UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018
CONTENTS PAGE(S) INVESTORS LETTER 1 MANAGER S REPORT 2-6 Fund Objective and Policy Performance Data Market Review Fund Performance Portfolio Structure Market Outlook Investment Strategy Unit Holdings Statistics Soft Commissions and Rebates STATEMENT BY MANAGER 7 TRUSTEE'S REPORT 8 UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 9 UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 10 UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 11 UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 12 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 13-40 DIRECTORY 41
INVESTORS' LETTER Thank you for your continued support and for the confidence that you have placed in us. We are pleased to share that CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad ("CIMB-Principal") Malaysia concluded the 1 st Quarter of 2018 with RM52.06 billion in Asset under Management ( AUM ). Our AUM for Private Retirement Scheme ("PRS") business increased by 33% year-on-year ( y-o-y ) to RM541 million as at 31 March 2018. We continue to achieve prestigious recognitions from The Edge Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Awards as follows: The Edge Thomson Reuters Lipper Malaysia Fund Awards 2018 Best Fund Over 5 Years, Equity Global - Malaysia : CIMB-Principal Global Titans Fund Best Fund Over 5 Years, Equity Asia Pacific ex Japan - Malaysia : CIMB-Principal Asian Equity Fund Best Fund Over 5 Years, Equity Asia Pacific ex Japan - Malaysia : CIMB Islamic Asia Pacific Equity Fund Best Fund Over 5 Years, Equity Malaysia Diversified - Malaysia : CIMB-Principal Equity Growth & Income Fund Best Fund Over 5 Years, Mixed Asset MYR Bal - Malaysia : CIMB-Principal Income Plus Balance Best Fund Over 3 Years, Equity Global - Malaysia : CIMB-Principal Global Titans Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Award Global Islamic 2017 Best Equity Asia Pacific Ex-Japan (Islamic), Best Fund over 5 years : CIMB Islamic Asia Pacific Equity Fund These prestigious awards are a celebration of the trust that you have placed in us and testament to our capability in bringing potential value to your financial goals and needs. CIMB-Principal was also awarded Fund House of the Year in Malaysia by AsianInvestor for the Asset Management Awards 2017, its second consecutive win and The Employees' Provident Fund ("EPF") External Portfolio Managers Awards 2017 for the Best Global Bond Portfolio Manager. These industry recognitions reflect our success in scaling up our investment capabilities while building a solid track record and earning the trust of our clients over time. Thank you. Yours faithfully, for CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad Munirah Khairuddin Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director 1
MANAGER S REPORT FUND OBJECTIVE AND POLICY What is the investment objective of the Fund? The Fund aims to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation by capitalising on investments ideas in undervalued listed companies which are domiciled or have significant operations in China, India and Indonesia. Has the Fund achieved its objective? For the financial period under review, the Fund s total return was -3.18% outperforming the benchmark return which was -4.34%. The Fund s objective is still in place which is to provide capital growth over the long-term. What are the Fund investment policy and principal investment strategy? The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equities and equity related securities of undervalued listed companies which are domiciled or have significant operations in China, India and Indonesia markets which offer attractive valuations and medium-term to long-term growth potential. The target companies are companies which are traded at attractive valuations and have the potential to ride on the future recovery and growth of China, India and Indonesia. The significant operations means the major business of the company. The Fund can invest in companies not only listed in China, India and Indonesia, but also those that have major businesses in China, India and Indonesia markets. For example, the Fund can invest in a company with business/operations in China but listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The threshold for significant operations would be if more than 30% of total group revenue derive from China, India or Indonesia. Whereas, the attractive valuations means stocks or companies that have valuations based on Priceto-Earnings ( PE ) or Price-to-Book ( PB ) ratios that are lower than the respective sector or country valuations at that time. Where necessary, we will obtain the licenses/permits for investments in countries that require licenses/permits. If we are unable to obtain the necessary licenses/permits, or the licenses/permits are revoked or not renewed (as the case may be), we will seek to invest in other accessible markets. The Fund will generally invest between 70% to 98% (both inclusive) of its NAV in equities and equity related securities with at least 2% of the Fund s NAV invested in liquid assets for liquidity purposes. The Fund may also invest up to 28% of its NAV in other permissible investments. The Fund s allocation to each of the aforesaid countries will vary depending on the Manager and its delegate s outlook for each country. The Fund may also opt to seek investment exposure via collective investment schemes that is in line with the Fund s objective, subject to the requirement of the Securities Commission Malaysia ( SC ) Guidelines. The Manager has appointed CIMB-Principal Asset Management Singapore Pte Ltd ( CIMB-Principal (S) ), a company incorporated in Singapore as the Sub-Manager of the Fund with the approval of the SC. CIMB-Principal (S) will be responsible for investing and managing the Fund in accordance with the investment objective and within the investment restrictions. Fund category/type Equity/Growth How long should you invest for? Recommended at least three (3) years Indication of short-term risk (low, moderate, high) High When was the Fund launched? 21 January 2010 2
