摘要： The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our daily lives, from the way we live to the way we work. At BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), the priority has always been the safety and well-being of our staff, supporting our clients, and ensuring business continuity.

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Before COVID struck, business continuity planning was always a top priority at BNPP AM. Even so, the concept of an extended period of working from home was just that – a concept (at least for traders). The reality of trading from home brought to the fore new and sometimes unexpected challenges for our trading teams.

Just a few of the obstacles included: ensuring regulatory compliance within each jurisdiction; the lack of a recorded telephone line; hardware issues; internal and external communication; and unstable internet connections. Overcoming these issues required resilience, agility and innovative thinking. The speed at which the industry adapted and evolved has been impressive.

In Hong Kong, we increased our focus on Business Continuity Planning in February 2020, where employees worked from three different locations (the office, a BCP site, and home). This recalibration was to ensure the safety of all employees, reduce contamination risk, and minimize disruption to the business. Our European and US offices followed later with BCP adapted to their specific markets. I have the deepest respect for my colleagues as they have shown commitment to the business and continued to support our clients, even while not physically present in the office.

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