Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) has acquired a controlling interest in Darius Capital Partners, an investment advisory and research firm that provides customised hedge fund solutions to address institutional investors' growing needs for transparency, liquidity and risk management. The firm uses a broad range of products - including UCITs, managed accounts, hedge funds and fund of funds - to deliver alternative investment solutions to its clients. It is headquartered in Paris, with offices in New York.

The acquisition will help further expand NGAM's alternatives' range in Europe. Like all affiliates in NGAM's multi-boutique model, Darius remains independent in its solutions design and investment approach. But it will rely on NGAM's international distribution and marketing capacities.