G L O B A L F U N D S E R V I C E S. S e r v i c e s s u p p o r t i n g E u r o p e a n e x c h a n g e t r a d e d f u n d s

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1 G L O B A L F U N D S E R V I C E S S e r v i c e s s u p p o r t i n g E u r o p e a n e x c h a n g e t r a d e d f u n d s

2 Support physical, replicating and synthetic ETF models Experience across a broad range of assets Dedicated ETF group 24/7 servicing model Support primary and secondary market activities Links to main authorised participants Custody Fund administration Trustee services Securities lending Financial reporting Solutions for your ETF servicing needs European exchange traded funds (ETFs) demand servicing abilities that address the unusual dynamics and challenges of this marketplace. At Northern Trust, we apply our decade-plus experience with European ETFs to devising asset-servicing models that fulfil your specific requirements. Our ability to develop solutions that support more efficient cross-border distribution and settlement across your primary and secondary market trading needs means we can overcome many of the challenges inherent in the European market.

3 Meeting your ETF asset servicing requirements At Northern Trust, you will find a dedicated team of experienced ETF professionals that can fulfil the spectrum of your European ETF servicing needs. We currently support in excess of 1,000 primary market deals a month. Asset Servicing Capabilities Access a full suite of capabilities including custody, fund administration, trustee services, securities lending, financial reporting and authorised participant services. Benefit from tailored services and operations for physical, cash and swap-backed ETF dealing methodologies. Receive support for a broad range of global assets, including equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, listed private equity, regional and sector specific ETFs. Specialist Technology Achieve efficient dealing, processing and settlement of transactions through automated links to the main market makers, fund registrars and issuing agents. Improve timeliness and transparency settlement through ETP Direct, our unique settlement solution allowing delivery versus payment of trading of shares across all markets. Servicing Commitment Leverage the deep expertise of our dedicated ETF team focused on servicing ETF clients, including investment managers, authorised participants and investors and providing around-the-clock support across Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East time zones.

4 RECOGNISED LEADER As a pioneer on the forefront of servicing European ETFs, Northern Trust will work closely with you to understand and meet your needs. Clients can take advantage of our spectrum of ETF servicing support, which has led to development of many industry firsts from involvement in the first major ETFs launched in 2000 to the first-ever swap-backed ETF model in Best European ETF Administrator ETF Express Global Awards, Servicing European ETFs since 2000 Involved with first major ETF launch Best Service Provider to ETFs in Europe Annual Global ETF Awards: Serviced first swap-backed ETF model Launched in 2009 Experience and expertise As an industry leader, Northern Trust actively participated in the development of the European ETF market and provided services to the first major ETF launched in Working closely with our clients, we developed a servicing model that paved the way for the future of ETFs in Europe and created the specific technology and operations to service the first swap-backed /synthetic ETF model and hybrid ETF structure. A commitment to our clients A dedicated ETF group, supported by our specialist systems and operation processes, focuses on supporting your needs through our 24/7 servicing model. By sharing our experience and insights, we strive to implement the most effective servicing model for your ETF strategy.

5 UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS OF EUROPEAN ETFS At Northern Trust, our specialist European ETF team will consult closely with you to develop an integrated servicing framework that supports your ETF investment strategy. You can draw on our experience gained during the last 10 years and rely on our deep understanding of the European ETF market to develop solutions that enable more efficient cross-border distribution, support settlement across primary and secondary market trading and overcome some of the challenges in the European market. FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more, please contact your Northern Trust relationship manager or: Madeleine Senior, Head of Business Development, EMEA, on +44 (0) , northerntrust.com

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