FUND OBJECTIVE AND POLICY (CONTINUED) What was the size of the Fund as at 31 March 2018? RM151.23 million (360.02 million units) CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND What is the Fund s benchmark? An equally weighted custom composite index of Morgan Stanley Capital International ( MSCI ) China Index, MSCI India Index and MSCI Indonesia Index. Note: The benchmark is for comparison purpose only. The benchmark is customised as such to align it closer to the structure of the portfolio and the objective of the Fund. Investors are cautioned that the risk profile of the Fund is higher than the benchmark. What is the Fund distribution policy? Given its investment objective, the Fund is not expected to pay any distribution. PERFORMANCE DATA Details of portfolio composition of the Fund for the last three unaudited financial periods are as follows: 31.03.2018 31.03.2017 31.03.2016 % % % Collective investment schemes 7.44 12.59 24.07 Quoted securities - Basic Materials 3.55 0.60 0.56 - Consumer Products 20.40 23.14 11.49 - Energy 5.99 1.87 3.78 - Finance 32.98 27.01 21.63 - Health Care - - 5.85 - Industrials 10.80 11.01 8.64 - Property - 0.68 - - Technology 12.15 14.30 12.19 - Telecommunications 1.26 3.49 7.60 - Utilities 1.96 1.36 1.36 Cash and other net assets 3.47 3.95 2.83 100.00 100.00 100.00 Performance details of the Fund for the last three unaudited financial periods are as follows: 31.03.2018 31.03.2017 31.03.2016 NAV (RM Million) 151.23 48.99 28.02 Units in circulation (Million) 360.02 125.86 92.10 NAV per unit (RM) 0.4200 0.3892 0.3042 01.10.2017 01.10.2016 01.10.2015 to 31.03.2018 to 31.03.2017 to 31.03.2016 Highest NAV per unit (RM) 0.4622 0.3905 0.3480 Lowest NAV per unit (RM) 0.4171 0.3479 0.2953 Total return (%) (3.18) 6.95 (4.94) - Capital growth (%) (3.18) 6.95 (4.94) - Income distribution (%) - - - 3
PERFORMANCE DATA (CONTINUED) CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND 01.10.2017 01.10.2016 01.10.2015 to 31.03.2018 to 31.03.2017 to 31.03.2016 Management Expense Ratio ( MER ) (%) ^ 0.99 1.89 1.67 Portfolio Turnover Ratio ( PTR ) (times) # 1.03 0.75 0.69 ^ The Fund s MER decreased from 1.89% to 0.99% due to the increase in average NAV during the financial period under review. # The Fund's PTR increased from 0.75 times to 1.03 times as the Manager made more active bets and took profit more diligently amidst volatile markets. 31.03.2018 31.03.2017 31.03.2016 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 % % % % % Annual total return 8.10 27.95 (7.40) 28.53 4.12 (Launch date: 21 January 2010) Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance and that unit prices and investment returns may go down, as well as up. All performance figures for the financial year have been extracted from Lipper. MARKET REVIEW (1 OCTOBER 2017 TO 31 MARCH 2018) During the initial stages of this financial period, equity markets performed well as the synchronised global economic recovery led to inflows from foreign investors. Subsequently worries surfaced of a trade war between the United States ( US ) and China, in an environment of a stronger US Dollar ( USD ) which led to outflows from emerging markets ( EM ). FUND PERFORMANCE 6 months to 31.03.2018 1 year to 31.03.2018 3 years to 31.03.2018 5 years to 31.03.2018 Since inception to 31.03.2018 % % % % % Income - - - - - Capital (3.18) 8.10 28.08 71.39 68.44 Total Return (3.18) 8.10 28.08 71.39 68.44 Benchmark (4.34) 1.94 18.92 54.61 52.19 Average Total Return N/A 8.10 8.60 11.38 6.57 For the 1-year period under review, the Fund's total return was 8.10%, outperforming the benchmark by 6.16%. 4
FUND PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND Changes in NAV 31.03.2018 31.03.2017 Changes % NAV (RM Million) 151.23 48.99 >100.00 NAV/Unit (RM) 0.4200 0.3892 7.91 NAV of the Fund increased by more than 100.00% for the financial period under review due to unit creations and a strong market while NAV per unit increased by 7.91% due to a strong market. Performance data represents the combined income and capital return as a result of holding units in the Fund for the specified length of time, based on NAV to NAV price. The performance data assumes that all earnings from the Fund are reinvested and are net of management and trustee fees. Past performance is not reflective of future performance and income distributions are not guaranteed. Unit prices and income distributions, if any, may fall and rise. All performance figures for the financial period have been extracted from Lipper. PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE Asset allocation (% of NAV) 31.03.2017 31.03.2017 Collective investment schemes 7.44 12.59 Quoted securities 89.09 83.46 Cash and other net assets 3.47 3.95 TOTAL 100.00 100.00 Asset allocation on equities has remained largely stable from 96.05% as at 31 March 2017 to 96.53% as at 31 March 2018. 5
