Standard Chartered Funds VCC –
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This webpage contains information about Standard Chartered Funds VCC (Registration Number T24VC0022D) (the “Fund”) and its sub-funds (each, a “Sub-Fund”). You are accessing this webpage because you confirm that: (i) if you are an investor in Singapore, you qualify and agree to be treated as an “accredited investor” or an “institutional investor”, each as defined under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore, as amended or modified (the “SFA”), or (ii) if you are an investor outside of Singapore, you are the equivalent of an accredited investor, expert investor, or institutional investor under the laws applicable to you as an investor. Information on this webpage is not intended for and is not provided to the general public.

The investment manager of the Fund is Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (“SCBSL”; the “Investment Manager”). The assets and liabilities of the Sub-Fund are segregated in accordance with section 29 of the Variable Capital Companies Act 2018 of Singapore. The Investment Manager engages various third‑party sub-investment managers (each, a “Sub-Investment Manager”), to assist it in the operation and investment management of each Sub-Fund. Distribution of the Sub-Funds occurs only through authorised distributors.

This webpage must be read together with the private placement memorandum for each Sub-Fund (the “Information Memorandum”), which includes and incorporates any supplement to the Information Memorandum and any other document, correspondence, communication or material sent or provided to eligible participants in relation to the Sub-Funds from time to time.

Accordingly, this webpage must not be relied upon or construed on its own without reference to the Information Memorandum. Investors should read the Information Memorandum in full before deciding to invest in the Sub-Fund. All information provided in the Information Memorandum is subject to modification, change or supplement in the sole discretion of the Investment Manager. The information in this webpage is qualified in its entirety by information and terms in the definitive fund documents of each Sub-Fund comprising the Information Memorandum, the constitution of the Fund and the subscription documents of such Sub-Fund. No representation or warranty, express or implied is given by any Sub-Fund, the Fund, the Investment Manager or any Sub-Investment Manager as to the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained within this webpage and no responsibility or liability is accepted for such information or opinions. Accordingly, none of the Sub-Funds, the Fund, the Investment Manager or any Sub-Investment Manager shall be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on a statement or as a result of any omission in this webpage or in any future communications in connection with this webpage and any such liabilities are expressly disclaimed.

This webpage is for information purposes only, and is not a recommendation, financial analysis or advice. This information is not for distribution and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or services in the United States or in any of its territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction to or for the benefit of any U.S. Person (as this term is defined in SEC Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933). The Sub-Funds are not registered in the United States under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and units of the Sub-Funds are not registered in the United States under the Securities Act of 1933. Accordingly, this webpage is to be accessed and used solely in jurisdictions where it is permitted and to persons who may receive it without breaching applicable legal or regulatory requirements, or that would require the registration of the Investment Manager, Sub-Investment Managers or any of their affiliates in these jurisdictions.

By accessing this webpage, a person (within the meaning of relevant applicable laws) in each relevant jurisdiction represents or warrants that person is entitled to access such webpage in accordance with the restrictions set forth above and agrees to be bound by the limitations contained herein.

Past performance and any forecasts made are not indicative of future or likely performance of the Sub-Funds. Please note that distribution/dividends (if applicable) are not guaranteed. This webpage is intended for general circulation without taking into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular investor. An investor may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of an investment in any Sub-Fund, taking into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person in receipt of the recommendation, before making a commitment to purchase units in such Sub-Fund. Nothing in this webpage shall constitute financial, investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation of any investment or transaction, or a representation that any investment or transaction is appropriate for you, or otherwise constitute a personal recommendation or advice.

Certain information contained in this webpage constitutes “forward-looking statements,”, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe,” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the Investment Manager’s control and are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events regarding the Sub-Funds’, the Investment Manager’s and the Sub-Investment Managers’ present and future business strategies and the environment in which they will operate, and must be read together with those assumptions. The Investment Manager and the Sub-Investment Managers do not guarantee that these assumptions and expectations are accurate or will be realised. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or the actual performance of the Sub-Funds may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. None of the Sub-Funds, the Investment Manager or the Sub-Investment Managers, assumes any responsibility to amend, modify or revise any forward-looking statements on the basis of any subsequent developments, information or events, or otherwise.

Where applicable and contemplated in the Information Memorandum, a Sub-Fund may invest in financial derivatives as part of its strategy, and a material portion of the returns may be generated from financial derivative strategies. In such scenarios, such Sub-Fund will be subject to risks associated with such investments as further detailed in the Information Memorandum.

