SWISSQUOTE FINANCIAL SERVICES (MALTA) LTD Your preferred partner in fund custody services

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1 SWISSQUOTE FINANCIAL SERVICES (MALTA) LTD Your preferred partner in fund custody services

2 SWISSQUOTE, YOUR PREFERRED CUSTODY PARTNER The Swissquote Group is a leading provider of financial services and online trading in Switzerland. In addition to offering innovative solutions and comprehensive services for more than 200,000 private clients, Swissquote Bank Ltd, a subsidiary of Swissquote Group, also provides solutions for Forex, eprivate Banking, emortgages and flexible saving accounts. Swissquote Bank Ltd. offers simple, rapid, online trading in shares, funds, options, warrants and bonds in all important markets. The trading floor is linked to more than 60 stock markets in over 40 countries including off-exchange trading in derivative products. In addition Swissquote Bank Ltd. also offers specialized services for independent asset managers and corporate clients. Swissquote Group is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SQN) and its subsidiary, Swissquote Bank Ltd., holds a banking licence. The Bank is supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and is a member of the Swiss Bankers Association. Swissquote has its headquarters in Gland (Switzerland) and offices in Zurich, Bern, Dubai, Malta, London and Hong Kong. SWISSQUOTE FINANCIAL SERVICES (MALTA) LTD Swissquote Group established a trading operation in Malta in 2012, obtaining a Category 3 licence under the Investment Services Act. The Company started offering FX trading services under the name of Swissquote Europe Ltd holding licence number C57936, and in 2014 started offering custody services through a Category 4a licence as Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd. As a custodian bank for funds /collective investment schemes in Switzerland, Swissquote Bank Ltd. holds many years of experience in the custody of fund assets, and is responsible for the issue and redemption of units as well as ensuring compliance with laws and investment regulations.

3 Swissquote OFFERS YOU Global Custodian ServiceS to maximise your efficiency We will take care of: Safekeeping of assets Cash flow monitoring Execution and settlement of transactions General oversight ensuring compliance with regulatory and fund mandates Control of NAV calculations Verification and oversight Real time statement of assets and daily portfolio valuation Securities inventory Details of transaction such as purchases, sales number, prices, trading and transaction costs Additional services on request such as monthly performance figures and Value at Risk / Conditional Value at Risk Investors from all over the world use our Global Custodian ServiceS Swissquote Group is a publicly listed company with a market capitalization of about CHF 500 million and assets under custody of approximately CHF 10 billion. As a custodian bank in Switzerland and with branches in the UK, Asia and the United Arab Emirates, we understand the unique needs of our local and international investors. Our clients include banks, insurance companies, industrial and commercial companies, pension funds, investment companies and asset managers. Turnkey solutions for Fund Managers Swissquote is now delivering its custody services outside of Switzerland, and positions itself as a specialised and reliable partner for the custody of fund assets in Switzerland and Malta. We offer you a turnkey solution encompassing all stages of the setup process, from the opening of your fund to the aspects of your daily activity as a fund manager.

4 A packaged solution Swissquote holds in custody and administers the fund s net assets (underlying assets) and processes all payment transactions. For funds governed by Swiss or Maltese law, we also ensure that the fund s management adheres to all the regulatory and legal obligations. With our global custody services, Swissquote covers various fund activities, as well as common asset classes such as traditional investments, alternative investments, precious metals and commodities. SWISSQUOTE FINANCIAL SERVICES (MALTA) LTD VALUE CHAIN The following chart shows the benefit of Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd and Swissquote Bank Ltd in a standard AIFMD Fund Setup: Fund Collective Investment Contract External auditor Fund management Fund manager Depositary duties Real-time access to portfolio Brokerage Services Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd Swissquote Bank Ltd. Securities Safekeeping Funds domiciled in Malta and governed under EU law Funds domiciled in Malta can now team up with Swissquote, an experienced local custody partner with a global reach. We look forward to meeting you to discussing your needs in order to offer you a flexible approach based on your business requirements. Feel free to ask!

5 Your competitive advantage Malta, as a leading financial services jurisdiction, boasts a robust legislative and regulatory framework. By combining the flexibility and soundness of the Maltese financial system with the security of a Swiss depositary bank, we provide you with a clear competitive advantage: Ease of access to European markets paired with the solidity and reliability of a Swiss Bank. Business friendly Maltese financial authorities Turnkey fund service provider from business ignition to daily operations Complete range of services for funds governed by Swiss or EU law and domiciled in Malta Personal relationship managers specialized to guide you through the requirements of fund management companies both in Malta and Switzerland Swissquote s global custody services provides you with extensive and up-to-date know-how. We constantly enhance our services in line with your client needs in mind, in accordance with our «one-team»-philosophy.

6 CONTACT US Andrew Zarb Mizzi Senior Executive Officer Tel or Fax Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd Fino Buildings, 2nd F Notabile Road, Mriehel BKR Stefan Kindlimann Sales Manager B2B Tel S Swissquote Bank Ltd Switzerland 2014 Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd. All rights reserved. Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (Licence number IS/57936)