Regulatory information
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Please read the information on this page. It contains the legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to any investment in our products referred to in this website. If you click on Continue at the end of this information, you confirm that you have read and understood the information below.
The information contained within this website does not constitute an offer of or an invitation to apply for securities:
In any jurisdiction where such offer or invitation is unlawful or
In which the person making such offer is not qualified to do so or
To whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
The distribution of this information in written format is restricted to the UK. The information contained in this site has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy at the date of publication. But no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Any research or analysis contained in this website has been procured by Martin Currie for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally, and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
Martin Currie Investment Management Limited and Martin Currie Unit Trusts Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of Martin Currie Limited and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
The information has been issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited and does not in any way constitute investment, tax, legal or other advice. If you are in any doubt about any of the information on this website, please consult your financial or other professional adviser.
Anti-money laundering
Martin Currie must adhere to anti-money laundering legislation. This requires us to carry out identity verification checks. If we cannot adequately verify your or your client's identification in accordance with the legislation, we reserve the right to refuse the investment. If the funds are invested prior to the identity checks being carried out, we will not release the proceeds until we receive adequate verification of your or your client's identity.
Martin Currie Investment Funds (OEIC)
This is an authorised open-ended investment company with variable capital registered with the Financial Services Authority. By requesting information on Martin Currie Investment Funds, you are warranting that you, or your client, are resident in or a citizen of the United Kingdom. Any investment in Martin Currie Investment Funds can only be made on the terms, conditions and information contained in the Prospectus and, if appropriate, the Key features document. Martin Currie Unit Trusts Limited is the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) for Martin Currie Investment Funds and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Martin Currie Global Funds (SICAV)
Martin Currie Global Funds is registered in Luxembourg. It is a sicav (société d'investissement à capital variable), which also qualifies as a UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) fund in the European Union. Shares of its constituent funds are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. It is authorised for sale in the UK where it is a recognised scheme for the purposes of the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
A decision to buy shares must be made on the basis of the information contained in the prospectus. UK investors should also receive and read the 'Key Features' for the Martin Currie Global Funds. For investors outside the UK, it is your responsibility to find out about, and observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. If you, or your client, plan to buy shares, you must find out about the legal requirements of doing so, and any applicable exchange control regulations and taxes in the UK.
UK investors should be aware that the regulations made under the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 for the protection of investors do not generally apply to the operations of Martin Currie Global Funds that we describe in this website. Your rights will not be protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme and you will have no right of access to the UK Financial Ombudsman Service.
Investment trusts
Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd is investment manager to a number of investment trusts. These investment trusts have independent Boards of Directors. The trusts are listed on the London Stock Exchange and adhere to the UK Listing Authority's rules. Please note that, as the shares in investment trusts are traded on a stockmarket, the share price will fluctuate in accordance with supply and demand and may not reflect the underlying net asset value of the shares. Depending on market conditions and market sentiment, the spread between the purchase and sale price can be wide. Investment trusts may also borrow money in order to make further investments. This is known as "gearing" and can enhance shareholder returns in rising markets but, conversely, can reduce them in falling markets.
You should note that split capital trusts are more complex than conventional trusts owing to the different classes of shares that they issue. In addition, they may have a limited life with a pre-determined wind-up date.
Essentially, split capital trusts are designed to cater for investors with different investment objectives. Normally established for a fixed period of time, these trusts have different classes of shares. Each class has different rights during the life of the trust, and when the trust is wound up. For example, one class of share may be entitled to most or all of the income generated by the trust's portfolio; another might receive most or all of the capital growth. You should note that such trusts could be highly geared.
Hedge funds
Martin Currie Absolute Return Funds Limited is an unregulated collective investment scheme for the purpose of the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ('the Act'), the promotion of which in the UK is restricted by section 238 of the Act. No shares in the Company may be offered or sold in the UK by an authorised person other than in accordance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Promotion of Collective Investment Schemes (Exemptions) Order 2001 (SI 2001/1060) or the Conduct of Business Rules of the UK Financial Services Authority (and in particular section 3.11 and Annex 5 thereof). This type of investment is not generally considered suitable for individual investors.
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Greater China Funds
Our Greater China fund range includes products that are unregulated collective investment schemes, the shares of which are only available to certain types of investors. This type of investment is not generally considered suitable for individual investors.
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Risk warnings
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. An investor may not get back the amount originally invested.
Changes in the rates of exchange may cause the value of investments to go up or down.
Where funds are invested in markets which may be considered 'emerging', then the risk inherent in the fund is higher. These funds are only suitable for those investors who are prepared to accept the above average volatility inherent in emerging market investment.
Investment in derivative instruments, including futures, options or contracts for differences, carries a high risk of loss, the markets in these investments being highly volatile.
For risks relating to specific products, please refer to the relevant documentation for that product.
Telephone calls
For your protection, all telephone calls are usually recorded.
FSA
If you would like further information on the FSA, our regulator, you can access their website here www.fsa.gov.uk
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