December 2010
F L A S H AWA R D S Impact Funds Climate Change Top prize winner at the 2010 Funds Europe Awards The funds Impact Funds Climate Change(1) has just been named “European Fund Launch of the Year”, thus receiving the top prize in the “Business Awards” category of the 2010 Funds Europe Awards. Organized by the magazine Funds Europe, the annual Funds Europe Awards aim to recognize personal and company achievements and contributions within the European funds community.
n Originality and innovation in the spotlight The selection process for the 2010 Funds Europe Awards, and in particular that for the coveted “European Fund Launch of the Year” prize in the “Business Awards” category, considered products launched between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, or new features made available during the same period for existing products. Each year, the main criteria used by the judges to evaluate funds are originality and innovation. Theirs is an entirely qualitative assessment, covering not only the concept behind products and technical aspects, but also the value created by related services.
n Second award win for Impact Funds Climate Change Launched in October 2009 by Natixis Asset Management, a pioneer in socially responsible investment with more than 25 years of experience(2), Impact Funds Climate Change was honored with another distinction earlier this year: the Jury Prize – “Innovation” category at the 2010 Actifs du Patrimoine organized by the French weekly Agefi Actifs.
These two prizes acknowledge Impact Funds Climate Change’s investment strategy and the contributions of Natixis Asset Management’s Climate Change Scientific Advisory Committee, both of which were highly commended by the jury. The fund takes climate change as its main focus and offers a 360-degree approach to the associated challenges through a global and multi-theme investment universe. This approach is supported by the input of the Climate Change Scientific Advisory Committee, chaired by Carlos Joly(3) and bringing together a group of international experts offering varied and complementary backgrounds and expertise. This Committee provides insight on the consequences of climate change to Natixis Asset Management’s investment teams. Source: Funds Europe magazine – 12/2010
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(1) Impact Funds Climate Change is a sub-fund of Impact Funds, a Luxembourg-registered SICAV authorized by the AMF to be marketed in France. Capital invested in Impact Funds Climate Change is not guaranteed. Past performance by the fund is no guarantee of future results. Before investing, all potential investors must be in possession of a copy of the fund’s simplified prospectus, which may be obtained from Natixis Asset Management or downloaded directly from www.am.natixis.com/climatechange. (2) Since its launch of Natixis Impact Nord-Sud Développement in 1984, which has successfully combined investment in international bonds with a strong commitment based on solidarity with developing countries, Natixis Asset Management has led the way in this area. [For more information, please visit www.am.natixis.com]. (3) Carlos Joly, Chairman of Natixis AM’s Climate Change Scientific Advisory Committee, co-founder and chairman of UNEP-FI (United Nations Environment Program – Finance Initiative). The figures mentioned refer to previous years. The Fund’s past performance or reference to any rankings or awards received by it or its manager cannot be interpreted as indicating the future performance of the funds or of their managers.
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Methodology For six years, the Funds Europe Awards have recognized the achievements and contributions of individuals and companies within the European fund community. CRITERIA Judges score entries on the basis of their “excellence,” demonstrated clearly and concisely, especially in the following key areas: performance, growth, innovation, development, client service, and commitment to Europe and the industry. REFERENCE PERIOD All entries for the sixth annual Funds Europe Awards related to projects carried out between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. REFERENCE UNIVERSE Winning entries (companies or individuals) selected by the jury are those having made an outstanding contribution to the funds industry, whether in asset management, asset servicing or in support of those activities. Each year, entries are invited from or on behalf of companies, large or small, privately or publicly owned. AWARD CATEGORIES Each year, entries are invited from or on behalf of companies, large or small, privately or publicly owned. The categories identified for the 2010 Funds Europe Awards were as follows: - Awards recognizing individuals and companies (Individual and Company Awards), - Awards recognizing institutional investors and pension funds (Investor Awards), - Awards recognizing specialists (Specialist Awards),
- Awards recognizing providers of asset services (Support Awards), - Awards recognizing business achievements (Business Awards). Impact Funds Climate Change was the winner in the “Business Awards” category, named as the “European Fund Launch of the Year”. This prize rewards the best fund launch from the twelve months preceding June 30, 2010 that brought to market a new product. JUDGING THE AWARDS Following a first meeting of the judging panels in October 2010 in London, during which all submissions were reviewed and discussed, the judges later selected the winners from among the short lists drawn up for each award category. Each category was judged by a panel of leading professionals with a wealth of funds industry experience. Judges appointed to the panels are members of industry peer groups, specialist third-party experts, together with the members of Funds Europe’s editorial board. Judges are not permitted to judge entries from their own or associated businesses. The names of judges were announced at the conclusion of the 2010 Awards Ceremony.
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EL O GCI C O AL. Impact Funds Climate Change
Best European Fund Launch of the year 2010 - Funds Europe Jury Prize - Actifs du Patrimoine 2010 - L’ Agefi Actifs
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A pioneer in responsible investment, Natixis Asset Management has set up Impact Funds Climate Change(3), an investment strategy based around the issue of climate change offering a 360° approach through a global, multi-themed investment universe. Natixis Asset Management has enlisted the help of a Climate Change Scientific Committee made up of renowned experts with varied, complementary profiles. This innovative approach has allowed Impact Funds Climate Change to win the Jury Prize of the Actifs du Patrimoine 2010(2) as well as Funds Europe’s 2010 Business - European Fund Launch of the Year award(1).
With over €304bn of assets under management as of 30th September 2010, Natixis Asset Management offers its clients new value generating solutions. European expert of Natixis Global Asset Management (1) The Funds Europe Award (Business - European Fund Launch of the year 2010 category) rewards the fund launch from the twelve months to 30th June 2010, that brought to market a brand new product looking at innovation, timing, marketing campaign objectives and outcomes and assets gathered. (Source: Funds Europe). (2) The Actifs du Patrimoine Jury Prize (Innovation category) rewards the fund launch of financial or retirement products distributed in France between 1st April 2009 and 31st March 2010 to wealth management clients. Products launched are analyzed for innovation and originality. (Source: L’ Agefi Actifs - June 2010). (3) Noncontractual undertaking. Impact Funds Climate Change is a sub-fund of the Luxembourg SICAV “Impact Funds” (investment manager: Natixis Asset Management / management company: Natixis Global Associates). It does not guarantee capital or performance. The simplified prospectus must be made available to potential investors prior to subscription. Copies can be obtained from Natixis Asset Management or www.am.natixis.com/climatechange Natixis Asset Management - Limited Company with a capital of 50 434 604.76 euros - RCS Paris 329 450 738 - AMF approval no. GP 90-009 - 21, quai d’Austerlitz 75634 Paris Cedex 13 - Tel: +33 1 78 40 80 00
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