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AIA Singapore Private Limited (“AIA Singapore”), a wholly-owned, Singapore-incorporated subsidiary of American International Assurance Company, Limited (“AIA”), has been operating in Singapore since 1931.  AIA Group is a market leader in the Asia Pacific region (ex Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its 18 markets in this region. The Group offers a comprehensive suite of products and services including retirement planning, life insurance and accident and health insurance. Employee benefits, credit life and pension services are also available to corporate clients.

AIA Group has established investment presence and dominance in many Asian countries. As of 31 May 2016, AIA Group had USD 155.3billion of asset under management while AIA Singapore had USD 30.2billion of asset under management which are invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative investments. AIA Group and AIA Singapore have been managing insurance assets for more than 50 years.

AllianceBernstein L.P. is a leading global investment management firm with over US$480 billion (as at December 2016) in assets under management. ABLP is based in New York and is present in 47 cities and 21 countries worldwide. AllianceBernstein provides diversified investment management services worldwide to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors. Its investment services encompass equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative.

Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited, based in Singapore since 1992, is the main regional investment arm of the Aberdeen Group. The Group has been investing in Asia for over 25 years, where their assets under management now total over US$70.4billion* .

While the Group is one of the largest managers of regional equities globally, they also have dedicated local Asian fixed income, indirect property and alternative asset teams. Assets are invested in a variety of country and regional funds, as well as specialist products, for leading institutions, other asset managers and retail investors. In addition to Singapore, the Group has offices in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand.

* Regional AUM as at 31 Dec 2016

Source: Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited

Allianz Global Investors is a diversified active investment manager, managing EUR 480billion in assets for individuals, families and institutions worldwide. With 25 locations in 18 countries, we have a strong presence in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific and our global capabilities are delivered through local teams to ensure best-in-class service.  We have around 500 investment professionals - including portfolio managers averaging more than a decade of experience with our firm.

At Allianz Global Investors, we follow a two-word philosophy: Understand. Act. It describes how we look at the world and how we behave. We aim to stand out as the investment partner our clients trust by listening closely to understand their challenges, then acting decisively to provide them with solutions that meet their needs. 

When the world is changing quickly, it is important to have a stable foundation and ample resources to draw on. As part of the Allianz group, we benefit from a well-established and highly supportive parent, one of the world’s foremost financial service providers, servicing approximately 85 million customers in 70 countries.

Source: Allianz Global Investors, as of 31 December 2016.

The Capital Group Companies, Inc. (“Capital Group”) was founded in 1931 on the belief that fundamental research is essential to achieving superior long-term investment results. Capital Group is one of the largest privately held investment management organizations in the world with more than 80 years of investment experience.

Investment management is, and always has been, Capital Group’s only business.  Capital Group remain committed to a research-driven, consistent approach of achieving strong, long-term investment results for clients As at 31st December 2016, Capital Group had over 7,800 employees worldwide and managed more than US$1.4trillion in assets under management on behalf of its investors.

Over time the organization has become truly global, opening offices worldwide and setting up investment subsidiaries to research more effectively the investments Capital Group makes. In 1989, Capital Group established in Singapore a Capital International, Inc. branch office, licensed with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.  

With a presence in Singapore since 2003, Fidelity International has managed collective investment schemes or discretionary funds in Singapore and is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. 

Fidelity International offers world class investment solutions and retirement expertise. We are a privately owned, independent company, with the commitment and resources to provide the investment expertise, technology and service innovation needed to help clients achieve their financial goals. We invest USD $290billion* globally on behalf of clients in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Our clients range from pension funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. For institutional clients, we offer tailored investment solutions design and full-service asset management outsourcing. 

In addition to asset management, Fidelity International  provides investment administration and guidance services for workplace benefit schemes, advisers and individuals in several countries, with USD $85billion* in assets under administration.

Established in 1969 as the international arm of Fidelity Investments, which was founded in Boston in 1946, Fidelity International became independent of the US organisation in 1980, and is today owned mainly by management and members of the original founding family.

*As at 30 September 2016

Franklin Resources, Inc., known as Franklin Templeton Investments, is a global investment management organization offering a wide range of investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, partnerships and other clients. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Franklin Templeton has more than 65 years of investment experience and offices in 35 countries. Franklin Templeton provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, K2 Advisors, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment groups – each operating autonomously and offering clients their unique perspectives. Together, they are firmly committed to bringing clients the expertise of many with the strength of one. As at 31 Jan 2017, Franklin Resources reported assets under management of US$728.8billion. Franklin Resources, Inc., is a member of the S&P 500 Index. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific exchanges under the ticker symbol "BEN

Henderson Global Investors is an international investment company, with a strong reputation and a proud history, going back to 1934. We currently manage *US$124.7billion and employ more than 1000 members of staff worldwide, of which more than *234 are investment professionals. Henderson is wholly owned by Henderson Group plc, which is dual listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 and ASX 100 indices.

