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Natixis research has shown that people want their investments to reflect their personal values, as indicated by 82% of respondents in the firm's 2016 Global Survey of Individual Investors.1 For plan sponsors looking to encourage savings, Natixis findings show that six in ten respondents (62%) would be more likely to contribute or increase contributions to their retirement plan if they knew their investments were doing social good. Moreover, the Natixis 2016 Retirement Plan Participant Study2 found that nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) would like to see more socially responsible investments in their retirement plan offerings and most (78%) believe it is important to make the world a better place while growing their personal assets.

"Our research shows that most people want to align their investments with their personal values, and we're thrilled to introduce a retirement option that allows participants to invest in a more meaningful way," said David Giunta, President and CEO for the U.S. and Canada. "This offering provides workers who want to make a difference with the option to invest in companies that are committed to sustainable business practices."

"American workers are undoubtedly challenged to save enough for retirement," said Ed Farrington, Natixis' Executive Vice President for Retirement Strategies. "Our research tells us that individuals would save more in their retirement accounts if their investments had a positive social or environmental effect on the world. People want to know their investments are doing good while also helping them meet their retirement goals."

The Funds are advised by NGAM Advisors, L.P. and sub-advised by Natixis Asset Management U.S., LLC (Natixis AM U.S.). Among other investment constituents, the Funds will incorporate equity and fixed-income allocations that leverage the ESG expertise of Mirova, operated in the U.S. through Natixis AM U.S., which has managed responsible investment solutions for almost 30 years.3 Natixis also has selected Wilshire Associates Incorporated as a sub-adviser to provide glide path design and portfolio allocation services.