MARKET OUTLOOK* We remain positive on Asian equity markets. Asian equities require more patience as we grind through earnings downgrades in selected sectors and trade tensions between US and China. A slightly stronger USD (USD Index ( DXY ) at 92 is flat year-to-date ( YTD )) is also a headwind. The investment case for Asian equities remains a growing middle-class, industrial upgrading, growing financial inclusion, and earnings growth of +14% at a reasonable Price-to-Earnings ( PE ) Ratio of 13 times. The portfolio is geared towards strong franchises, growth and positive earnings revisions. * This market outlook does not constitute an offer, invitation, commitment, advice or recommendation to make a purchase of any investment. The information given in this article represents the views of CIMB-Principal or based on data obtained from sources believed to be reliable by CIMB-Principal. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this, CIMB-Principal makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and is under no circumstances liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on, any opinion, advice or statement made in this market outlook. INVESTMENT STRATEGY The Fund will remain disciplined in taking profits amidst a volatile market, and look to capitalise on buying strong franchises in periods of market weakness. The Fund is currently approximately 92% invested with beta of close to 1. UNIT HOLDINGS STATISTICS Breakdown of unit holdings by size as at 31 March 2018 are as follows: Size of unit holdings (units) No. of unit holders No. of units held % of units held (million) 5,000 and below 161 0.47 0.13 5,001-10,000 164 1.17 0.33 10,001-50,000 604 14.95 4.15 50,001-500,000 385 45.91 12.75 500,001 and above 11 297.52 82.64 Total 1,325 360.02 100.00 SOFT COMMISSIONS AND REBATES CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the Manager ), and the Trustee (including their officers) will not retain any form of rebate or soft commission from, or otherwise share in any commission with, any broker in consideration for directing dealings in the investments of the Funds unless the soft commission received is retained in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Funds. All dealings with brokers are executed on best available terms. During the financial period under review, the Manager and the Trustee did not receive any rebates from the brokers or dealers but have retained soft commission in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Fund. 6
STATEMENT BY MANAGER TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND We, being the Directors of CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the "Manager"), do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Manager, the accompanying unaudited financial statements set out on pages 9 to 40 are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Deeds and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as at 31 March 2018 and of its financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows for the financial period then ended in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards ("MFRS") 134 - Interim Financial Reporting and International Accounting Standards ("IAS") 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. For and on behalf of the Manager CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 304078-K) MUNIRAH KHAIRUDDIN Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director ALEJANDRO ECHEGORRI Executive Director Kuala Lumpur 18 May 2018 7
TRUSTEE S REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND We, Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad, being the Trustee for CIMB-Principal China-India-Indonesia Equity Fund (the Fund ), are of the opinion that CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the Manager ), acting in the capacity of the Manager of the Fund, have fulfilled their duties in the following manner for the financial period ended 31 March 2018: (a) (b) (c) the Fund is being managed in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment powers of the Manager and the Trustee under the Deeds, the Securities Commission s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and other applicable laws during the financial period ended 31 March 2018; valuation/pricing is carried out in accordance with the Deeds and relevant regulatory requirements; and creation and cancellation of units is carried out in accordance with the Deeds and relevant regulatory requirements. For and on behalf of the Trustee UNIVERSAL TRUSTEE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD ONG TEE VANN Chief Executive Officer Kuala Lumpur 18 May 2018 8
UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 01.10.2017 to 31.03.2018 01.10.2016 to 31.03.2017 Note RM RM INVESTMENT (LOSS)/INCOME Dividend income 411,799 110,886 Interest income from deposits with licensed financial institutions 20,393 11,522 Net (loss)/gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 8 (2,366,025) 3,282,896 Net foreign exchange loss (1,124,434) (141,933) Other income 4 178,866 115,532 (2,879,401) 3,378,903 EXPENSES Management fee 5 1,381,019 306,811 Trustee s and custodian fees 6 177,815 126,530 Audit fee 8,100 14,912 Tax agent s fee 42,752 75,077 Transaction costs 1,103,723 139,841 Other expenses 146,283 57,770 2,859,692 720,941 (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION (5,739,093) 2,657,962 Taxation 7 (252,216) (12,227) (LOSS)/PROFIT AFTER TAXATION AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD (5,991,309) 2,645,735 (Loss)/Profit after taxation is made up as follows: Realised amount 5,635,085 466,988 Unrealised amount (11,626,394) 2,178,747 (5,991,309) 2,645,735 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the unaudited financial statements. 9
UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2018 CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND 31.03.2018 30.09.2017 Audited Note RM RM ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 9 4,317,321 7,593,318 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 8 145,978,165 119,046,257 Amount due from stockbrokers 2,172,290 1,684,534 Amount due from Manager 736,798 11,261,561 Amount due from Manager of collective investment schemes - Management fee rebate 59,518 193,717 Dividends receivable 205,949 48,729 TOTAL ASSETS 153,470,041 139,828,116 LIABILITIES Amount due to stockbrokers 1,401,206 7,551,159 Amount due to Manager 553,785 488,971 Accrued management fee 225,755 156,049 Amount due to Trustee 10,809 6,869 Other payables and accruals 48,005 37,912 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,239,560 8,240,960 NET ASSET VALUE OF THE FUND 151,230,481 131,587,156 EQUITY Unit holders' capital 141,300,481 115,665,847 Retained earnings 9,930,000 15,921,309 NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS 151,230,481 131,587,156 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (UNITS) 10 360,017,169 302,873,707 NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) 0.4200 0.4344 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the unaudited financial statements. 10
UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 Unit holders' capital Retained earnings Total RM RM RM Balance as at 1 October 2017 115,665,847 15,921,309 131,587,156 Movement in unit holders' contributions: - Creation of units from applications 62,945,274-62,945,274 - Cancellation of units (37,310,640) - (37,310,640) Total comprehensive loss for the financial period - (5,991,309) (5,991,309) Balance as at 31 March 2018 141,300,481 9,930,000 151,230,481 Balance as at 1 October 2016 21,083,359 6,438,178 27,521,537 Movement in unit holders' contributions: - Creation of units from applications 37,466,289-37,466,289 - Cancellation of units (18,646,915) - (18,646,915) Total comprehensive income for the financial period - 2,645,735 2,645,735 Balance as at 31 March 2017 39,902,733 9,083,913 48,986,646 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the unaudited financial statements. 11
UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 01.10.2017 to 31.03.2018 01.10.2016 to 31.03.2017 RM RM CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from disposal of quoted securities 141,345,692 16,563,822 Purchase of quoted securities (178,395,453) (35,811,221) Dividend income received (557) 56,559 Interest income received from deposits with licensed financial institutions 20,393 11,522 Management fee paid (1,311,313) (270,288) Trustee s and custodian fees paid (173,875) (124,941) Payments for other fees and expenses (187,042) (138,311) Net realised foreign exchange loss (591,750) (144,418) Management fee rebate received 312,819 59,482 Other income received 246 - Net cash used in operating activities (38,980,840) (19,797,794) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash proceeds from units created 73,470,037 36,661,447 Payments for cancellation of units (37,245,826) (18,999,852) Net cash generated from financing activities 36,224,211 17,661,595 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (2,756,629) (2,136,199) Effects of foreign exchange differences (519,368) 59,621 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial period 7,593,318 3,707,158 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial period 4,317,321 1,630,580 Cash and cash equivalents comprised of: Deposits with licensed financial institutions 350,067 265,025 Bank balances 3,967,254 1,365,555 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial period 4,317,321 1,630,580 The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the unaudited financial statements. 12
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 1. THE FUND, THE MANAGER AND ITS PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY CIMB-Principal China-India-Indonesia Equity Fund (the Fund ) is governed by a Principal Master Deed dated 15 May 2008, a Sixth Supplemental Master Deed dated 16 December 2009, a Thirteenth Supplemental Master Deed dated 26 June 2012 and an Eighteenth Supplemental Master Deed dated 25 March 2015 (collectively referred to as the Deeds ), between CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (the Manager ) and Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad (the Trustee ). The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equities and equity related securities of undervalued listed companies which are domiciled or have significant operations in China, India and Indonesia markets which offer attractive valuations and medium-term to long-term growth potential. The target companies are companies which are traded at attractive valuations and have the potential to ride on the future recovery and growth of China, India and Indonesia. The significant operations means the major business of the company. The Fund can invest in companies not only listed in China, India and Indonesia, but also those that have major businesses in China, India and Indonesia markets. For example, the Fund can invest in a company with business/operations in China but listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The