWI)
- Managing mutual funds for third party
2004
- Building 3rd Party Distribution with two other banks
- Initiation and Support for Distribution of Pioneer Funds in Turkey established
- Risk Profile Questionnaire instituted, to better serve clients in terms of risk category and fund management
- Introduction of “Pusula”, a saving system based on Mutual Funds
2003
- Management of Koç Allianz and Yapı Kredi pension funds launched
- Koç Allianz Pension Funds Management
- Pre-trade Compliance System
- Establishment of Risk Management
- Launch of Private Banking Funds for HNWIs
2002
- Mutual funds management has been taken over.
- Aegean Funds started to get investment advisory service from YKAM