Additional risk factors are described in the Information Memorandum. Investments in the Sub-Funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Such activities may not be suitable for everyone.

The information contained in this webpage has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified, although the Investment Manager and its affiliated companies believe it to be fair and not misleading. The Investment Manager does not accept any liability whatsoever whether direct or indirect that may arise from the use of information contained in this webpage. The Investment Manager and the Sub-Investment Managers do not guarantee that all risks associated with the transactions mentioned herein have been identified, nor do they provide advice as to whether you should enter into any such transaction. The Investment Manager and the Sub-Investment Managers do not make any representation as to the merits, suitability, expected success, or profitability of any such transaction mentioned herein.

The information contained in this webpage is confidential and shall not be copied, reproduced, modified, translated or distributed without the prior written approval of the Investment Manager.

Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank is incorporated in England with limited liability by Royal Charter 1853, Reference number ZC 18. The Principal Office of the Company is situated in England at 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD. Standard Chartered Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Standard Chartered PLC, the ultimate parent company of Standard Chartered Bank, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (including each branch or representative office), form the Standard Chartered Group. Standard Chartered Private Bank is the private banking division of Standard Chartered. Banking activities may be carried out internationally by different branches, subsidiaries and affiliates within SC according to local regulatory requirements. Please contact your Private Banker/Relationship Manager in relation to any matters arising from, or in connection with, this webpage. Recipients in any jurisdiction should contact the local SC Entity (as defined below) in relation to any matters arising from, or in connection with, this webpage. Not all products and services are provided by each SC Entity. This webpage has not and will not be registered as a prospectus in any jurisdiction and it is not authorised by any regulatory authority under any regulations.

Conflicts arising from engagement of other SC Entities and divisions

The Investment Manager, administrator, and custodian are divisions of the same SC Entity, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited. The operations which are or may be undertaken by the Investment Manager, the administrator, the custodian and the directors and their respective holding companies, subsidiaries and affiliates may cause conflicts of interest to arise. The Investment Manager is also a commercial bank that engages in a broad range of financial transactions, including lending and dealing in securities markets. Various potential and actual conflicts of interest may arise from undertaking such transactions, or from the overall investment activities of the Investment Manager.

The Sub-Funds will be distributed solely by SC Entities in multiple markets. In particular, the Investment Manager will be the sole distributor of the Sub-Funds in Singapore and may encounter potential conflicts of interest between its roles as Investment Manager and distributor of the Sub-Funds.

Risks involved in investing in Sub-Funds

You should not invest in the Sub-Funds unless you are satisfied that such an investment is suitable for you and you have fully understood the features and risk involved of investing in the Sub-Funds. The Sub-Funds may invest extensively in financial derivatives instruments and may have leveraged exposure, which may lead to higher risk of capital loss. Please ensure that you are comfortable with the risks involved before making an investment.

Information purposes

This webpage is for information purposes only and its content is not from independent research. It is meant only for use as a reference tool. It has not been prepared for any particular person or category of persons.

The Sub-Funds constitute only a portion of the funds that are available for distribution from the Standard Chartered Group (collectively “SC” and individually “SC Entity”) and references to the Sub-Funds in this webpage do not constitute recommendations over any other fund available from the same. Please note that the information and data in connection with the Sub-Funds: (a) are the property of SC; (b) are not intended to provide financial, legal, accounting or tax advice to any person and should not be relied upon in that regard; (c) may not be copied or distributed without the prior consent of SC; (d) are based on sources believed by SC to be reliable but it is not expressly or impliedly represented, warranted or guaranteed by SC as to its accuracy or completeness.

Information and data contained in this webpage may no longer be current, and therefore true or complete, when read by an investor.

Your independent investment decision

Any investment decision by you should not be made based solely on the information contained in this webpage and you accept that SC has no responsibility or obligation in connection with your decision to invest in the Sub-Funds.

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclaimer

Banking activities may be carried out internationally by different branches, subsidiaries and affiliates within the Standard Chartered Group according to local regulatory requirements. Opinions may contain outright “buy”, “sell”, “hold” or other opinions. The time horizon of this opinion is dependent on prevailing market conditions and there is no planned frequency for updates to the opinion. This opinion is not independent of Standard Chartered Group’s trading strategies or positions. Standard Chartered Group and/or its affiliates or its respective officers, directors, employee benefit programmes or employees, including persons involved in the preparation of this webpage may at any time, to the extent permitted by applicable law and/or regulation, be long or short any securities or financial instruments referred to in this webpage or have material interest in any such securities or related investments. Therefore, it is possible, and you should assume, that Standard Chartered Group has a material interest in one or more of the financial instruments mentioned herein.

