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1 Fund Announcement: 11 April 2014 Contents: 1. Notice to Shareholders of Parvest Funds 2. Notice to Shareholders of Parvest Equity Europe Emerging Fund 3. Notice of Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of DB Platinum IV 4. Deutsche Noor Islamic Funds 5. Notice to Shareholders of Fullerton Fund 6. Suspension of Redemption of ING (L) Invest Middle East & North Africa 7. Notice of Annual General Meeting - JPMorgan Investment Funds 8. Termination of LionGlobal Asia Infrastructure Fund and AsPac Recovery Fund 9. Notice to Unitholders of United Emerging Markets Bond Fund Change in Investment Objective, Focus and Approach 10. Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT USD 11. Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT AUD-H 12. Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT SGD-H 13. Dividend Payout for Amundi Bonus Builder Fund 14. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Asia Pac Eqty Inc A6 USD 15. Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A6 USD-H 16. Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A6 SGD-H 17. Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A8 AUD-H 18. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A8 AUD-H 19. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A6 SGD-H 20. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A6 USD 21. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Multi-Asset Inc A6 SGD-H 22. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Multi-Asset Inc A6 USD 23. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian HY Bd AUD AADM (H) 24. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian HY Bd SGD ASDM (H) 25. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv US Corp Bd SGD ASDM (H) 26. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian Eq Inc AUD AADQ (H) 27. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian Property Sec SGD ASDQ 28. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Investments MIP M 29. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Investments MIP M (RMB-H) CNH 30. Dividend Payout for First State Glb Infrastructure 31. Dividend Payout for First State Dividend Advantage 32. Dividend Payout for Fullerton SGD Income Fd Cl B SGD 33. Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Glb Credit Bd R/D SGD 34. Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Multisector Inc R/D SGD 35. Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Multisector Inc R/D USD 36. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Income Fund(S$) 37. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Asia Div Eqty Fund 38. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton HIF Singapore Div Eqty 39. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Japan Dividend Equity SGD-H 40. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Glb Prop Sec Fd (S$) 41. Dividend Payout for PIMCO Glb Bond Cl E Inc GBP Hed 42. Dividend Payout for PIMCO Glb Inv Gr Credit Cl E Inc GBP Hed 43. Dividend Payout for PineBridge Strategic Bond A5HD SGD-H 44. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis AUD-H 45. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis RMB-H 46. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis SGD-H 47. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF EM Debt Ab Rt A Dis SGD-Hedged - 1 -

2 48. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Gb Div Max A DIS SGD 49. Dividend Payout for United Emerging Markets Bond Fund 50. Dividend Payout for United Asian Bond Fund Class SGD 51. Dividend Payout for United Asia Consumer Fund 52. Do You Know? Modifications to Natixis International Funds (Lux) I 53. Do You Know? PineBridge Global Funds: Change of Subscription Unit Class Currency Bank Accounts and Fax Details 54. Do You Know? Transfer-in of CPF/SRS (IA) holdings from other IA platform (Navigator) - Changes to Aviva Transactional form - 2 -

3 Date of Memo: 11 April Notice to Shareholders of Parvest Funds We have been informed by BNP Paribas Investment Partners of the following changes: 1. Prospectus The following changes will be incorporated in the next version of the prospectus (May 2014) and will be effective on 2 May 2014: Investment Manager New investment manager of the Opportunities USA sub-fund Investment Advisors New investment advisor of the Equity Europe Emerging sub-fund Share Classes If the assets of a category/class fall below EUR 100, or equivalent, the Board of Directors reserves the right to liquidate or merge it with another category/class it decides in the best interest of shareholders. Sub-funds Change of Investment Policies of Convertible Bond Asia and Equity BRIC sub funds Share Classes Hedged class H revamped into Return Hedged class RH for Bond Best Selection World Emerging sub-fund 2. Split of Shares Shares of the Classic-CAP class of Equity Europe Emerging sub fund will be split by 10 effective on 6 June (OTD) Subscription and redemption orders treated at the NAV dated 6 June 2014 (OTD) will be accepted in cash only (no orders accepted in number of shares). No conversion will be accepted on this NAV. The following sets out the various options which may be available to you: Option 1 Redemption of existing units If clients do not approve the above changes, from now till 30 April 2014, 3pm, you may redeem your units in the Fund at the prevailing NAV. No realization charge will be imposed in respect of such realization. Option 2 Hold Clients may continue to hold existing units in the Fund. No action is required of you

