Natixis affiliate, Ostrum Asset Management, plans to launch an aircraft debt fund and an infrastructure vehicle in 3Q 2018 in a Luxembourg SICAV format.

The debt fund will be managed by Ostrum's head of finance, Aymeric Angotti, with Céline Tercier leading the infrastructure senior debt strategy.

The fund will invest in secured debt of airlines and leasing companies worldwide, aiming at low-risk pick transactions.

Natixis Asset Management was rebranded as Ostrum Asset Management on 03 April 2018.