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Public Mutual unveils new capital protected fund with exposure in gold and oil & gas related sectors

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual will launch Public Capital Protected Select Portfolio Fund (PCPSPF) on 29 July 2008 (Tuesday). The fund allows investors to enjoy capital protection upon maturity of the fund while participating in the upside growth potential of the gold and oil & gas related sectors.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow said while PCPSPF is a 100% capital protected fund, it provides investors with the additional benefit of participating in the upside potential of the gold and oil & gas sectors as well as hedge part of their investments against inflation. “Historically, gold has been perceived as a hedge against rising inflation as gold provides a stable store of value amidst uncertainties in financial assets. Investing in the oil & gas sector is also a hedge against the current cycle of inflation which was fuelled by the uptrend in oil prices in recent years,” he explained.

PCPSPF seeks to achieve capital appreciation over the tenure of the fund while providing capital protection upon maturity of the fund. At least 85% of its net asset value (NAV) will be invested in Ringgit-denominated zero-coupon negotiable instrument of deposits (ZNIDs) and liquid investments comprising high quality debentures and money market instruments. The balance of the fund’s NAV will be invested in a portfolio of exchange traded funds (ETFs), equities and equity-related securities of gold and oil & gas related sectors.

The Initial Offer Price of PCPSPF is at RM0.9901 per unit during the 45-day initial offer period of 29 July 2008 to 11 September 2008. The service charge is at RM0.0099 per unit, which is 1% of the NAV of the fund during offer period. “As PCPSPF is a closed-end fund, the units will only be sold during Offer Period. The minimum investment for the fund is RM1,000,” said Tan Sri Teh.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Teh added that PCPSPF’s capital is protected with a Capital Protected Value of RM1.0000 per unit at the Maturity Date. The Maturity Date is on 21 September 2011 or earlier if the fund is fully sold before 11 September 2008.

PCPSPF is suitable for risk adverse investors. The fund is distributed by Public Mutual unit trust consultants. Interested investors can contact any Public Mutual unit trust consultant or call its Customer Service Hotline at 03-6207 5000 for more details of the fund.

Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia, and it manages 63 funds for more than 1,800,000 accountholders. As at 30 May 2008, the total NAV of the funds managed by the company was RM28.4 billion.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=prs_rls_080724

Public Capital Protected Select Portfolio Fund (PCPSPF) should be the second capital protected fund from Public Mutual.

Public Mutual declares distributions for 4 funds

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual declares distributions for four of its funds. The total gross distributions declared for the financial year ended 31 July 2008 are as follows:

Public Growth Fund 10.00 sen

Public Bond Fund 5.00 sen

Public Islamic Opportunities Fund 4.00 sen

Public Islamic Select Bond Fund 1.50 sen

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow said Public Growth Fund and Public Bond Fund which are the winners of The Morningstar 2007 Fund Awards (Malaysia), have generated five-year returns of 85.14% and 24.41% respectively for the period ended 11 July 2008, according to The Edge-Lipper Fund Table dated 21 July 2008. Public Bond Fund is also the winner of The Edge-Lipper Malaysia Fund Awards 2008.

Meanwhile, Public Islamic Opportunities Fund which was ranked No. 1 for its three-year returns has generated a return of 59.70% for the same period in its category. Public Islamic Opportunities Fund was launched in 2005 while Public Islamic Select Bond Fund was launched last year.

Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia, and it manages 64 funds for more than 1,800,000 accountholders. As at 30 May 2008, the total fund size managed by the company was RM28.4 billion.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=prs_rls_080731

Why specifically this bond fund and not the rest like PISBF?

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Public Mutual to launch two Islamic funds


KUALA LUMPUR: Public Mutual will launch two new Islamic funds, Public Islamic Select Enterprises Fund (PISEF) and Public Islamic Income Fund (PI Income), on Thursday.

The mutual fund said on Monday PISEF was targeting investors seeking long-term growth potential of Syariah-compliant bellweather companies in the domestic market.

It said PI Income was for investors seeking a steady stream of annual income. Both funds are open for EPF members investment scheme.

Public Mutual chairman Tan Sri Dr Teh Hong Piow said PISEF was an aggressive Islamic equity fund that seeks to achieve capital growth through investment in the largest 50 companies.

These 50 companies would be measured in terms of market capitalisation - at the point of purchase - which complied with Syariah requirements.

“These bellweather companies are usually considered relatively resilient as they have established track records, resilient growth prospects due to their size and entrenched market shares, and financial resources to withstand challenging economic conditions,” he added.

As for PI Income, the Islamic fixed income fund seeks to provide annual income over the medium to long term by investing in sukuk and Islamic money market instruments.

“PI Income allows access to the growing sukuk market which is generally only accessible to insititutional investors. Sukuk and Islamic money market instruments offer a steady stream of income to investors with profit distributed annually,” Teh said.

Public Mutual said the initial offer price of PISEF and PI Income would be 25 sen per unit and RM1 respectively during the 21-day initial offer period from this Thursday to Sept 3.

