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Rabo Bouwfonds
In the Netherlands, Rabobank Group operates several financial brands in various markets.
These brands are complementary and strengthen Rabobank Group as a single, coherent
entity. This helps Rabobank Group achieve the customer value and continuity it pursues.
VERMOGENSMANAGEMENT
Robeco was founded in Rotterdam in 1929. Worldwide, it provides investment products and
services to private investors. Services to private individuals are provided both through banks
and other distribution partners, and through direct channels. Robeco's product range includes
equity and fixed-interest investments, money market and real estate funds, as well as
alternative investments, including private equity, hedge funds and structured products.
Chairman of Robeco's Board of Directors: George Möller (G.A.)
Schretlen Co is the private banking specialist within Rabobank Group. Its activities include
asset management and advice, combined with asset planning, which are focused on high
net-worth individuals and medium-sized institutional investors. In addition to its head office
in Amsterdam, Schretlen Co has branches in Apeldoorn, Heerenveen, Rotterdam and
Waalre, all located in the Netherlands.
Chairman of Schretlen Co's Board of Directors: Gerbert Mos (G.A.)
Founded in 1841, Bank Sarasin is one of the leading Swiss private banking firms. Its core
activities comprise investment advice and asset management services to high net-worth
individuals and institutional clients, as well as investment funds management.
Complementary services include corporate finance and financial analysis. Sarasin Group has
around 1,200 employees and its international operations cover eight countries, in Europe,
Asia and the Middle East.
Chairman of Sarasin's Board of Directors: Joachim Straehle (J.H.)
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C All I ASP
The Institute for Research and Investment Services (IRIS) is the research unit for Rabobank
and Robeco and focuses exclusively on private investors. IRIS has been a joint venture
between Rabobank and Robeco since 1 January 2005. This structure facilitates its operations
as an internal service provider to Rabobank and Robeco in the fields of publishing and
independent research.
Chairman of IRIS' Board of Directors: Lex Hoogduin (L.H.)
De Lage Landen offers flexible asset financing products in order to help producers, vendors
and distributors in Europe, the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Australia and New Zealand market
their products. De Lage Landen is represented in 29 countries and provides competitive
benefits for all its clients. In its Dutch home market, De Lage Landen offers a broad range of
lease and trade financing products directly to the market and to clients of the local Rabobanks.
With more than 120,000 cars, Athlon Car Lease is a prominent player in its business sector in
the Netherlands. In addition, Athlon has its own fleet of rental vehicles. Athlon employs more
than 600 people in the Netherlands and is a subsidiary of De Lage Landen.
Chairman of De Lage Landen's Board of Directors: Karel Schellens (C.A.C.M.)
Chairman of Athlon's Board of Directors: Richard Sikkel (R.)
DE VASTGOEDBANK
Rabo Bouwfonds is a leading real estate enterprise with three core activities focused on real
estate: development, finance and investment management. Rabo Bouwfonds operates in both
the private and corporate markets and is one of the largest real estate businesses in Europe.
Within Rabo Bouwfonds, Bouwfonds Property Development and Rabo Vastgoed are
responsible for real estate development. Real estate financing is done by FGH Bank, both under
its own label and under the labels Nederlandse Hypotheekbank and Rijnlandse
Hypotheekbank. Bouwfonds Asset Management is responsible for real estate investments.
Through Fondsenbeheer, Rabo Bouwfonds makes a prominent supporting contribution to
social real estate development and financing. Rabo Bouwfonds employs approximately 1,800
staff and operates in several European countries.
Chairman of Rabo Bouwfonds' Board of Directors: Tjalling Halbertsma (T.B.)
Chairman of FGH Bank's Board of Directors: Peter Keur (P.C.)
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