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BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions – from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximising outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

BlackRock is a truly global firm that combines the benefits of worldwide reach with local service and relationships. We manage assets for clients in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The firm employs more than 9,100 professionals and maintains offices in 25 countries around the world.

The foundation of BlackRock’s business is our belief that our clients’ needs are of paramount importance. Our commitment to investment excellence is anchored in a shared culture that always places a client’s interests first, from individual investors to the world’s largest institutions. We act always as a fiduciary for our clients, never trading as a principal on our own behalf.

As of 31 December 2010, BlackRock’s assets under management total US$3.56 trillion* across equity, fixed income, cash management, alternative investments, multi-asset and advisory strategies. Through BlackRock Solutions®, we offer risk management, strategic advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of clients with portfolios totalling over US$9.5 trillion.*

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- BlackRock's investment approach is based on our conviction that we can combine our market insights, our global reach and scale, our proprietary technology, our culture of information sharing and our unwavering focus on risk management into an ability to deliver performance in all market environments. BlackRock is committed to providing a broad set of investment solutions for our clients, striving to achieve the best balance between risk and opportunity.

Unit Trusts You Can Invest In:

Unit Trust/ Launch Date	Investment Objective	Investment Amount	Management Fees (p.a.)	CPFIS-Approved
BGF Global Allocation Fund A2 USD Launch Date: 03 Jan 1997	The Global Allocation Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally in equity, debt and short term securities, of both corporate and governmental issuers, with no prescribed limits. In normal market conditions the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental issuers. The Fund generally will seek to invest in securities that are, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, undervalued. The Fund may also invest in the equity securities of small and emerging growth companies. The Fund may also invest a portion of its debt portfolio in high yield fixed income transferable securities. Currency exposure is flexibly managed.	Minimum USD 5,000 Subsequent USD 1,000	1.5%	N.A.
BGF Global Allocation Fund Hedged A2 EUR Launch Date: 03 Jan 1997	The Global Allocation Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally in equity, debt and short term securities, of both corporate and governmental issuers, with no prescribed limits. In normal market conditions the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental issuers. The Fund generally will seek to invest in securities that are, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, undervalued. The Fund may also invest in the equity securities of small and emerging growth companies. The Fund may also invest a portion of its debt portfolio in high yield fixed income transferable securities. Currency exposure is flexibly managed.	Minimum EUR 5,000 Subsequent EUR 1,000	1.5%	N.A.
BGF Global Allocation Fund Hedged A2 SGD Launch Date: 03 Jan 1997	The Global Allocation Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally in equity, debt and short term securities, of both corporate and governmental issuers, with no prescribed limits. In normal market conditions the Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental issuers. The Fund generally will seek to invest in securities that are, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, undervalued. The Fund may also invest in the equity securities of small and emerging growth companies. The Fund may also invest a portion of its debt portfolio in high yield fixed income transferable securities. Currency exposure is flexibly managed.	Minimum SGD 5,000 Subsequent SGD 1,000	1.5%	N.A.
BGF World Energy Fund A2 USD Launch Date: 06 Apr 2001	The World Energy Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in the exploration, development, production and distribution of energy. Additionally, the Fund may invest in companies seeking to develop and exploit new energy technologies.	Minimum USD 5,000 Subsequent USD 1,000	1.75%	N.A.
BGF World Energy Fund Hedged A2 EUR Launch Date: 06 Apr 2001	The World Energy Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in the exploration, development, production and distribution of energy. Additionally, the Fund may invest in companies seeking to develop and exploit new energy technologies.	Minimum EUR 5,000 Subsequent EUR 1,000	1.75%	N.A.
BGF World Energy Fund Hedged A2 SGD Launch Date: 06 Apr 2001	The World Energy Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in the exploration, development, production and distribution of energy. Additionally, the Fund may invest in companies seeking to develop and exploit new energy technologies.	Minimum SGD 5,000 Subsequent SGD 1,000	1.75%	N.A.
BlackRock World Mining Fund A2 USD Launch Date: 24 Mar 1997	The World Mining Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of mining and metals companies whose predominant economic activity is the production of base metals and industrial minerals such as iron ore and coal. The Fund may also hold the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in gold or other precious metal or mineral mining. The Fund does not hold physical gold or metal.	Minimum USD 5,000 Subsequent USD 1,000	1.75%	N.A.
BlackRock World Mining Fund Hedged A2 EUR Launch Date: 24 Mar 1997	The World Mining Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of mining and metals companies whose predominant economic activity is the production of base metals and industrial minerals such as iron ore and coal. The Fund may also hold the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in gold or other precious metal or mineral mining. The Fund does not hold physical gold or metal.	Minimum EUR 5,000 Subsequent EUR 1,000	1.75%	N.A.
BlackRock World Mining Fund Hedged A2 SGD Launch Date: 24 Mar 1997	The World Mining Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of mining and metals companies whose predominant economic activity is the production of base metals and industrial minerals such as iron ore and coal. The Fund may also hold the equity securities of companies whose predominant economic activity is in gold or other precious metal or mineral mining. The Fund does not hold physical gold or metal.	Minimum SGD 5,000 Subsequent SGD 1,000	1.75%	N.A.

CPFIS = CPF Investment Scheme
SRS = Supplementary Retirement Scheme
OA = Using funds from CPF Ordinary Account
SA = Using funds from CPF Special Account

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The information provided herein is strictly for general information only and should not be considered as an offer, or solicitation, to deal in any of the unit trusts mentioned herein. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in units of the relevant fund. In the event that an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, the investor should consider whether the fund is suitable for him. Investments in the unit trusts are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed or insured by the Investment Manager or United Overseas Bank Group. Investments are subject to investment and foreign exchange risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The value of the units and the income from them may fall as well as rise. The Investment Manager's past performance is not indicative of its future performance. Any forecast made is not necessarily indicative of future or likely performance of the unit trusts. All applications for units in the unit trusts must be made on the application forms accompanying the relevant prospectuses. Investors should read the prospectuses for details.

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