Annual Charges. Annual Charges - Underlying Funds. May 2011

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1 Annual Charges May 2011 Annual Charges - Underlying Funds This document is to be used in Hong Kong only and should be issued and read in conjunction with the Principal Brochure, which consists of the Annual Charges leaflet, Investment-linked Funds leaflet and Product Brochure. Hong Kong

2 Investment-linked Fund Information (FPIL) operates a range of investment-linked funds. The concept is simple: agreements have been set up with investment houses worldwide allowing us to link to specially selected underlying funds chosen on the basis of performance and investment expertise. FPIL has set up its own investment-linked fund which invests solely in such underlying fund, apart from a proportionately small amount which may be held as a cash balance. These investment-linked funds are intended for medium to long-term investment and can only be accessed using FPIL s investment-linked assurance schemes. These policies are also intended for medium to long-term investment and are not therefore designed for early surrender (see Policy information on page 7). Substantial surrender charges/penalties will be applied in the event of early surrender. There may also be restrictions on the amount of withdrawals available from a policy and you should refer to the relevant Principal Brochure for more information. A withdrawal charge of up to 7.5% of the amount of withdrawal may be applied. Our policyholders invest their premiums into FPIL s investmentlinked assurance schemes. According to policyholders chosen investment-linked funds, FPIL invests these premiums collectively in the underlying funds. Units are notionally allocated to your policy solely for the purpose of calculating the benefits which we will pay to you. FPIL is the absolute legal and beneficial owner of all the assets which relate to each investment-linked fund. Policyholders have no rights or entitlements to these underlying assets. The price of the FPIL investment-linked fund will be different from the underlying fund, but should move broadly in line with it. The underlying investments of the investment-linked funds are unit trusts authorized by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ). Such authorization does not imply official recommendation. SFC authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of a unit trust nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of a unit trust or its performance. It does not mean the unit trust is suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors. Please note that an investment-linked fund available under FPIL s investment-linked assurance schemes may not be linked to a class (or classes) of the underlying fund that is offered to the public investors in Hong Kong. Therefore, you should note that, among others, the fees that are charged in respect of the underlying fund linked to this investment-linked fund may not be the same as the fees charged for a class of the underlying fund that is offered to the public investors in Hong Kong. For details, please refer to FPIL and your independent financial adviser. Units in the investment-linked funds are normally bought and sold using the bid (selling) price. However, some legacy products do contain a bid/offer spread please refer to the individual product brochures for details. Please note that there are fees for the policy and investmentlinked funds that would in turn affect the return on your policy, which may be lower than the return on the underlying funds. Please refer to the corresponding prospectuses of the underlying funds, which will be made available by FPIL s Hong Kong office. These prospectuses will help you to understand the underlying funds, their investment objectives and strategies, the risks that may affect your investment, whether your financial goals are matched, etc. Please do not rely on these documents alone. We recommend that you discuss fully both the suitability of the investment-linked assurance schemes and the specific risks associated with your investments within these policies with your Financial Adviser before making any investment decisions. Investment-linked fund prices may go up and down depending upon the underlying investment performance or, where investments held within an investment-linked fund are not denominated in the currency of that investment-linked fund, simply because of movements in currency exchange rates. Where we publish performance