"Sustainable" funds

Dexia Asset Management is a leading player in the market for socially responsible investment (SRI) funds in Europe, in terms of both the range of funds offered and assets under management.

With assets under management of EUR 13 billion, of which EUR 4 billion in sustainable management in July 2006, SRI is a strategic development at Dexia Asset Management. Investors seek not only to lock in financial performance, but also to build their investment strategy around criteria linked to corporate responsibility in the social and environmental realms.

Conventional "sustainable" management
Dexia Asset Management has a range of 18 socially responsible open funds invested across all assets categories, the volume of which increased by nearly 140% in 2005.

Specialized " sustainable " management
Guaranteed capital insurance products and investments in units of account grew significantly in terms of both assets under management and the number of products offered.

Dedicated " sustainable " management
A line of customized products has been developed for institutional and private banking clients to meet their specific needs. This activity reported strong growth in both assets under management (+ 40% in 2005) and the number of clients.