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AISICCL introduces five new funds to Taiwan, reinforcing its decision to build onshore presence last year

One year on from opening a Taipei office, Aberdeen International Securities Investment Consulting Company Limited (‘AISICCL’) has announced that it has secured approval for five new funds to be distributed in Taiwan. The equity funds1 variously invest in Emerging Market and Asian small cap stocks, China, India and a socially responsible global strategy. ... more

Shareholders are also responsible for improving corporate governance in Asia, says Aberdeen Asset Management

09 November 2009 – While corporate governance advocates typically direct their efforts at companies and regulators, shareholders in Asian firms must also do more to improve corporate governance in the region, Peter Taylor, head of corporate governance at Aberdeen Asset Management, told a conference in Beijing in early November.... more

Mid Year Investment Outlook on Asian Equities

Peter Elston, Strategist at Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited, shared his views about Asian equities. more

As Credit Suisse deal closes, Aberdeen deepens its local presence

Aberdeen Asset Management (“Aberdeen”) has completed today the final closing of its acquisition of certain fund management assets and businesses from Credit Suisse. This covers the European, Japanese and US businesses being acquired and follows the first closing, announced on 1 May 2009, of the Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) businesses. more

Aberdeen: Mixed Economic Signals Cast Doubt Over China's Stock Market Recovery

Taipei, 4 June 2009 – After dropping to record lows last October, China’s stock markets have enjoyed a sharp rally since mid-March, on hopes that massive stimulus measures can boost growth. However, Aberdeen Asset Management believes that unless that spending translates into higher private demand, those gains will prove hard to keep. more

The information of this report is granted by Aberdeen International Securities Investment Consulting Company Ltd for investors' reference only. The information are provided "As Available" and subject to change without notice. Investors should make their own assessment of the adequacy, relevance and accuracy of such information, opinion or estimate contained in this article.

Although each fund has been approved to be offered for sale in Taiwan by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Executive Yuan and agreed to be effective in Taiwan, there is no guarantee that it is risk-free.The past performance of a fund manager does not guarantee a minimum investment return. Apart from exercising the duty of care of a prudent administrator, the fund manager will not be responsible for the profit or loss of a fund, nor guarantee a minimum return. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before subscription.The fees payable for the funds (distribution fees included) are disclosed in the prospectus or investment information summary of the fund and investors may refer to the Fund Clear website (www.fundclear.com.tw) for more information.Investors should note that any projections or other forward-looking statements regarding financial performance made in this website are not necessarily indicative of future performance of any of the funds. Further, exchange rates may cause the value of investments to fluctuate. Some of the funds invest in emerging markets. Investment involves risk and emerging markets may have greater risk than developed markets. To protect the interests of existing investors, a dilution adjustment may be applied in certain circumstances.Investors should read the prospectus carefully before subscription. In addition, as the high yield bonds may not have obtained a credit rating of investment grade or have not been rated, and are more susceptible to interest rate fluctuations, the funds which invest in such instruments may be affected by increases in interest rates, unfavourable market conditions or insolvency or failure of the issuer to pay any principal or interest on the high yield bonds.Such investments are therefore not suitable for investors who are unable to take such risks. Investors who are investing in high yield bonds should consider the proportion of such investment in relation to other types of investments in their portfolio.The dividend yield of a fund does not represent the return of the fund, and past dividend yield does not represent future dividend yield. The net value of a fund may vary according to market conditions. Please refer to the prospectus for more details on the investment risks relating to investment in the funds.The fund does not invest all of its assets directly in Mainland China securities. In accordance with the regulations of the financial supervisory commission, currently, the fund may only invest in securities listed on the stock exchanges of Mainland China and such investments is subject to a maximum limit of 10% of its net assets value. Investors are reminded that investment in this fund involves risk specific to Mainland China such as political, economic and market risks etc.

The funds are offered in accordance with the laws of other jurisdictions and the prospectus, financial statements, annual reports, funds performance reports and other related documentation are also prepared in accordance with the requirements of the laws of other jurisdictions. Investors should make their own assessment of the adequacy, relevance and accuracy of such information.

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