information, the figures are quoted net of all underlying fund annual charges. However, past performance should not be viewed as an indication of future performance the value of your investment cannot be guaranteed and you may get back less than you paid in. Valuation frequency and availability of unit prices Valuations are carried out on all business days in Dorking (UK) as appropriate for the individual investment-linked fund. Unit prices are issued daily at approximately 5 p.m. (UK time). Please note that some underlying funds do not price on a daily basis any affected investment-linked funds have been clearly marked on page 6 of this document. Investment-linked fund price roundings In pricing each investment-linked fund in the FPIL investmentlinked fund range, we may reasonably round any calculations by an adjustment of not more than 0.1%. All rounding adjustments accrue to the benefit of the policyholders who invest in that investmentlinked fund. The offer price and the bid price are calculated each valuation day. The offer price is rounded up to three decimal places and the bid price is rounded down to three decimal places. Key to the symbols used in this leaflet Investment-linked funds deal on a daily basis except where indicated: 7 Deals weekly. a b The underlying fund of this investment-linked fund is authorized by SFC under the Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds, but not authorized or regulated under the SFC Code on Real Estate Investment Trusts. Such authorization does not imply official recommendation. Whilst an absolute return fund aims to achieve absolute performance, there may be circumstances under which negative returns could be generated. Investors should therefore not interpret it to mean or imply that an absolute return is guaranteed. c Investment linked fund s dealing frequency will be changed from weekly to daily effective from 25 June Annual Charges

3 Investment-linked Funds Investment-linked Fund Code/Name Underlying Fund Annual Charge Investment-linked Fund Code/Name Underlying Fund Annual Charge Managed R89 JPM Global Capital Preservation (USD) 1.25% Asia Pacific P65 Aberdeen Global Asia Pacific Equity 1.75% J08 Allianz RCM Little Dragons 2.75% P50 Allianz RCM Oriental Income 1.50% R44 Allianz RCM Total Return Asian Equity 1.75% R17 Amundi ASEAN New Markets (Amundi Equity ASEAN effective from 24 June 2011) 1.70% J03 Baring Asia Growth 1.25% R30 First State Asian Equity Plus 1.50% J02 Invesco Asian Equity 1.00% R08 JF ASEAN 1.50% J34 JF Eastern 1.50% P66 JF Eastern Smaller Companies 1.50% J32 JF Pacific Securities 1.50% P95 Martin Currie GF Asia-Pacific (EUR) 1.50% P94 Martin Currie GF Asia-Pacific (USD) 1.50% P40 Value Partners High-Dividend Stocks 7 c 1.25% Asia Pacific Single Country P33 Aberdeen Global Chinese Equity 1.75% M56 Baring Australia 1.25% M55 Baring Hong Kong & China 1.25% J46 Baring Korea Feeder 1.50% P96 BNP Paribas Equity China 1.75% R51 First State China Growth 2.00% R31 First State Greater China Growth 1.50% R98 Henderson Horizon China 1.20% J55 HSBC Chinese Equity 1.50% J56 HSBC Hong Kong Equity 1.00% R09 JF Taiwan 1.50% J47 JF Thailand 1.50% L02 Jupiter China Sustainable Growth 1.50% Deposit M65 Investec GS Sterling Money 0.50% M66 Investec GS US Dollar Money 0.50% J42 JPMorgan USD 0.25% Emerging Markets R11 Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets 1.75% Smaller Companies P54 Aberdeen Global Indian Equity 1.75% R62 Allianz RCM BRIC Equity 1.75% J48 Allianz RCM Emerging Asia 1.75% J38 Invesco Emerging Markets Equity 1.50% J30 JF India 1.50% P89 Parvest Equity Brazil 1.75% J37 Schroder Latin American 1.50% R52 Schroder Middle East 1.50% P58 Templeton BRIC 2.10% J60 Templeton Emerging Markets 2.10% P52 Templeton Latin America 1.90% Europe P48 Baring Eastern Europe 1.50% J84 Fidelity Euro Blue Chip 1.50% P51 Franklin Mutual European 1.50% J36 Investec GS Continental European Equity 1.50% J76 Principal European Equity 1.50% Global Equity M87 Invesco Global Small Cap Equity 1.00% J06 Investec GS Global Equity 1.50% J74 Investec GS Global Strategic Equity 1.50% R22 M&G Global Basics 1.75% R23 M&G Global Leaders 1.75% J75 Principal Global Equity 1.50% R33 Schroder Global Equity Yield (EUR) 1.50% R32 Schroder Global Equity Yield (USD) 1.50% J72 Templeton Global 1.50% International Bond J27 Baring High Yield Bond 1.00% P87 Baring International Bond (EUR) 0.75% M57 Baring International Bond (USD) 0.75% P97 BNP Paribas Bond Best Selection World Emerging 1.50% J87 Fidelity Euro Bond 0.75% M84 Franklin US Government 0.95% J01 Invesco Bond 0.50% P74 Invesco Euro Corporate Bond 1.00% J43 Investec GS Global Strategic Income 1.00% P88 Mellon Global Bond (EUR) 1.00% P67 Mellon Global Bond (USD) 1.00% M83 Schroder Asian Bond Absolute Return b 1.25% P91 Schroder Global Corporate Bond (EUR) 0.75% P90 Schroder Global Corporate Bond (USD) 0.75% P93 Schroder Strategic Bond (EUR) 1.00% P92 Schroder Strategic Bond (USD) 1.00% R97 Templeton Asian Bond (USD) 1.05% L05 Templeton Global Bond (EUR) 1.05% L06 Templeton Global Bond (USD) 1.05% L03 Templeton Global Total Return (EUR) 1.05% L04 Templeton Global Total Return (USD) 1.05% Annual Charges 3

