Fosun International and Natixis Forge Strategic Partnership for Global Growth

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On January 16, 2025, Fosun International Limited (“Fosun International”, HKEX stock code: 00656) signed a strategic cooperation agreement (“Agreement”) with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (“Natixis CIB”). This partnership aims to enhance their collaboration supporting Fosun’s future development strategies.

A Significant Step in Strengthening Ties

The agreement was finalized in the presence of key executives: Wang Qunbin, Executive Director and Co-Chairman of Fosun International; Gong Ping, Executive Director and CFO of Fosun International; Bruno Le Saint, CEO of Natixis CIB, Asia Pacific; Aurélien Lasjunies, Head of Coverage of Natixis CIB, Asia Pacific; Zhang Houlin, Senior Vice President and Co-CFO of Fosun International; and Liu Hong, Senior Country Manager for Greater China at Natixis CIB. This signing took place at the Bund Finance Center (BFC), further solidifying the ties between Fosun and Natixis CIB.

Leveraging Expertise for Future Growth

Through this partnership, Natixis CIB will utilize its expertise in various fields, along with its operations in Europe and the Americas, to benefit Fosun. Natixis CIB will provide top-tier consulting and financial services, focusing on financing, transaction structuring, and risk management, thanks to its strong credit ratings and reliable funding sources.

Long-Standing Relationship and Future Aspirations

Wang Qunbin expressed, “We are thrilled to deepen our longstanding strategic cooperation with Natixis CIB. Our partnership began in 2010 and grew in 2014 when Natixis CIB financed several Fosun operations in Europe. Over the past 30 years, Fosun has expanded globally, maintaining robust relationships with financial institutions. This new cooperation allows us to leverage Natixis CIB’s extensive network and resources for continued success.”

Bruno Le Saint stated, “This new strategic agreement acknowledges the success of our previous partnership established in 2018 and reinforces our commitment to work even closer together. Moving forward, we will tap into our international expertise to offer Fosun high-quality services like advisory and financing.”

A Global Presence with Local Roots

Fosun, based in China, has focused on globalization and innovation, establishing a business presence in over 35 countries. Natixis CIB, under Groupe BPCE—one of France’s largest banking groups—specializes in corporate and investment banking, alongside asset management, insurance, and other financial services. This agreement reflects their commitment to a collaborative future based on strategic alignment and mutual benefits between Fosun International and Natixis CIB.

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