threshold for significant operations would be if more than 30% of total group revenue derive from China, India or Indonesia. Whereas, the attractive valuations means stocks or companies that have valuations based on PE or PB ratios that are lower than the respective sector or country valuations at that time. Where necessary, we will obtain the licenses/permits for investments in countries that require licenses/permits. If we are unable to obtain the necessary licenses/permits, or the licenses/permits are revoked or not renewed (as the case may be), we will seek to invest in other accessible markets. The Fund will generally invest between 70% to 98% (both inclusive) NAV in equities and equity related securities with at least 2% of the Fund s NAV invested in liquid assets for liquidity purposes. The Fund may also invest up to 28% of its NAV in other permissible investments. The Fund s allocation to each of the aforesaid countries will vary depending on the Manager and its delegate s outlook for each country. The Fund may also opt to seek investment exposure via collective investment schemes that is in line with the Fund s objective, subject to the requirement of the SC Guidelines. The Manager has appointed CIMB-Principal (S), a company incorporated in Singapore as the Sub-Manager of the Fund with the approval of the SC. CIMB-Principal (S) will be responsible for investing and managing the Fund in accordance with the investment objective and within the investment restrictions. All investments are subjected to the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, SC requirements, the Deeds, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures and the Fund s objective. The Manager, a company incorporated in Malaysia, is a subsidiary of CIMB Group Sdn Bhd and regards CIMB Group Holdings Berhad as its ultimate holding company. The Manager is also an associate of Principal International (Asia) Limited, which is a subsidiary of Principal Financial Group Inc. The principal activities of the Manager are the establishment and management of unit trust funds and fund management activities. 13
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CIMB-PRINCIPAL CHINA-INDIA-INDONESIA EQUITY FUND The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements: (a) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the MFRS and International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with MFRS and IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. It also requires the Manager to exercise their judgment in the process of applying the Fund s accounting policies. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on the Manager s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where estimates and assumptions are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 2(l). Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are effective: The Fund has applied the following amendments for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 October 2017: Amendments to MFRS 107 Statement of Cash Flows - Disclosure Initiative introduce an additional disclosure on changes in liabilities arising from financing activities. The adoption of these amendments did not have any impact on the current financial period or any prior financial period and is not likely to affect future financial periods. The standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are applicable to the Fund but not yet effective and have not been early adopted are as follows: (i) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 MFRS 9 Financial Instruments (effective from 1 January 2018) will replace MFRS 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. MFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model in MFRS 139 and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss and fair value through other comprehensive income ( OCI ). The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. 14
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Basis of preparation (continued) (i) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 (continued) Investments in equity instruments are always measured at fair value through profit or loss with an irrevocable option at inception to present changes in fair value in OCI (provided the instrument is not held for trading). A debt instrument is measured at amortised cost only if the entity is holding it to collect contractual cash flows and the cash flows represent principal and interest. For liabilities, the standard retains most of the MFRS 139 requirements. These include amortised cost accounting for most financial liabilities, with bifurcation of embedded derivatives. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to an entity s own credit risk is recorded in OCI rather than the income statement, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. MFRS 9 introduces an expected credit loss model ( ECL ) on impairment that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in MFRS 139. The expected credit loss model is forward-looking and eliminates the need for a trigger event to have occurred before credit losses are recognised. The Fund has reviewed its financial assets and liabilities and has assessed the impacts from the adoption of the new standard on 1 January 2018: There will be no impact on the Fund's accounting for financial assets as the Fund's equity investments currently measured at fair value through profit or loss will continue to be measured on the same basis under MFRS 9. There will be no impact on the Fund's accounting for financial liabilities as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the Fund does not have any such liabilities. The new impairment model requires the recognition of impairment provisions based on ECL rather than only incurred credit losses as is the case under MFRS 139. It applies to financial assets classified at amortised cost. Based on the assessments undertaken to date, the Fund does not expect any loss allowance to be recognised upon adoption of MFRS 9. 15