4 Investment-linked Funds (continued) Investment-linked Fund Code/Name Underlying Fund Annual Charge Investment-linked Fund Code/Name Underlying Fund Annual Charge Japan R63 Allianz RCM Japan 1.50% P56 BlackRock Japan Opportunities 1.50% J71 Schroder Japanese Large Cap 1.25% North America J77 BlackRock US Flexible Equity 1.50% J39 Schroder US Smaller Companies 1.50% Property P79 Fidelity Global Property (EUR) a 1.50% P78 Fidelity Global Property (USD) a 1.50% P61 Henderson Horizon Asia-Pacific Property Equities a 1.20% P83 Schroder Global Property Securities (EUR) a 1.50% P82 Schroder Global Property Securities (USD) a 1.50% Specialist R88 JPM Highbridge Statistical Market Neutral 1.50% S198 Man AHL Diversified Futures Ltd % L09 Schroder Global Managed Currency (EUR) 1.00% L10 Schroder Global Managed Currency (USD) 1.00% Theme J96 Aberdeen Global Technology 1.75% P98 Amundi Aqua Global 1.70% (Amundi Equity Global Aqua effective from 24 June 2011) P69 BlackRock New Energy 1.75% M82 BlackRock World Gold 1.75% P70 BlackRock World Mining 1.75% R12 DWS Global Agribusiness 1.50% R49 F&C Global Climate Opportunities 1.50% J97 Fidelity Global Telecommunications 1.50% R25 Invesco Asia Infrastructure 1.50% J57 Invesco Global Health Care 1.50% J58 Invesco Global Technology 1.00% P47 Investec GS Global Energy 1.50% J95 JF Pacific Technology 1.50% P60 Martin Currie GF Global Resources 1.50% R34 Schroder Global Climate Change Equity 1.50% UK J73 Invesco UK Equity 1.00% 4 Annual Charges

5 Risk Factors Investment involves risks and each investment-linked fund will involve its own individual level of risk: Eq Li FI B Where an underlying fund invests in equities, it entails risk, as individual stock prices can move up and down more dramatically than other forms of investment. Shares, when sold, may be worth less than their original cost and you may get back less than you paid in. Some underlying funds invest in asset classes that are considered illiquid, in that sometimes they may not be so easy to sell. It should be recognised that an investment in an investment-linked fund of this type may have liquidity constraints that may lead to delays in the sale of investment-linked fund units. Where an underlying fund invests in fixed interest securities the value can go up and down as interest rates change. For example, if interest rates rise, the value is likely to fall. Some underlying funds invest in company bonds. High yielding bonds are usually lower grade. These carry an increased risk to both the income and capital value of the investment-linked fund for example, if the company issuing the bond has financial difficulties and stops trading. Com Some underlying funds invest in commodity markets and investment values can move up and down sharply depending on levels of speculation and supply and demand. EM Where an underlying fund invests in emerging markets, investment values can move sharply down or up. These markets tend not to be so well regulated as developed markets and political unrest is more likely. Guide to the Risk/Reward Profile of FPIL s investment-linked funds on page 6 The Risk/Reward Profile is determind by FPIL from information provided by the underlying fund houses and is based on the following characteristics of the underlying fund: volatility; asset type; and geographical region. The information given in the Risk/Reward Profile is for reference only and SFC has not assessed or approved it, nor has it verified the accuracy of such information. Grade 1: Grade 2: Grade 3: Grade 4: Investment-linked funds offering conservative return similar to money market rates. The underlying funds that these investment-linked funds invest in may be exposed to the following risk factors: FI, D. Low-risk investment-linked funds offering security and potential growth. The underlying funds that these investment-linked