4 For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from BNP Paribas Mar 14.pdf 2. Notice to Shareholders of Parvest Equity Europe Emerging Fund (the Sub- Fund ) Further to our notice sent in March pertaining to the split of shares by 10 of the Classic-CAP class of the Sub-Fund, effective 6 June 2014, we would like to inform you that redemption for the Sub-Fund would not be available between 5 June 2014, 3pm and 6 June 2014, 3pm. Redemption will be available on 6 June 2014, after 3pm. Additional shares after the share split exercise will be transferred to clients after the receipt of the confirmation note from BNP. Please refer to the below for the working example of the share split: Before NAV Split - Client Holding 1 Share NAV:$10 Share Split (1:10) After NAV Split - Client Holding 10 Shares NAV: $1 This notice is for your information only. No action is required of you. 3. Notice of Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of DB Platinum IV (the Company ) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the shareholders of the company will be held on 16 April 2014 at 11:00 a.m and a.m (Luxembourg time) respectively at the premises of RBC Investor Services Bank S.A., 14, Porte de France, L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette. We have enclosed a copy of the AGM and EGM notification together with the following document for your action: (1) Proxy Form Hence, please reply to clienthelp@fundsupermart.com by 10 April 2014 and indicate clearly if you would like to vote FOR or AGAINST the resolutions. We will then vote on the resolution on your behalf. If we do not receive your instructions by the stipulated date, we will abstain from casting your vote. All voting instructions received are irrevocable. For more information, please refer to the attached notice from DB Platinum IV. PlatIV AGM 27 Mar 14.pdf - 4 -

5 4. Deutsche Noor Islamic Funds We refer to the DWS circular letter dated 28 November 2013 which announced the change of name of the Company from DWS Noor Islamic Funds plc to Deutsche Noor Islamic Funds plc following the approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 30 October Kindly note that the effective date of the change in name of the sub-fund, DWS Noor Precious Metals Securities Fund to Deutsche Noor Precious Metals Securities Fund, and Prospectus, as well as the Central Bank of Ireland approval of the revised Prospectus will take place on or about 25 April This notice is for your information only and no action is required of you. For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification. Notice 27 Mar 14.pdf 5. Notice to Shareholders of Fullerton Fund (the Fund ) We have been informed by Fullerton Fund Management of the changes to the prospectus and trust deed of the Fund to permit the compulsory realization of units by the Managers under certain circumstances. This change was brought about to address recent regulatory changes in several jurisdictions, which may affect the Sub-Funds (as stated below), and are for the purpose of protecting the interests of the Sub-Funds as a whole. They do not affect the investment objectives, fees or key features of the Sub-Funds. These changes will take effect from 5 May Below are the Sub-Funds affected by the changes to the prospectus and trust deed: Fullerton Short Term Interest Rate Fund Fullerton Global Bond Fund Fullerton Asian Bond Fund Fullerton SGD Income Fund Fullerton Dynamic Strategies Fund Aggressive Fullerton Dynamic Strategies Fund - Balanced This notice is for your information only. No action is required of you. For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from Fullerton. Not 31 Mar 14.pdf 6. Suspension of Redemption of ING (L) Invest Middle East & North Africa (the Sub-Fund ) Further to ING s notice dated 26 February 2014 regarding the liquidation of the Sub-Fund on 27 March 2014 (the Liquidation Date ), we have been informed by ING Investment - 5 -