The minimum initial investment for both funds is RM1,000 and the minimum additional investment is RM100.

URL: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...06&sec=business

Public Mutual launches two Islamic funds for EPF Members Investment Scheme

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual will launch two new Islamic funds, Public Islamic Select Enterprises Fund (PISEF) and Public Islamic Income Fund (PI INCOME) on 14 August 2008 (Thursday). PISEF is suitable for investors who wish to participate in the long-term growth potential of Shariah-compliant bellweather companies in the domestic market while PI INCOME caters for those seeking a steady stream of annual income. Both funds are open for EPF Members Investment Scheme.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow said PISEF is an aggressive Islamic equity fund that seeks to achieve capital growth through investment in the largest 50 companies in term of market capitalisation (at the point of purchase) listed on Bursa Securities which comply with Shariah requirements. “These bellweather companies are usually considered relatively resilient as they have established track records, resilient growth prospects due to their size and entrenched market shares, and financial resources to withstand challenging economic conditions,” he added.

Meanwhile, PI INCOME is an Islamic fixed income fund that seeks to provide annual income over the medium- to long-term period by investing in sukuk and Islamic money market instruments. “PI INCOME allows access to the growing sukuk market which is generally only accesible to insititutional investors. Sukuk and Islamic money market instruments offer a steady stream of income to investors with profit distributed annually,” Tan Sri Teh said.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Teh explains that the PISEF is suitable for medium- to long-term investors with aggressive risk-reward temperament. The equity exposure of PISEF will generally range from 75% to 90% of its net asset value (NAV). On the other hand, PI INCOME is suitable for investors with conservative risk-reward temperament. The fund will invest up to a maximum of 60% of its NAV in sukuk in the domestic market. The balance of the fund’s NAV will be invested in Islamic money market instruments.

The Initial Offer Price of PISEF and PI INCOME is at RM0.25 per unit and RM1 respectively during the 21-day initial offer period of 14 August 2008 to 3 September 2008. The minimum initial investment for both funds is RM1,000 and the minimum additional investment is RM100.

PISEF and PI INCOME are distributed by Public Mutual unit trust consultants. Interested investors can contact any Public Mutual unit trust consultant or call its Customer Service Hotline at 03-6207 5000 for more details of the funds.

Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia, and it manages 64 funds for more than 1,800,000 accountholders. As at 30 June 2008, the total NAV of the funds managed by the company was RM26.6 billion

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=prs_rls_080811

New University Cost Guide (6th Edition)

Planning for a local or overseas higher learning will never be the same again. Whether you are a parent preparing for your child’s tertiary education or a student looking to study in a university, the 6th Edition of the University Cost Guide is what you need to help plan your education needs with minimal hassle.

Inside this latest edition, you will find up-to-date tuition fees of various professional degree programmes in renowned colleges and universities worldwide. Furthermore, the University Cost Guide will also provide estimated living costs of several popular destinations for further education such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?n...uncement_120808

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Public Bank unveils new capital protected fund with exposure in resources sectors

Public Bank will launch PB Capital Protected Resources Fund (PBCPRF) on 20 August 2008. The fund provides investors an opportunity to tap into the upside potential of the resources sector while providing 100% capital protection over a 3-year investment period. The fund will be managed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow said while PBCPRF is a capital protected fund, it provides investors an opportunity to participate in the growth potential of the resources sectors which include oil & gas, metals, agriculture, forestry and paper as well as hedge part of their investments against inflation. “Investing in the resources sectors provides a hedge against inflation, which is currently fuelled by high oil and food prices. Thus, the fund’s investments in the resources sectors will enable investors to hedge against rising inflationary pressures and maintain the purchasing power of their savings,” he explained.

PBCPRF seeks to achieve capital appreciation over the tenure of the fund while providing capital protection upon maturity of the fund. At least 85% of its net asset value (NAV) will be invested in Ringgit denominated zero-coupon negotiable instrument of deposits (ZNIDs) and liquid investments comprising high quality debentures and money market instruments. The balance of its NAV will be invested in equities and equity related securities in resources sectors which are listed in selected regional markets which include South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and other markets.

The Initial Issue Price of PBCPRF is at RM0.9901 per unit during the 45-day initial offer period of 20 August 2008 to 3 October 2008. The service charge is at RM0.0099 per unit, which is 1% of the NAV of the fund during offer period. “As PBCPRF is a close-end fund, the units will only be sold during Offer Period. The minimum investment for the fund is RM1,000,” said Tan Sri Teh.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Teh added that PBCPRF’s capital is protected with a Capital Protected Value of RM1 per unit at the Maturity Date. The Maturity Date is on 13 October 2011 or earlier if the fund is fully sold before 3 October 2008.

PBCPRF is suitable for risk adverse investors. Interested investors can visit any Public Bank branch nationwide or call free-phone at 1-800-88-3323 during normal working hours to find out more about PBCPRF.