funds invest in may be exposed to the following risk factors: FI, B, D. These investment-linked funds take a balanced approach to investment by holding a diverse portfolio of assets. The underlying funds that these investmentlinked funds invest in may be exposed to the following risk factors: Eq, FI, B, D. A more focused asset exposure provides good growth potential with the risk of short-term volatility. The underlying funds that these investment-linked funds invest in may be exposed to the following risk factors: Eq, Li, FI, B, Com, EM, D. D Many underlying funds can now use derivative instruments as an investment tool. A derivatives instrument normally is a contract between two or more parties and, used in underlying funds, derives its value based on the value of an underlying asset at a particular point in time. The main types of derivatives are futures, forwards, options and swaps, with these instruments generally being used to hedge (reduce) risk, but can also be used for speculative purposes (at increased risk). Losses can be greater than the money put into these instruments. Grade 5: These aggressive investment-linked funds balance the risk of high volatility with the potential for high capital growth. The underlying funds that these investmentlinked funds invest in may be exposed to the following risk factors: Eq, Li, FI, B, Com, EM, D. Annual Charges 5

6 Investment-linked Funds: Risk/Reward Profile Grade 1 Investec GS Sterling Money Investec GS US Dollar Money JPMorgan USD Grade 2 Baring International Bond (EUR) Baring International Bond (USD) Fidelity Euro Bond Franklin US Government Invesco Bond Invesco Euro Corporate Bond Investec GS Global Strategic Income JPM Global Capital Preservation (USD) Mellon Global Bond (EUR) Mellon Global Bond (USD) Schroder Global Corporate Bond (EUR) Schroder Global Corporate Bond (USD) Schroder Global Managed Currency (EUR) Schroder Global Managed Currency (USD) Schroder Strategic Bond (EUR) Schroder Strategic Bond (USD) Templeton Global Bond (EUR) Templeton Global Bond (USD) Grade 3 Allianz RCM Oriental Income Baring High Yield Bond Investec GS Global Equity JPM Highbridge Statistical Market Neutral Principal Global Equity Schroder Asian Bond Absolute Return b Templeton Asian Bond (USD) Templeton Global Templeton Global Total Return (EUR) Templeton Global Total Return (USD) Grade 4 Aberdeen Global Asia Pacific Equity Aberdeen Global Chinese Equity Aberdeen Global Technology Allianz RCM Japan Allianz RCM Little Dragons Allianz RCM Total Return Asian Equity Amundi Aqua Global (Amundi Equity Global Aqua effective from 24 June 2011) Baring Asia Growth Baring Australia Baring Hong Kong & China BlackRock Japan Opportunities BlackRock US Flexible Equity BlackRock World Gold BNP Paribas Bond Best Selection World Emerging F&C Global Climate Opportunities Fidelity Euro Blue Chip Fidelity Global Property (EUR) a Fidelity Global Property (USD) a Fidelity Global Telecommunications First State Asian Equity Plus First State Greater China Growth Franklin Mutual European Henderson Horizon Asia-Pacific Property Equities a HSBC Hong Kong Equity Invesco Asia Infrastructure Invesco Asian Equity Invesco Global Health Care Invesco Global Small Cap Equity Invesco Global Technology Invesco UK Equity Investec GS Continental European Equity Investec GS Global Energy Investec GS Global Strategic Equity JF Eastern JF Pacific Securities M&G Global Basics M&G Global Leaders Martin Currie GF Asia-Pacific (EUR) Martin Currie GF Asia-Pacific (USD) Martin Currie GF Global Resources Principal European Equity Schroder Global Climate Change Equity Schroder Global Equity Yield (EUR) Schroder Global Equity Yield (USD) Schroder Global Property Securities (EUR) a Schroder Global Property Securities (USD) a Schroder Japanese Large Cap Schroder US Smaller Companies Value Partners High-Dividend Stocks 7 c Grade 5 Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets Smaller Companies Aberdeen Global Indian Equity Allianz RCM BRIC Equity Allianz RCM Emerging Asia Amundi ASEAN New Markets (Amundi Equity ASEAN effective from 24 June 2011) Baring Eastern Europe Baring Korea Feeder BlackRock New Energy BlackRock World Mining BNP Paribas Equity China DWS Global Agribusiness First State China Growth Henderson Horizon China HSBC Chinese Equity Invesco Emerging Markets Equity JF ASEAN JF Eastern Smaller Companies JF India JF Pacific Technology JF Taiwan JF Thailand Jupiter China Sustainable Growth Man AHL Diversified Futures Ltd 7 Parvest Equity Brazil Schroder Latin American Schroder Middle East Templeton BRIC Templeton Emerging Markets Templeton Latin America 6 Annual Charges