6 Management that with immediate effect, the Sub-Fund will be temporarily suspended for redemption and conversion of all shares until further notice. On the Liquidation Date, all Shares of the Sub-Fund will be paid out a redemption amount pro-rata all liquidity available in US Dollar. As soon the remaining exposure ING (L) Invest Middle East & North Africa holds in EGP has been converted to US Dollar, all Shares will be paid the remainder. This notice is for your information only. No action is required of you. For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from ING Investment Management. Sus 21 Mar 14.pdf 7. Notice of Annual General Meeting - JPMorgan Investment Funds The Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) for JPMorgan Investment Funds will be held on 25 April 2014, 12:00pm (CET) at the registered office of the Company. We have enclosed a copy of the AGM notice together with the following document for your action: (1) Proxy Form Hence, please reply to clienthelp@fundsupermart.com by 14 April 2014 (Singapore time) and indicate clearly if you would like to vote FOR or AGAINST the resolutions. If we do not receive your instructions by the stipulated date, we will abstain from casting your vote. All voting instructions received are irrevocable. For more information, please refer to the attached notice from JPMorgan Asset Management. AGM 3 Apr 14.pdf 8. Termination of LionGlobal Asia Infrastructure Fund and AsPac Recovery Fund We have been informed by Lion Global Investors Ltd that the above mentioned Funds will be terminated on 30 June 2014 as the fund sizes have been declining over the years with funds expenses increasing. LionGlobal Asia Infrastructure Fund Aggregate Net Asset Value Expense Ratio as at January 2014 As at 30 June 2013 SGD 12.1 million 1.87% - 6 -

7 LionGlobal AsPac Recovery Fund Aggregate Net Asset Value Expense Ratio as at January 2014 As at 30 June 2013 SGD 7.5 million 2.25% Please take note of the following timelines: - Buy/Switch Buy will be available until 23 April 2014, 3pm - Outstanding RSPs will be terminated on 23 April 2014, 3pm - Sell will be available until 30 June 2014, 3pm - Switch Sell will be available until 13 June 2014, 3pm The following sets out the various options which may be available to you: Option 1 Switching of existing units You may switch to another fund that is available on our website for free from now till 13 June 2014, 3pm. If you had invested in the Fund using your SRS monies, please note that you can only switch your units to another fund that is available for investment using SRS monies. Option 2 Redemption of existing units From now till 30 June 2014, 3pm, you may redeem your units in the Fund at the prevailing NAV. No realization charge will be imposed in respect of such realization. Option 3 Hold Clients may continue to hold existing units in the Fund until the termination date on 30 June The termination proceeds will be paid to you as soon as reasonably practicable after the fund termination. If you had invested in the Fund using SRS monies, your termination proceeds will be credited to your SRS account after the Effective Date. For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from Lion Global Investors Ltd. AI 28 Mar 14.pdf APR 28 Mar 14.pdf 9. Notice to Unitholders of United Emerging Markets Bond Fund ( EM Bond Fund ) Change in Investment Objective, Focus and Approach We have been informed by UOB Asset Management (the Managers ) that changes will be made to the investment objective, focus and approach of the EM Bond Fund with effect from 2 May In addition, the expression "Emerging Markets", as used in relation to the Fund, will also be amended

8 The changes are as of below: 1. Change in investment objective of EM Bond Fund 2. Amendment of the expression Emerging Markets 3. Change in investment focus and approach of EM Bond Fund The above changes (together with consequential and other amendments) will be reflected in the updated prospectus of the Fund registered on or around the date of this notice. This notice is for your information only and no action is required on your part. For more information, please refer to the attached notice from UOB. 2 Apr 14.pdf 10. Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT USD Dividend Rate per unit : USD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT AUD-H Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for AB Glb High Yield-AT SGD-H Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for Amundi Bonus Builder Fund Dividend Rate per unit : 1.2% payout each quarter based on initial offer price of S$1-8 -

9 14. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Asia Pac Eqty Inc A6 USD Dividend Rate per unit : USD Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A6 USD-H Dividend Rate per unit : USD Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A6 SGD-H Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Blackrock European Eqty Income A8 AUD-H Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A8 AUD-H Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A6 SGD-H Dividend Rate per unit : SGD

