lts time for us to fully realise the potential of our position within F&A (M ki l4\^l IJT Xiport r. nr i>-:- niw Sipko Schat: increasing concern about our climate, bio-fuels, although carefully monitored, are still an option and commodities and agricultural resources are more and more considered as asset classes. It is time for us to fully realisethe potential of our position within F&A. Rabobank wishes to be a top 5 F&A bank in each region it operates in. To achieve these goals, concrete actions need to be implemented to create optimum alignment across the organisation. And a lot is already in progress. However, it is not only about re-shaping our focus. An important part of being a true F&A leader also lies in our ability to offer innovative products to this particular sector. Launched in November 2008, Rabo FARM is such an initiative. As a joint venture between Rl and Bouwfonds Asset Management, Rabo FARM arranges long-term investment funds for inverstors worldwide in rural resources and primary production. By doing this, Rabo FARM tries to provide equity support to local farmers by either purchasing majority stakes in their existing land, or investing to acquire additional farmland, with the farmer taking a minority share whenever possible. But there is more. Aligned to our roots as a farmers' bank, and extensive F&A advisory expertise, we started a joint-venture with Rothschild. 'This co-operation will be instrumental in further developing our food and agribusiness advisory franchise globally," says Sipko Schat. "It's a great opportunity to create relationships with new customers that are high on our target list. Under the agreement, both fïrms will pool their respective industry knowledge, resources and relationships while expanding their respective geographic reach and cliënt base through an enhanced breadth of services. This agreement represents a step foward in the successful food and drink franchise of both Rabobank and Rothschild." ISSUE 19 APRIL '00 THE WORD 9

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