Santander Asset Management Sa Sgiic

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.A. or
11.B. of Form ADV.

Criminal
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.A(1)
11.A(2)
11.B(1)
11.B(2)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate
cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may
result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not
the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., A SPANISH-BASED BANK, IS THE ULTIMATE PARENT OF SANTANDER SECURITIES, LLC
2.
Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country,
Docket/Case number). 
COUR D'APPEL DE LYON TRIBUNAL DE GRANDE INSTANCE DE LYON (COURT OF APPEAL OF THE HIGH COURT OF LYON) (FRANCE). NUM.
JICABJRS412000005.
3.
Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.)
A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/15/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
B.
Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor,
(3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related). 
A COURT IN LYON (FRANCE) HAS NOTIFIED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ("THE BANK"), A CONTROL AFFILIATE AND INDIRECT PARENT COMPANY OF
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC, THAT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE BANK FOR COMPLICITY OF FRAUD ("COMPLICITÉ D'ESCROQUERIE") AND MONEY
LAUNDERING ("BLANCHIMENT") MAY PROCEED TO TRIAL. THESE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS (NUM. JICABJRS412000005) CONDUCTED BEFORE THE
LYON COURT WERE INITIATED AS A RESULT OF AN ALLEGED INVESTMENT FRAUD PERPETRATED BY A FRENCH INDIVIDUAL WHO HAD BEEN A
CLIENT OF A BRANCH OF THE BANK IN IRUN (SPAIN) ALONG WITH THREE OF HIS CONTROLLED COMPANIES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO
FACILITATE THE FRAUD. THIS INDIVIDUAL AND HIS CONTROLLED COMPANIES ALSO OPERATED WITH SEVERAL OTHER BANKS. THE BANK DISPUTES
ALL CRIMINAL LIABILITY, HAS MERITORIOUS DEFENSES, AND WILL VIGOROUSLY DEFEND AGAINST THE CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE ALLEGATIONS.

C.
Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? 
 Yes
 No
D.
Current status of the Event? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
E.
Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Disposition Disclosure Detail: 
Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if
sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 
5.
Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was
the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.)

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.

PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VALORES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/18/2010
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
NOT COMPLYING WITH THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMISSIONS, COSTS AND REVENUES OF THE FUNDS AFECTED IN RELATION TO CERTAIN
REBATES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/28/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 18,471,600.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$18,471,600
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON AUGUST 2, 2011 BY ORDER ENTERED BY THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND TAXES, A FINE WAS IMPOSED ON SANTANDER ASSET MANGEMENT, SGIC
SA IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,471,6000 DUE TO AN ALLEGED INFRINGMENT OF ARTICLE 80.N OF ACT NO. 35/2003, DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2003, RELATING
TO THE IMCOME, FEES AND COSTS REGIME OF TWO INVESTMENT FUNDS DURING THE YEARS 2003 TO 2007. THE FINE RELATES TO AN ISSUE BROUGHT
BY THE "COMITE CONSULTIVO DE LA COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VALORES" (SPAIN'S STOCKS AND INVESTMENT PRODUCT REULATOR
CONSULTATION COMMITTEE) ALLEGING THAT THE NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE OBLIGATION HAS A "GENERIC CHARACTER" AND ITS INTERPRETATION
"COULD HAVE GOT ENOUGH CLARITY ONLY RECENTLY." ON OCTOBER 18, 2011, SAM FILED AN APPEAL AGAINST THE ORDER IN THE COURTS OF
AUDIENCIA GENERAL. THE FINE WAS TEMPORARILY HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2011 UNTIL THE PROCESS HAD ENDED. ON DECEMBER 14, 2012,

AUDIENCIA GENERAL REJECTED THE APPEAL. ON JANUARY 18, 2013, SAM FILED ITS INTENTION TO APPEAL TO THE SPANISH SUPREME COURT. ON
MARCH, 2013, SAM FILED AN APPEAL TO THE SPANISH SUPREME COURT. FINAL DECISION WAS ISSUED BY HE SUPREME COURT ON SEPTEMBER 2015.
PAYMENT OF THE FINE WAS MADE IN FEBRUARY 2016.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S. A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SR. MINISTRO DE ECONOMIA, INDUSTRIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD (SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION)

2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/05/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DECISION CURRENTLY ON APPEAL.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
MAR/4028/2017
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE
FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012 AND 2015) MEETING THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER
SPANISH LAW.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
AUDIENCIA NACIONAL (SPANISH NATIONAL COURT)
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/05/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DECISION CURRENTLY ON APPEAL.
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 12,346,789.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
THE SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION IMPOSED A FINE OF 10,547,704 EUROS (THE ESTIMATED USD AMOUNT AS OF JULY 17,
2018 IS REFLECTED ABOVE).
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SEE RESPONSE TO B ABOVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MARCH 1, 2018, THE SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION ISSUED AN UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
AS TO BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ("BSSA"), CONCLUDING THAT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF BSSA'S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012
AND 2015) DID NOT MEET ALL REQUIRED STANDARDS UNDER SPANISH LAW. AS A RESULT, THE MINISTRY IMPOSED A FINE OF 10,547,704 EUROS. BSSA
STRONGLY BELIEVES THE DECISION IS UNFOUNDED AND WITHOUT MERIT AND ON MAY 5, 2018 APPEALED THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION TO THE
SPANISH HIGH NATIONAL COURT. THE MINISTRY'S DECISION RELATES SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR
CONCERNED AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER ASSET MANAGEMENT SA SGIIC. ON NOVEMBER 2019, THE SPANISH NATIONAL COURT ISSUED A DECISION

ON THE SANCTIONS MATTER, WHICH BSSA SUBSEQUENTLY APPEALED TO THE SPANISH SUPREME COURT. AND ON JUNE 2021, FOLLOWING THE
SUPREME COURT'S DECISION, PART OF THE FINE WAS ULTIMATELY PAID AFTER THE AMOUNT WAS REDUCED (EUR 2,000,000.00). BSSA PAID THE FINE.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA
2.
Principal Sanction:

Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/28/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018/NO. 36
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. SHANGHAI BRANCH
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2015 AND JUNE
2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/28/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 145,959.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. SHANGHAI BRANCH PAID A FINE OF RMB 1,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 2019.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
FOLLOWING A ROUTINE REVIEW BY THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA ('PBOC ') CARRIED OUT IN 2017, THE PBOC ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
IDENTIFYING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE, BETWEEN SEPTEMBER
2015 AND JUNE 2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW. THE PBOC'S DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA'S
SHANGHAI BRANCH AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action

Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
LA COMISION NACIONAL DE MERCADO DE VALORES ('CNMV') - THE SPANISH NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKET COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/27/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:

5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
6.
Principal Product Type:
Investment Contract(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF
COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,164,650.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. (BSSA) WAS FINED EUR 4,500,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 2019. BSSA PAID A
REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 3,600,000, AVAILING ITSELF OF THE REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018, THE COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VALORES ('CNMV') PUBLISHED A DECISION AS TO BSSA, CONCLUDING THAT
BSSA FAILED TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF
COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS. BSSA PAID A FINE OF EUR 3,600,000. THE CNMV'S
DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT
SECURITIES INC.

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 

One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
BANK OF SPAIN
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/29/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
MORTGAGE PORTFOLIOS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE

PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/28/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 8,884,880.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WAS FINED EURO 8,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A
REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 6,400,000 AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WAS FINED EURO 8,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A
REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 6,400,000 AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE
PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A FINE OF EURO 6,400,000
AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.