10 20. Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Eqty Inc A6 USD Dividend Rate per unit : USD Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Multi-Asset Inc A6 SGD-H Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Blackrock Global Multi-Asset Inc A6 USD Dividend Rate per unit : USD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian HY Bd AUD AADM (H) Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian HY Bd SGD ASDM (H) Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv US Corp Bd SGD ASDM (H) Dividend Rate per unit : SGD

11 26. Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian Eq Inc AUD AADQ (H) Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Inv Asian Property Sec SGD ASDQ Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Investments MIP M Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Eastspring Investments MIP M (RMB-H) CNH Dividend Rate per unit : CNY Dividend Payout for First State Glb Infrastructure Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for First State Dividend Advantage Dividend Rate per unit : SGD

12 32. Dividend Payout for Fullerton SGD Income Fd Cl B SGD Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Glb Credit Bd R/D SGD Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Multisector Inc R/D SGD Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for NATIXIS IF Loomis Sayles Multisector Inc R/D USD Dividend Rate per unit : USD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Income Fund(S$) Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Asia Div Eqty Fund Dividend Rate per unit : SGD

13 38. Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton HIF Singapore Div Eqty Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Japan Dividend Equity SGD-H Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for Nikko AM Shenton Glb Prop Sec Fd (S$) Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for PIMCO Glb Bond Cl E Inc GBP Hed Record Date : 27 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : GBP Ex Date : 28 March 2014 Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for PIMCO Glb Inv Gr Credit Cl E Inc GBP Hed Record Date : 27 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : GBP Ex Date : 28 March 2014 Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid April Dividend Payout for PineBridge Strategic Bond A5HD SGD-H Record Date : 4 April 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Ex Date : 7 April

14 44. Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis AUD-H Record Date : 26 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : AUD Ex Date : 27 March Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis RMB-H Record Date : 26 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : CNY Ex Date : 27 March Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Glb Multi-Asset Inc A Dis SGD-H Record Date : 26 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Ex Date : 27 March Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF EM Debt Ab Rt A Dis SGD-Hedged Record Date : 26 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Ex Date : 27 March Dividend Payout for Schroder ISF Gb Div Max A DIS SGD Record Date : 26 March 2014 Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Ex Date : 27 March Dividend Payout for United Emerging Markets Bond Fund Dividend Rate per unit : SGD

15 50. Dividend Payout for United Asian Bond Fund Class SGD Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Dividend Payout for United Asia Consumer Fund Dividend Rate per unit : SGD Reinvestment/ Payout Date : Mid May Do You Know? Modifications to Natixis International Funds (Lux) I Shareholders of Natixis International Funds (Lux) I (the Umbrella Fund ) are hereby informed of the following modification: Modification of the chapter entitled Use of Derivatives, Special Investments and Hedging Techniques and of the section entitled Investments in any one Issuer in the chapter entitled Investment Restrictions of the Prospectus, in order to reflect the Prospectus disclosure requirements following the introduction of the ESMA Guidelines 2012/832 on ETFs and other issues (the Guidelines ). For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from Natixis. (Lux) I Mar 14.pdf 53. Do You Know? PineBridge Global Funds: Change of Subscription Unit Class Currency Bank Accounts and Fax Details We have been informed by Pinebridge of the forthcoming changes to the Unit class currency bank accounts for subscription monies and changes to the fax details for State Street Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd., the Administrative Agent to the Fund. For more information, kindly refer to the attached notification from PineBridge. Mar 14.pdf 54. Do You Know? Transfer-in of CPF/SRS (IA) holdings from other IA platform (Navigator) - Changes to Aviva Transactional form For Transfer of CPF/SRS holdings from other IA platform (Navigator), kindly utilize the attached Aviva Transactional form. The Transfer Instructions - CPFIS-OA/SA, SRS (IA status) from Navigator/dollarDEX/Phillip Securities form remains unchanged. **Important Note: Kindly note that the last date for submission of the old version of Aviva Transactional form to ifast will be on the 4 Mar

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