Natixis Global Associates Names Herve Guinamant President and CEO for International Distribution

Business Wire,  Oct 5, 2007  

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PARIS & BOSTON -- Natixis Global Associates announced today that Herve Guinamant has been named president and chief executive officer of its international investment distribution organization. Mr. Guinamant had previously served as executive vice president, head of distribution for Europe (Ex-France), the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Based in Paris, Mr. Guinamant will report to John T. Hailer, president and chief executive officer of both Natixis Global Associates and Natixis Global Asset Management North America.

"Our international organization has established a solid foundation for global distribution in recent years," said Mr. Hailer. "Under Herve's leadership, we see the business taking the next step toward achieving diversified growth in our cross-border activities. He brings considerable experience to his role and a clear vision for establishing Natixis Global Associates as a premier distribution partner for leading global investment firms."

In his new role, Mr. Guinamant will direct a network of global distribution offices and partners located in France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai and Chile, from which the firm delivers a wide range of investment solutions tailored to local market conventions. The firm's institutional clientele includes pension schemes, insurance companies, banks, government agencies, endowments and consultants. Product strategy, sales administration and sales support functions dedicated to the firm's global activities based in Boston, France and the UK also report to Mr. Guinamant.

Previously Mr. Guinamant was managing director and head of business development for IXIS Asset Management (now Natixis Asset Management), a role in which he served on the firm's Executive Committee. He joined the company in 1998 as director of global communications and marketing after holding the same position at Credit Agricole Asset Management. Mr. Guinamant is a graduate engineer from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Metiers and holds a diploma from the French Institute of Actuaries.

About Natixis Global Associates

Natixis Global Associates provides market-driven investment solutions to institutions, intermediaries, and individuals worldwide. Natixis Global Associates is part of Natixis Global Asset Management. In the U.S., Natixis Global Associates is composed of Natixis Distributors, L.P. (member FINRA) and Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. Both are located at 399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.ga.natixis.com

About Natixis Global Asset Management

Natixis Global Asset Management is the primary asset management subsidiary of Natixis, a global financial services organization. The firm's multi-boutique approach brings together the expertise of a line-up of specialized investment management firms based in Europe, the United States and Asia to offer a full spectrum of equity, fixed income and alternative investment strategies.

Headquartered in Paris and Boston, the organization's assets under management totaled $835 billion as of June 30, 2007. Its affiliated investment management firms and distribution and service groups include: AEW Capital Management; Capital Growth Management; Caspian Capital Management; Hansberger Global Investors; Harris Alternatives; Harris Associates; Loomis, Sayles & Co.; Natixis Global Associates; Reich & Tang Capital Management; Reich & Tang Funds; Snyder Capital Management; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; and Westpeak Global Advisors. In addition to the U.S. firms, Natixis Global Asset Management includes three principal affiliates based in Paris: Natixis Asset Management, AEW Europe and Ecureuil Gestion.

About Natixis

Natixis, the "investments and projects bank," is the jointly held bank of Caisse d'Epargne and Banque Populaire and is active in corporate and investment banking, asset management, private equity and private banking, financial services and receivables management. Natixis has nearly 23,000 employees and had net banking income of EU7.2bn in 2006 (pro forma).

Natixis is recognized worldwide for its expertise in credit insurance, private equity and structured finance (including real estate, commodities, asset-backed finance and leveraged finance).

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