NATIXIS -2020 Universal Registration Document

INTERVIEW

Nicolas Namias, Natixis’ Chief Executive Officer

Appointed to Natixis General Management in August 2020, Nicolas Namias looks back on a year that has profoundly changed our environment. He analyzes the profound impacts of the Covid-19 health and economic crisis and how the Company is mobilizing f or its clien ts.

Howdid Natixis continue to support its clients throughout 2020 despite the health crisis? The health and economic shock that we have been facing since the beginning of 2020 has had a major impact on our lives and our operating methods. The human toll is heavy and the lockdown and curfews have had significant economic consequences. and agility of our teams, in all our business lines and support functions, have been remarkable and have enabled us to continue our missions to serve our customers, whose needs have increased and diversified. We have been able to offer innovative systems to our customers throughout this health crisis in order to respond to economic For Natixis, this crisis has highlighted the Natixis' solidity. The commitment

challenges: EMP, orientation of our asset management funds to economic recovery plan projects, implementation of the economic recovery plan, specific insurance and payment offers for retailers, etc.

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