The manager of the fund, Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia, and it manages 66 funds for more than 1,800,000 accountholders. As at 30 June 2008, the total NAV of the funds managed by the company was RM26.6 billion. n.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=prs_rls_080820

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Public Mutual declares distributions for 2 funds

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual declares distributions for two of its funds. The total gross distributions declared for the financial year ended 31 August 2008 are as follows:

Fund | Gross Distribution / Unit

Public SmallCap Fund | 8.00 sen

PB Islamic Equity Fund | 3.00 sen

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow said Public SmallCap Fund which was launched in 2000, is an award winning fund, having received a total of 10 awards in its category from The Edge-Lipper Malaysia Fund Awards and The Star/Standard & Poor’s Investment Fund Awards Malaysia. Public Small Cap Fund was ranked No.1 for its five-year returns in its category with an impressive return of 113.47% for the period ended 8 August 2008, according to The Edge-Lipper Fund Table dated 18 August 2008. The fund is distributed by Public Mutual unit trust consultants, while PB Islamic Equity Fund which was launched in 2005, is distributed by Public Bank branches nationwide.

Public Mutual is the largest private unit trust company in Malaysia, and it manages 67 funds for more than 1,800,000 accountholders. As at 31 July 2008, the total net asset value of the funds managed by the company was RM26.3 billion.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?n...rls_080902_1138

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AWARDS CELEBRATION DRAW 2008

In conjunction of Public Mutual winning the Morningstar 2007 Fund Awards (Malaysia), we are delighted to organize an AWARDS CELEBRATION DRAW 2008 for our valued fundholders to thank them for their support and dedication.

Who's eligible for the Draw?

1. Special Draw
2. Mutual Gold Draw
3. Mutual Gold Elite Draw

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=acd2008_main

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Ringgit-Cost Averaging Campaign 2008

Take advantage of Ringgit-Cost Averaging Campaign ("RCA") and enjoy 0% Service Charge on selected money market funds and Special Service Charge of 5.25% on selected equity funds!

START channeling your investments systematically from your money market funds by exercising the ringgit-cost averaging to invest into selected equity funds on a monthly basis.

* Subject to change.

** Switching from a Shariah-based fund to a conventional fund is especially discouraged for Muslim Unit holders.

Rules & Regulations

a. 0% Service Charge:

Open to all investors with initial and additional cash investments made into Public Money Market Fund (PMMF) or Public Islamic Money Market Fund (PIMMF).


All investments must be submitted from 1 August till 30 November 2008. Any investments submitted before or after this period will not be counted.
b. Special Service Charge of 5.25%:

Investors must sign-up for RCA Switching Instruction to auto-switch the investments from Public Money Market Fund (PMMF) or Public Islamic Money Market Fund (PIMMF) into selected equity funds during the campaign period.


Below are the 10 selected equity funds eligible for RCA Switching Instruction:

i. Conventional Funds
Public Growth Fund
Public Dividend Select Fund
Public Far East Select Fund
Public Regional Sector Fund
Public Far East Telco & Infrastructure Fund

ii. Islamic Funds
Public Islamic Equity Fund
Public Islamic Optimal Growth Fund
Public Islamic Select Treasures Fund
Public Asia Ittikal Fund
Public Islamic Asia Dividend Fund


The switching instruction will take effect over tenure of 10 months (10 transactions) following the month upon receipt of the duly completed RCA Switching Instruction Application Form by the Head Office or Public Mutual branches.


The minimum total amount to be placed in money market funds to effect a RCA switching instruction is RM10,000 per fund with incremental sum of RM1,000. The amount to be switched is set at a minimum of RM1,000.00 per transaction.


Special Service Charge of 5.25% will be given for every successful transaction made.


The RCA Switching Instruction Application Forms must be submitted from 1 August till 30 November 2008.


Forms are available and submission of forms can be made at Public Mutual Head Office or branches.


The forms must be accompanied with a copy of the bank-in slip of the money market fund investment. A copy of the Fund Application Form is also required if the money market fund account is new.


The unitholder(s) and the servicing agent of the 'switch from' and switch to' accounts must be the same.


The signature(s) of the RCA Switching Instruction form must be in line with the 'Authority to Operate Account' and same with the specimen signature(s) in Public Mutual's record.


Investors must ensure that sufficient amount is kept in the 'switch from' account during the RCA tenure to meet the monthly switching amount transacted.


The first RCA switching transaction will commence on the 10th of the following month upon receipt of the duly completed RCA Switching Instruction Application Form. In the event that 10th is not a business day, the transaction will then be executed on the next business day.
Disclaimer

The unitholder(s) shall indemnify and shall keep Public Mutual fully indemnified against all losses, damages, fees, costs, charges and expenses which Public Mutual may sustain or incur and which shall have arisen either directly and indirectly out of or in connection with carrying out the RCA Switching Instruction or participating in the campaign.


The company reserves the right to modify the Rules & Regulations herein specified or cancel, terminate, suspend the campaign without prior notice.

URL: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/page.aspx?name=rca