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Financial assets and financial liabilities Classification The Fund designates its investments in collective investment schemes and quoted securities as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss at inception. Financial assets are designated at fair value through profit or loss when they are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and have been included in current assets. The Fund s loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, amount due from stockbrokers, amount due from Manager, amount due from Manager of collective investment schemes and dividends receivable. Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability. The Fund classifies amount due to stockbrokers, amount due to Manager, accrued management fee, amount due to Trustee, and other payables and accruals as other financial liabilities. Recognition and measurement Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade-date, the date on which the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value. Transaction costs are expensed in the statement of comprehensive income. Financial liabilities, within the scope of MFRS 139, are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Fund becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognised when it is extinguished, i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expired. Unrealised gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are presented in the statement of comprehensive income within net gain or loss on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the financial period which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as part of gross dividend income when the Fund s right to receive payments is established. Collective investment schemes are valued based on the most recent published NAV per unit or share of such collective investment schemes or, if unavailable, the last published price of such unit or share (excluding any sales charge included in such selling price). 16
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued) Recognition and measurement (continued) Foreign quoted securities are valued at the last traded market price quoted on the respective foreign stock exchanges at the close of the business day of the respective foreign stock exchanges. If a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the quoted securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or when no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the quoted securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the quoted securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Deposits with licensed financial institutions are stated at fair value. Due to the shortterm nature of the deposits, the cost plus accrued profit calculated based on the effective profit method over the period from the date of placement to the date of maturity of the respective deposits is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Loans and receivables and other financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Impairment for assets carried at amortised costs For assets carried at amortised cost, the Fund assesses at the end of the reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a loss event ) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset s original effective interest rate. The asset s carrying amount is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. If loans and receivables has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. As a practical expedient, the Fund may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent financial period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtor s credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. When an asset is uncollectible, it is written off against the related allowance account. Such assets are written off after all the necessary procedures have been completed and the amount of the loss has been determined. 17
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (c) Income recognition Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date when the right to receive payment is established. Interest income from deposits with licensed financial institutions is recognised on a time proportionate basis using the effective interest rate method on an accrual basis. Realised gain or loss on disposal of collective investment schemes and quoted securities are accounted for as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of investments, determined on a weighted average cost basis. (d) Foreign currency Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of the Fund are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Fund operates (the functional currency ). The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia ( RM ), which is the Fund s functional and presentation currency. Due to mixed factors in determining the functional currency of the Fund, the Manager has used its judgement to determine the functional currency that most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions and have determined the functional currency to be in Malaysian Ringgit ( MYR ) primarily due to the following factors: (i) (ii) Units of the Fund are denominated in MYR. Significant portion of the Fund s expenses are denominated in MYR. