The two firms plan to further integrate their respective distribution and asset management activities, according to a statement released on Friday. In Japan, Alpha Japan LO’s licences will enable the broader distribution of Lombard Odier’s global asset management solutions to institutional investors and wholesale distribution partners. In Europe and the United Kingdom, Lombard Odier will distribute Alpha Japan LO’s Japanese equity strategies.

In addition, Vincent Magnenat, Limited Partner of the Lombard Odier Group, will join Alpha Japan LO’s board of directors.

The Japanese firm was founded in 2007 and, according to the statement, manages more than 1,17 billion francs in long-only and long/short Japanese equity strategies. Its flagship strategy is a benchmark-independent all-cap long-only portfolio. Lombard Odier has been distributing this strategy to its clients in Switzerland and across Europe since 2007.

«This new chapter reinforces our long-term commitment to Japan,» said Jean-Pascal Porcherot, Managing Partner at Lombard Odier. «We are combining Alpha Japan’s investment expertise with our pan-European distribution capabilities and global reach.»