Since July 1995, Henderson has grown steadily over time with offices across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Australia. Singapore is Henderson Global Investors' headquarters for Asia Pacific. It is the regional hub for managing investments, identifying new business opportunities and attracting new funds from the region. The Singapore office has *S$8.6billion assets under management and a total of 18 investment professionals. The investment teams include China equities, Japan equities, Asia-Pacific Property equities, Asia-Pacific equities, Asia Pacific Multi-strategy equities and Agriculture commodities.

Henderson’s global property team, led by Guy Barnard, has more than 4 decades of experience investing in property and having in-depth expertise in Europe, US and Asia property markets. The team currently manages approx. *US$1.4billion globally across a suite of property funds. The Henderson Horizon Global Property Equities Fund has a fund size of **US$408.51m and has several accolades over the years.

The Asia Pacific property equities team of three, based in Singapore and has over ten years’ track record. The Henderson Horizon Asia-Pacific Property Equities Fund has a fund size of **US$285.75m and has several accolades over the years.

*As at 31 December 2016
**As at 31 January 2017

Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) is a leader in the Asian financial services industry, with US$170.6 billion* in assets under management as of December 31, 2016. Established in 1959, the firm has representation across 11 countries^ and enjoys one of the largest distributor networks in the region, serving both retail and institutional clients. The company’s products are distributed through banks, brokers, financial advisors and life insurance companies.

In Singapore, Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited (“Nikko AM Asia”) is a leading asset manager which combines the strengths of two award-winning asset managers formerly known as DBS Asset Management Ltd and Nikko Asset Management Singapore Limited

Nikko AM manages a wide range of equity, fixed income and alternative strategies in both active and passive formats, leveraging the talents of over 200 investment professionals. In 2016 alone, Nikko AM won awards for excellence in asset management from Asian Investor, Lipper, Mercer, Morningstar, and R&I, among others.

The company’s management team is highly diverse and experienced, and is committed to running the company according to international best practices. Nikko AM’s independence from the limitations imposed on many captive asset management companies allows it to focus on the interests of clients. At the same time, the company enjoys a stable base of shareholders, with majority ownership held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings and a smaller stake by DBS Bank.

*Consolidated assets under management and advice of Nikko AM, including subsidiaries, but excluding minority affiliates and minority joint ventures.

^Including overseas subsidiaries, affiliates and minority joint ventures. Includes Hong Kong.

PineBridge Investments is a global asset manager with approximately US $82.7 billion in client AUM (as of 31 December 2016) and experience in emerging and developed markets, delivering innovative alpha-oriented strategies across asset allocation, equities, fixed income and alternatives. 

PineBridge has over 650 employees globally across 17 countries as of 31 December 2016. With approximately 210  investment professionals located in core geographies supported by a world-class infrastructure, PineBridge integrates on-the-ground knowledge with analytical insights, bridging global and local capabilities to deliver customized products and solutions that address the different diversification and risk management requirements of clients across regions.

PineBridge has a rich heritage and wealth of experience in Asia, dating back to the 1960’s.  With deep roots in Asia, PineBridge is one of the few managers that have local investment offices in almost all major Asian countries, providing maximum research coverage. 

In Singapore, PineBridge has been managing funds for a broad list of clientele which includes institutional investors, partnering with reputable distributors servicing the needs of high net worth individuals and retail investors since 1996. PineBridge provides an extensive platform of broad investment capabilities to meet diverse client needs.  PineBridge Investments Singapore Limited holds a capital market services license in fund management issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and a fund management company included under the CPF Investment Scheme.

At Schroders, asset management is our only business and our goals are completely aligned with those of our clients – the creation of long-term value to assist them in meeting their future financial requirements.

We manage £397.1 billion (€465.2 billion/US$490.7 billion)* on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of active strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and real estate.

We employ over 4100 talented people worldwide operating from 37 offices in 27 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.

Schroders has developed a stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

Source: Schroders, as at 31 December 2016.

Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. (“WAMC Pte Ltd”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”), a U.S. financial services holding company that provides asset management services through its subsidiaries including the WAMC Pte Ltd. Legg Mason was founded in 1899 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. under the symbol “LM”. As of 31 October 2016 , Legg Mason has approximately US$176 billion of assets under management invested in a broad range of financial instruments, including global equities, fixed interest securities, and currencies.

WAMC Pte Ltd’s strategic goal is to provide above average returns over the long term by managing diversified, risk controlled, value oriented portfolios across a range of investment products in major and emerging markets. Portfolios employ a long-term value orientation that utilises multiple investment strategies to achieve above market returns while approximating market risk. WAMC Pte Ltd advises and manages an extensive range of investments on behalf of institutions and individuals. Through unit trusts and segregated accounts, WAMC Pte Ltd provides intermediary and institutional investors with access to fixed interest and currency investment opportunities that seek to add value and control risk.

WAMC Pte Ltd has been managing collective investment schemes in Singapore since 2003 and has approximately US$4.62 billion in assets under management locally as at 30 June 2016.