Nikko Asset Management Information

Established in 1959, the Nikko Asset Management Group (Nikko AM) has grown to be the largest regional asset management company headquartered in Asia, with total AUM over US$163 billion* and one of the largest distributor networks across the Asia-Pacific region comprising over 300 banks, brokers and life insurance companies. Nikko AM manages a wide range of Asian equity and fixed income strategies for retail and institutional investors. The company has been recognised by industry peers for its innovative investment products, winning a number of prestigious awards including the Lipper Best Fund Award 2010 in the Equity Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Category over 3 years, and the Global Investor Award 2010 for Investment Excellence in Japanese Equities. Nikko AM also offers specialist third-party expertise – currently over 40 fund managers – through the World Series Fund Platform®, operating a “best-in-class” approach across a broad range of asset classes. Nikko AM has a head office in Tokyo and an extensive footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Nikko AM also holds stakes in Rongtong Fund Management (China), Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn. Bhd. and Hwang Investment Management Berhad, (Malaysia), Ambit Mauritius Investment Managers Private Limited (Mauritius) and Ambit Investment Advisors Private Limited (Mumbai) www.nikkoam.com/english * Consolidated assets under management and advice of Nikko AM and its subsidiaries as at 30 September 2013.