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Teamwork: together with an experienced partner such as NAM most challenges can be mastered successfully. „ We have invested into our suite of specialist solutions to ensure we have all the building blocks needed for distributors
and advisers to construct their sustainable offerings. Christophe Girondel, Global Head of Institutional and Wholesale Distribution at NAM
once the new MiFID eligibility requirements are in place. While Girondel understands distributors and advisers will undoubtedly face numerous challenges over the coming months, he says NAM is on hand to provide as- sistance. “We want to be a strategic partner for our clients over this journey and are commit- ted to helping them every step along the way,” Girondel explains. “We have undertaken signifi- cant work on our own MiFID II implementation within our asset management but also within our bank, so we can assist with your understand- ing of what is required. We are also on hand to work with advisory groups of all sizes in edu- cating workforces of the changes and the new requirements ahead of the deadline.”
ESG analysts from NAM’s renowned Respon- sible Investments Team are also embedded in the portfolio management team on each ESG STARS fund, providing invaluable insights into possible risks and opportunities. “As a con- sequence, with our STARS funds, ESG is not an overlay but it is embedded into the investment process,” Girondel states. “For example, ESG considerations impact our company valuation model.” A dedicated partner NAM will ensure all its current Article 8 and 9 products, as well as any other ESG and sustainability-aligned launch, will qualify as suitable for clients with sustainable preferences
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