Aberdeen Taiwan

Since 1997, the Aberdeen Group has been distributing offshore mutual funds in Taiwan through third parties. From 2008, we are pleased to announce the opening of Aberdeen International Securities Investment Consulting Company Limited ('AISICCL') in Taipei, as a licensed sub-agent under ING, the master agent. The opening recognises the importance we attach to the expanding mutual fund market in Taiwan, and the benefits we can bring clients through a local presence. Currently our products include 12 funds within Aberdeen Global, a Luxembourg-based fund range.

AISICCL is part of the Aberdeen Group, a UK-based, London Stock Exchange-listed asset manager, with over *US$226.3 billion under management globally. The Group manages a range of equity, fixed income and property funds for others, chiefly institutions but also individuals via pooled funds. We are independently run and have no ties to larger financial groups. Within Asia, we have a long record, having opened our regional headquarters in Singapore in 1992. We also have offices in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Sydney as well as representation in Seoul.

*30 June 2008