7 Cautionary notes Policy information FPIL s investment-linked assurance schemes and their documentation have been authorized by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission pursuant to Sections 104(1) and 105(1) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. Such authorization does not imply official recommendation. SFC authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of an investment-linked assurance scheme nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of an investment-linked assurance scheme or its performance. It does not mean the investment-linked assurance scheme is suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors. Each policy is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the law of the Isle of Man. However, this will not preclude the right to bring legal action in a Hong Kong court. Illustration of Surrender Value Applicants will be required to sign an illustration document as part of the application for a policy. This document includes a table of figures which shows the impact of fees and charges on the policy and their effect on surrender values. The figures are based on certain assumptions as stated in the document and are for illustrative purpose only. Please note that notwithstanding such Isle of Man regulations, there is no guarantee that you may get back up to 90% of the premium paid or the prevailing value of your policy. The final value you receive (if any) may be substantially less than the total premium paid or the prevailing value of your policy. Investors should be aware that specific investor protection and compensation schemes that may exist in relation to collective investments and deposits accounts are unlikely to apply in the event of failure of such an investment held within investment-linked assurance schemes. Investment-linked assurance schemes may not be suitable for everyone. We recommend that you read the Principal Brochure and all associated documents carefully and discuss fully both the suitability of these investment-linked assurance schemes and the specific risks associated with your chosen investments within these policies with your Financial Adviser before making any investment decisions. For any enquiries or complaints, please contact FPIL at Suites , Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, telephone Complaints we cannot settle can be referred to the Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme for the Isle of Man. Please note that some telephone communications with FPIL are monitored and may be randomly interrupted. Policyholder protection To ensure the protection of policyholders interests the Isle of Man Insurance and Pensions Authority ( the Regulator ) has put in place a number of statutory measures: Ring fencing of assets in accordance with the Insurance Act 2008 ( the Act ) FPIL keeps policyholders premiums received in a special long-term business fund, which can only be used to meet the claims and long-term liabilities of policyholders. FPIL also holds funds in excess of its long-term liabilities, and submits independently audited annual solvency reports to the Regulator, in accordance with the Act. A policyholder compensation fund in the event that the above measures fail, and the insurer is unable to meet its liabilities, all policyholders will receive the protection of the Life Assurance (Compensation of Policyholders) Regulations 1991 of the Isle of Man, wherever their place of residence. The Regulations ensure that in the unlikely event of FPIL becoming insolvent, a levy would be made against all other Isle of Man resident life assurance companies so that up to 90% of our liabilities to eligible policyholders would be met (without any upper monetary limit). Copyright All rights reserved. Annual Charges 7

8 Registered & Head Office: Royal Court, Castletown, Isle of Man, British Isles, IM9 1RA Telephone: +44(0) Fax: +44(0) Incorporated company limited by shares Registered in the Isle of Man No Authorised by the Isle of Man Insurance & Pensions Authority Provider of life assurance and investment products The appointed representative of the Company in Hong Kong is s branch office: Suites , Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong Telephone: Fax: Website: Authorised by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to conduct long-term insurance business in Hong Kong XHK/AC 05.11