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in statement of comprehensive income. (e) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise bank balances and deposits held in highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. (f) Taxation Current tax expense is determined according to Malaysian tax laws at the current rate based upon the taxable profit earned during the financial period. Tax on dividend income from foreign quoted securities is based on the tax regime of the respective countries that the Fund invests in. 18
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (g) Transaction costs Transaction costs are costs incurred to acquire or dispose financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. They include fees and commissions paid to agents, advisors, brokers and dealers. Transaction costs, when incurred, are immediately recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as expenses. (h) Management fee rebate Management fee rebate is derived from the collective investment schemes held by the Fund on an accruals basis to ensure no double charging of management fee. It is accrued daily based on the fair value of the collective investment schemes held. (i) Unit holders capital The unit holders contributions to the Fund meet the criteria to be classified as equity instruments under MFRS 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation. Those criteria include: the units entitle the holder to a proportionate share of the Fund s NAV; the units are the most subordinated class and class features are identical; there is no contractual obligations to deliver cash or another financial asset other than the obligation on the Fund to repurchase; and the total expected cash flows from the units over its life are based substantially on the profit or loss of the Fund. The outstanding units are carried at the redemption amount that is payable at each financial period if unit holder exercises the right to put the unit back to the Fund. Units are created and cancelled at prices based on the Fund s NAV per unit at the time of creation or cancellation. The Fund s NAV per unit is calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to unit holders with the total number of outstanding units. (j) Amount due from/to stockbrokers Amount due from and amount due to stockbrokers represent receivables for quoted securities sold and payables for quoted securities purchased that have been contracted for but not yet settled or delivered on the statement of financial position date respectively. These amounts are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment for amount due from stockbrokers. A provision for impairment of amount due from stockbrokers is established when there is objective evidence that the Fund will not be able to collect all amounts due from the relevant stockbrokers. Significant financial difficulties of the stockbrokers, probability that the stockbrokers will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default in payments are considered indicators that the amount due from stockbrokers is impaired. Once a financial asset or a group of similar financial assets has been written down as a result of an impairment loss, interest income is recognised using the interest rate used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. 19
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (k) Segment information Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting used by the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. (l) Critical accounting estimates and judgments in applying accounting policies The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, rarely equal the related actual results. To enhance the information content of the estimates, certain key variables that are anticipated to have material impact to the Fund s results and financial position are tested for sensitivity to changes in the underlying parameters. Estimates and judgment are continually evaluated by the Manager and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In undertaking any of the Fund s investment, the Manager will ensure that all assets of the Fund under management will be valued appropriately, that is at fair value and in compliance with the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. However, the Manager is of the opinion that in applying this accounting policy, no significant judgment was required. 3. RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES All current liabilities are financial liabilities which are carried at amortised cost. The Fund aims to achieve medium to long-term capital appreciation by capitalising on investments ideas in undervalued listed companies which are domiciled or have significant operations in China, India and Indonesia. The Fund is exposed to a variety of risks which include market risk (inclusive of price risk and currency risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. Financial risk management is carried out through internal control process adopted by the Manager and adherence to the investment restrictions as stipulated in the Deeds and SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. (a) Market risk (i) Price risk This is the risk that the fair value of investment in collective investment schemes and quoted securities will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk and currency risk). The value of investments may fluctuate according to the activities of individual companies, sector and overall political and economic conditions. Such fluctuation may cause the Fund s NAV and prices of units to fall as well as rise, and income produced by the Fund may also fluctuate. The price risk is managed through diversification and selection of collective investment schemes, quoted securities and other financial instruments within specified limits according to the Deeds. 20
3. RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (a) Market risk (continued) (ii) Currency risk Currency risk is associated with investments that are quoted and/or priced in foreign currency denomination. Foreign currency risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Manager will evaluate the likely directions of a foreign currency versus RM based on considerations of economic fundamentals such as interest rate differentials, balance of payments position, debt levels, and technical chart considerations. (iii) Interest rate risk Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Interest rate is a general economic indicator that will have an impact on the management of the Fund. The Fund s exposure to fair value interest rate risk arises from deposits with licensed financial institutions. The interest rate risk is expected to be minimal as the Fund s investments comprise mainly short term deposits with approved licensed financial institutions. As at the end of each financial period, the Fund is not exposed to a material level of interest rate risk. The Fund is not exposed to cash flow interest rate risk as the Fund does not hold any financial instruments at variable interest rate. (b) Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Fund. The credit risk arising from placements of deposits in licensed financial institutions is managed by ensuring that the Fund will only place deposits in reputable licensed financial institutions. For amount due from Manager, the settlement terms of the proceeds from the creation of units receivable from the Manager are governed by the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. For amount due from stockbrokers, the settlement terms are governed by the relevant rules and regulations as prescribed by respective stock exchange. The credit risk is minimal as all transactions in quoted securities are settled/paid upon delivery using approved stockbrokers. 21
3. RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations. The Manager manages this risk by maintaining sufficient level of liquid assets to meet anticipated payments and cancellations of the units by unit holders. Liquid assets comprise bank balances and deposits with licensed financial institutions, which are capable of being converted into cash within 7 business days. Generally, all investments are subject to a certain degree of liquidity risk depending on the nature of the investment instruments, market, sector and other factors. For the purpose of the Fund, the Manager will attempt to balance the entire portfolio by investing in a mix of assets with satisfactory trading volume and those that occasionally could encounter poor liquidity. This is expected to reduce the risks for the entire portfolio without limiting the Fund s growth potentials. (d) Capital risk management The capital of the Fund is represented by equity consisting of unit holders capital of RM141,300,481 (30.09.2017: RM115,665,847) and retained earnings of RM9,930,000 (30.09.2017: RM15,921,309). The amount of capital can change significantly on a daily basis as the Fund is subject to daily subscriptions and redemptions at the discretion of unit holders. The Fund s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Fund s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns to unit holders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain a strong capital base to support the development of the investment activities of the Fund. (e) Fair value estimation Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e. an exit price). The fair value of financial assets traded in active markets (such as trading securities) are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the financial year end date. The Fund utilises the last traded market price for financial assets where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread, the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of the fair value. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The fair value of financial assets that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. 22
3. RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) (e) Fair value estimation (continued) (i) Fair value hierarchy The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value. The different levels have been defined as follows: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2) Inputs for the asset and liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3) The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability. The determination of what constitutes observable requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total RM RM RM RM 31.03.2018 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: - Collective investment schemes 11,256,992 - - 11,256,992 - Quoted securities 134,721,173 - - 134,721,173 145,978,165 - - 145,978,165 23