Please refer to our Standard Chartered website under Regulatory disclosures for more detailed disclosures, including past opinions/recommendations in the last 12 months and conflict of interests, as well as disclaimers. A covering strategist may have a financial interest in the debt or equity securities of the company/issuer(s) referred to in this webpage.

No deposit protection

Investments in the Sub-Funds are not bank deposits and are not protected under any deposit protection scheme by any authority.

Capacity

If you decide to invest through an SC Entity in the Sub-Funds, such SC Entity will, as distributor, be acting as agent for you, only for the purpose of effecting transactions in relation to the Sub-Funds as directed by you.

Important Notice: Please note that not all documents containing information relating to the Sub-Funds are distributed to all investors. As such, the documents forming part of the Information Memorandum provided to you may differ from other investors. Please contact the Investment Manager if you require any additional information relating to the Sub-Funds

Singapore

This webpage is made available in Singapore by, and is attributable to, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (Registration No. 201224747C/ GST Group Registration No. MR-8500053-0, “SCBSL”). Persons in Singapore accessing this webpage should contact SCBSL in relation to any matters arising from, or in connection with, this webpage. SCBSL is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank and is licensed to conduct banking business in Singapore under the Singapore Banking Act 1970. In Singapore, Standard Chartered Private Bank is the Private Banking division of SCBSL.

The offer or invitation of units in the Sub-Funds, does not relate to a collective investment scheme which is authorised under Section 286 of the SFA or recognised under Section 287 of the SFA. The Sub-Funds are not authorised or recognised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the “MAS”) and the units in the Sub-Funds are not allowed to be offered to the retail public. This webpage, the Information Memorandum and any other document or material issued in connection with the offer or sale of units in any Sub-Fund is not a prospectus as defined in the SFA and accordingly, statutory liability under the SFA in relation to the content of prospectuses does not apply, and you should consider carefully whether the investment is suitable for you.

This webpage and the Information Memorandum for each Sub-Fund has not been registered as a prospectus with the MAS. Accordingly, this webpage, the Information Memorandum and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of units in the Sub-Funds may not be circulated or distributed, nor may units in the Sub-Funds be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in the SFA) under Section 304 of the SFA; (ii) to a relevant person pursuant to Section 305(1) of the SFA, or any person pursuant to Section 305(2) of the SFA, and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 305 of the SFA and, where applicable, the conditions specified in Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018; or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.

Where shares in any Sub-Fund are subscribed for or purchased under Section 305 of the SFA by a relevant person (as defined in Section 305(5) of the SFA), the same shall not be transferred within six months after that relevant person has acquired those shares pursuant to an offer made under Section 305 of the SFA otherwise than in accordance with the applicable restrictions on transfer under applicable Singapore law, including the SFA and the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations 2005.

The MAS assumes no responsibility for the contents of this webpage. This webpage has not been reviewed by the MAS.

This webpage does not constitute an offer, recommendation or solicitation of an offer to enter into a transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices or any representation that any such future movements will not exceed those shown in any illustration. Investments in any of the Sub-Funds are not obligations of, deposits in, or guaranteed by SCBSL or its affiliates.

Deposit Insurance Scheme

Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$100,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. For clarity, investments in the Sub-Funds are not deposits and do not qualify as insured deposits under the Singapore Deposit Insurance and Policy Owners’ Protection Schemes Act 2011. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”), a subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. SCBHK, has its registered address at 32/F, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, and is regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and registered with the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to carry on Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities), Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (“SFO”)(CE No. AJI614).

Information in this webpage is provided on the express understanding that, whilst the information in it is believed to be reliable, it has not been independently verified by SCBHK. The contents of this webpage have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong and you are advised to exercise caution in relation to any offer set out herein. If you are in doubt about any of the contents of this webpage, you should obtain independent professional advice.

This webpage has not been and will not be registered as a prospectus in Hong Kong or authorised by the SFC under the SFO. Any product named herein may not be offered or sold in Hong Kong by means of any document at any time other than to “professional investors” as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance. In addition, this webpage may not be issued or possessed for the purposes of issue, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, and any interests may not be disposed of, to any person unless such person is outside Hong Kong or is a “professional investor” as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance, or as otherwise may be permitted by that ordinance. In Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Private Bank is the private banking division of SCBHK.

