Official Institutions Group
With 50 years of experience managing assets for Official Institutions, BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM)1, has extensive expertise working with a diverse and broad client base including central banks, government agencies, supra-nationals, public pensions, and sovereign wealth funds.
Today, BNPP AM looks after USD 53 billion2 in assets for Official Institutions across public and private markets in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Why Official Institutions partner with us
Industry recognised leadership
Our unwavering commitment to clients, supported by a stable portfolio management team focused on delivering consistent long-term returns, is underpinned by a history of industry accolades and recognition.3
Extensive expertise, deep understanding
Over time, we have gained a deep understanding of our clients’ unique industry and investment needs, notably in the field of reserve management, asset management and ESG services.4 We draw on the expertise of former central bankers and advisory teams, as well experts from our Sustainability Centre and dedicated Environmental Strategies Group. As a result, we are a valued partner to Official Institutions across the globe, many of whom have been our clients for more than 10 years.
Collaborative client & knowledge-sharing approach
We take an active, collaborative relationship approach to gain insights into the individual objectives of our clients. Central Banks and Official Institutions rely on us to help them with investment solutions, thought leadership, knowledge transfer, sustainability policies, innovation, customised trainings and more. Our partnership approach includes topics related to asset management specifically, but also goes well beyond to include topics of most importance to central banks and their central mission.
Our Investment Academy
We firmly believe that it is our responsibility to share our investment expertise with our clients, who have expressed the need to develop their knowledge of investment themes, asset classes, and related subjects such as risk control, reserve management and back-office operations. Our Investment Academy provides clients with access to a broad range of investment expertise and in-depth industry knowledge, delivering a comprehensive suite of dedicated training opportunities ‒ ranging from our Annual New York Central Bank Training programmes to CPD-accredited training seminars ‒ via traditional and digital channels globally.
In addition, we can create uniquely tailored training solutions to meet the particular educational needs and interests of your organisation. Notably, we have we been offering a wide variety of dedicated and customised training for Official Institutions for almost 20 years.
Meet our team
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Johanna Lasker
Director of BNPP AM US
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Muna Algosaibi
Business Manager
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Kara Binford
Client Relationship Manager
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Natalie Wittenberg
Official Institutions Associate
Contact us
To find out more about our capabilities and solutions, get in touch with us.
[1] Including BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc.
[2] BNP Paribas Asset Management as of November 30th 2025.
[3] For information about industry recognitions received, please contact us.
[4] ESG = Environmental, Social and Governance
Disclaimer
This web page is being issued in the US by BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc. (“BNPP AM USA”)1, a member of BNNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT2. The analyses and opinions contained in this document are those of BNPP AM USA and are based upon information obtained from sources which are believed to be reliable. BNPP AM USA provides no assurance as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained on this web page. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. The views expressed on this web page may change at any time. Information is provided as of the date indicated and BNPP AM USA assumes no duty to update such information. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee, either express or implied, that investment strategies work under all market conditions. Readers should independently evaluate the information presented and reliance upon such information is at their sole discretion.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment risk: The lack of common or harmonised definitions and labels integrating ESG and sustainability criteria may result in different approaches by managers when setting ESG objectives. This also means that it may be difficult to compare strategies integrating ESG and sustainability criteria to the extent that the selection and weightings applied to select investments may be based on metrics that may share the same name but have different underlying meanings. In evaluating a security based on the ESG and sustainability criteria, an investment manager may also use data sources provided by external ESG research providers. Given the evolving nature of ESG, these data sources may for the time being be incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable. Applying responsible business conduct standards in the investment process may lead to the exclusion of securities of certain issuers.
[1] BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT USA, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
[2] BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT is the global brand name of the BNP Paribas group’s asset management services.