GAM. Out management company services

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1 GAM Out management company services

2 Enjoy the following advantages by partnering with GAM We provide management company substance and services in Luxembourg We offer high-quality services combined with a high degree of flexibility We can handle both plain-vanilla products and complex structures (from UCITS to alternative solutions) We serve all kinds of structures such as SICAVs, SIFs, FCPs, self-managed SICAVs and management companies We supervise all involved outsourcing partners (such as custodians, asset managers, ) We assume responsibility for legal and administrative matters We are multilingual and multicultural

3 GAM has a wealth of knowledge. Your perfect partner to share the work. GAM is one of the world s leading independent, pure-play asset managers. It provides active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors, under two brands, GAM and Julius Baer Funds. Its core investment business is complemented by private labelling services, which include fund administration and other support services to third-party institutions. Developing and maintaining your fund business requires a great deal of financial investment, human resources and expertise. Therefore, it makes sense to think very carefully about which tasks and activities you want to assume yourself and which you can outsource. A thorough cost/benefit analysis is essential. GAM has been working for some 40 years as a professional and reliable asset management partner. With our longstanding experience in the fund industry, we have made a name for ourselves in the Luxembourg fund business and will continue to be there in the future are experts in the European fund industry know the market players. Thanks to our well-founded knowledge of the fund business, we feel comfortable taking on challenging responsibilities as your outsourcing partner. Thereby we focus on the elements of the value chain we believe are essential for a successful fund business. We support you in adequately responding to new regulations by outsourcing responsibilities to an expert being fully compliant with the latest regulatory developments and requirements feeling comfortable in a challenging legal environment.

4 Outsourcing responsibility to a management company. Flexibility is key. Outsourcing in the investment fund environment provides scope for diversified and flexible solutions. In choosing to outsource, companies decide to delegate specific services to a partner that has the requisite know-how and necessary experience. GAM has a very broad knowledge and many years of experience as a partner in outsourcing. We have played a significant role in shaping the market for private label fund solutions and offering outstanding management company services. Our first private label fund was successfully launched in Since then, we have designed and launched over 200 private label funds in Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Cayman Islands. Reliable partner providing innovative concepts As our client, you benefit directly from our comprehensive expertise and wealth of experience. Our specialists give you expert advice and provide management company services for your funds as well as turnkey private label fund solutions (as general contractor). Our top priority is to employ innovative concepts to find the best possible solution for every partner s individual needs. Efficient project management Successfully maintaining a fund solution in a demanding environment is a major undertaking. Asset management, administration, marketing, legal and distribution are only some of the areas that must be covered. Properly organised project management is the only way to ensure that specialists in their respective areas of expertise can work together effectively. A single point of contact for all your needs Our comprehensive services do not end once a project is completed and a fund structure is in place. As your partner in management company services, we offer a continuous steering and supervision of your fund business. We closely monitor the regulatory and legal developments and can point out new challenges to you as soon as they arise. Our liaison officer approach ensures that you are accompanied and supported by the same person over the long term. With the expert guidance of GAM, you can give your fund a special touch of your own. Your personal contact is at hand to support you efficiently, whenever needed.

5 GAM can assume the following responsibilities: monitoring of compliance with regard to investment restrictions, policies and laws risk management services (as required according to the UCITS regulations) supervision of involved parties and outsourcing partners (such as custodian, asset managers, ) reporting to the relevant authorities fulfilment of substance requirements under UCITS IV fulfilment of duties related to the operation of the fund production and maintenance of KIID maintenance of regular contact with CSSF and auditors preparation and dissemination of financial statements preparation of necessary information to the Board preparation of board meetings of the SICAV incl. documentation and minutes production of monthly fact sheets supplying of professional performance reports registration of your funds in other countries professional management of your fund projects GAM s regulation as Management Company GAM (Luxembourg) S.A. is authorised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg to act as Management Company according to Chapter 15, Art. 101 of the Luxembourg law of 17 December We are fully UCITS IV compliant and provide substance, infrastructure and services to many Luxembourg-domiciled investment fund structures. GAM is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is a component of the Swiss Market Index Mid (SMIM). Organisational structure of GAM (Luxembourg) S.A. Quality Management Board of Directors Management Committee Two conducting officers Finance Legal Management Support Sales Risk Management Compliance Controlling Relationship Management Source: GAM

6 GAM a professional and reliable partner With a 40-year history in the asset management and fund business, GAM has established a reputation as a professional and reliable partner. GAM is a unique combination of Swiss roots in the form of long-standing client relationships and a focus on quality and a network that spans the globe, with more than 1,000 distribution contracts in over 30 countries. Assets under management GAM Holding AG (as at 30 June 2015, in CHF bn) Excellence in management company services & private labelling For many years GAM has been providing custom-made management company services and private label funds both in Luxembourg and Switzerland Investment funds & institutional solutions In addition to these services of key importance, we offer a range of more than 100 investment funds, including a broadly diversified spectrum of core investments and innovative theme funds. GAM s expertise covers the traditional longonly business as well as alternative products. Furthermore, we offer asset management mandates tailored to our clients specific needs and a wide range of institutional investment funds. We rank among the most important fund providers in Switzerland and worldwide Investment Management Private Labelling No. of private label partners with Luxembourg or Swiss funds (as at 30 June 2015) Source: GAM Holding AG Our head office is in Zurich, Switzerland, and we also have onshore activities in our core markets Germany and Italy, as well as in Luxembourg, the UK, Spain, Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands Source: GAM

7 Important legal information The information in this document is given for information purposes only and does not qualify as investment advice. Opinions and assessments contained in this document may change and reflect the point of view of GAM in the current economic environment. No liability is assumed for the accuracy and completeness of the information. Past performance is no indicator for the current or future development. Copyright 2015 GAM Investment Management (Switzerland) Ltd. all rights reserved

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