Investment involves risks. The prices of funds fluctuate, sometimes dramatically and the worst case may result in loss of your entire investment amount. It is as likely that losses will be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling the funds. Past performance of any funds is no guide to its future performance.

Investors should carefully read the relevant offering documents, the investment policies and the risk factors and latest financial results information. It is desirable that the investors seek independent financial advice with respect to any investment decision.

Investors should ensure they fully understand the risks associated with the funds and should also consider their own investment objective, investment experience, financial situation and risk tolerance level before making any investment decision.

Jersey

In Jersey, Standard Chartered Private Bank is the Registered Business Name of the Jersey Branch of Standard Chartered Bank. The Jersey Branch of Standard Chartered Bank is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Copies of the latest audited accounts of Standard Chartered Bank are available from its principal place of business in Jersey: PO Box 80, 15 Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8PT.

Standard Chartered Bank is incorporated in England with limited liability by Royal Charter in 1853 Reference Number ZC 18. The Principal Office of the Company is situated in England at 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD. Standard Chartered Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. The Jersey Branch of Standard Chartered Bank is also an authorised financial services provider under license number 44946 issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority of the Republic of South Africa.

Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom and all business transacted with Standard Chartered Bank, Jersey Branch and other SC Group Entity outside of the United Kingdom, are not subject to some or any of the investor protection and compensation schemes available under United Kingdom law.

Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”)

Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai International Financial Centre having its offices at Dubai International Financial Centre, Building 1, Gate Precinct, P.O. Box 999, Dubai, UAE is a branch of Standard Chartered Bank and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”). This webpage is intended for use only by Professional Clients and is not directed at Retail Clients as defined by the DFSA Rulebook. In the DIFC we are authorised to provide financial services only to clients who qualify as Professional Clients and Market Counterparties and not to Retail Clients. As a Professional Client you will not be given the higher retail client protection and compensation rights and if you use your right to be classified as a Retail Client we will be unable to provide financial services and products to you as we do not hold the required license to undertake such activities. For Islamic transactions, we are acting under the supervision of our Standard Chartered Bank Global Shariah Supervisory Committee. Relevant information on our Shariah Supervisory Committee is currently available on the Standard Chartered Bank website in the Islamic banking section.

Bahrain

Standard Chartered Bank, Bahrain Branch having its address at P.O. 29, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain is a branch of Standard Chartered Bank and is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional retail bank. This webpage is intended for use only by Accredited Investors and is not directed at Retail Investors as defined by the CBB Rulebook.

UAE

Standard Chartered UAE is licensed by the Central Bank of the U.A.E. Standard Chartered Bank UAE is licensed by Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to practice Promotion Activity. Please note that the above information may contain private placement funds suitable only for professional investors. This webpage is intended only for clients of Standard Chartered Bank. Standard Chartered PLC and its subsidiaries do not accept liability for damage caused by this webpage or any attachments and have no liability whatsoever to any person on account of the use of information provided herein, and the said information is provided on a best-effort basis. Standard Chartered Bank, incorporated in England and Wales with limited liability by Royal Charter 1853 reference number ZC18, is licensed to operate as a commercial bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Central Bank of the U.A.E.

Taiwan

The Fund has not been and will not be registered or filed with, or approved by, the Financial Supervisory Commission (“FSC”) of Taiwan and/or other regulatory authority or agency of Taiwan pursuant to applicable securities laws and regulations of Taiwan. The units in the Sub-Funds shall not be issued, offered or sold in Taiwan through a public offering or in circumstances which constitute an offer within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Act, the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Act or Regulations Governing Offshore Funds of Taiwan that requires a registration, filing or approval of the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan and/or other regulatory authority or agency of Taiwan. No person may act as an agent for the offering and sale of the units in the Sub-Funds within Taiwan without having prior approval from or effective registration with the FSC. When conducting private placements to specified customers, the offshore fund institution may not engage in general advertisement or public solicitation. Only the professional customers, as defined by the “Regulations Governing Offshore Structured Products” and “Regulations Governing Internal Operating Systems and Procedures for Banks Conducting Financial Derivatives Business”, can subscribe to the units in the Sub-Funds in Taiwan. The total number of the subscribers may not exceed 99 persons. All offerings and sales of the units in the Sub-Funds in Taiwan are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations (including but not limited to the “Regulations Governing Offshore Funds”).