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                                                              BCT Group Further Lowers MPF Management Fees, and Shares Global Investment Outlook for the Second Half of 2016

                                                              BCT held a media briefing today to announce that it will further lower the MPF management fees of its 11 constituent funds under two schemes, namely "BCT (MPF) Pro Choice" and "BCT (MPF) Industry Choice", including mixed asset funds, bond/money market funds and equity funds. The reductions range from 1.3% to 12.8%, with an average rate of 6%. The new fees will be effective 1 August 2016, benefitting 80%, or 580,000 scheme member accounts.

                                                              Managing Director & CEO Ms. Ka Shi Lau also provided details on major business developments, including the rollout of its newly designed interactive website to enhance user experience and help members plan for their retirement investments through upgraded retirement planning tools. The upgraded "Retirement Calculator" generates an individualized "Retirement Wealth Path" that estimates how long their retirement nest egg will last and encourages them to plan early for retirement. It also uses the latest Hong Kong statistics to better represent actual conditions. The new website is designed to adjust automatically to the user's devices, allowing for optimal viewing across various platforms including smartphones, laptops and desktop computers.

                                                              In addition, Investment Director Mr. Michael Ha presented views on the global investment outlook for the second half of 2016. He pointed out that after the "Brexit" vote, liquidity will likely flow into developed markets over the short term, with the U.S. benefitting given its better economic prospects. Asian markets are also expected to attract capital inflows, given the compelling valuation and a reduced chance of U.S. rate hikes. In contrast, "Brexit" should cast a shadow over European markets in the short run. In terms of MPF investments, members are advised to adopt a diversified investment strategy. Members may consider adjusting the portfolio to which new contributions are being made, while taking a prudent approach and maintaining that of the existing balance.


                                                              How to select your provider 4 major factors to consider

                                                              Fund Choice
                                                              Fund Performance
                                                              Fee
                                                              Service for Members
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                                                              You should consider whether your provider has sufficient constituent fund choices to cater to your needs. How many constituent funds does your existing MPF provider offer?
                                                              Fund Choice

                                                              Fund Choice

                                                              Diversified constituent fund choices are important because different life stages, risk tolerance levels and financial situations require different types of portfolios in order to achieve your retirement goals.

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                                                              Our MPF schemes have a wide range of constituent funds^

                                                              A Wide Range of Funds

                                                              Our MPF schemes offer constituent funds managed by different investment managers that are not affiliated with the BCT Group. This enables us to independently appoint investment managers with diverse investment styles and philosophies to be used in our schemes. For further details, please refer to the latest principal brochure. As of today, 8 fund managers have been engaged to help managing your MPF. Overall speaking, the use of multiple fund managers allows us to focus on, among others, the service quality of the fund managers through our selection and monitoring process and provides us with the flexibility to replace fund managers independently.

                                                              ^ BCT offers 2 MPF schemes, namely, BCT MPF (Pro) Choice and BCT (MPF) Industry Choice which offer a wide range of constituent funds.

                                                              BCT (MPF) Pro Choice
                                                              BCT (MPF) Pro Choice

                                                              BCT (MPF) Pro Choice has 5 constituent fund categories which provides 23 constituent funds covering a wide spectrum of risk.

                                                              • Equity Funds
                                                              • Equity Funds – Market Tracking Series
                                                              • Target Date Mixed Asset Funds
                                                              • Mixed Asset Funds
                                                              • Bond / Money Market Funds

                                                              Target Date Mixed Asset Funds - We are one of the first MPF providers to launch the SaveEasy Fund Series. The SaveEasy Funds are designed to shift their underlying investments from equities towards a greater exposure to bonds and cash as the relevant SaveEasy Fund gets closer to its particular target year. Please refer to Principal Brochure for more details.

                                                              In addition, our Equity Funds - Market Tracking Series consists of three constituent funds. Each constituent fund invests in one or more "Index Tracking Collective Investment Scheme (ITCIS)". All three constituent funds under this series are classified as "Low Fee Fund" (Fund Expense Ratio ≤1.3% or Management Fee ≤1%) as defined by the MPFA.

                                                              BCT (MPF) Industry Choice
                                                              BCT (MPF) Industry Choice

                                                              BCT (MPF) Industry Choice has 3 constituent fund categories which provides 12 constituent funds covering a wide spectrum of risk.

                                                              • Equity Funds
                                                              • Mixed Asset Funds
                                                              • Bond / Money Market Funds

                                                              BCT (MPF) Industry Choice is created specifically for those working in the catering and construction industries.

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                                                              Are you satisfied with your existing MPF fund performance?
                                                              Fund Performance

                                                              Fund Performance

                                                              A stable and consistent investment return can help members accumulate and grow their MPF asset for a quality retirement life.

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                                                              Professionally Managed Constituent Funds

                                                              BCT has Funds are well-managed

                                                              BCT engages different fund managers and selects the most appropriate fund manager(s) for each asset class based on their expertise and a set of criteria.

                                                              Learn more about the Fund Performance: Fund Performance

                                                              HKIFA website: http://www.hkifa.org.hk/eng/Fund-Performance-MPF.aspx

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                                                              Are you satisfied with the existing fees and charges of your MPF scheme(s)?
                                                              Do they provide value-for-money?
                                                              Competitive Fee

                                                              Fee

                                                              Fees directly affect investment returns. It is an important factor to consider when making fund choices.

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                                                              Fees under BCT's MPF Scheme

                                                              Reasonable Fees
                                                              Fees

                                                              BCT reviews the operating efficiency of its constituent funds on an ongoing basis and sets our fees at an appropriate level with an aim to deliver value for our members.


                                                              BCT (MPF) Pro Choice

                                                              Management fees of constituent funds range from 0.75% - 1.50% per annum of net asset value.

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                                                              Management fees of constituent funds range from 0.75% - 1.6% per annum of net asset value.

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                                                              Special Management Fees
                                                              Effective Management Fees*

                                                              General Personal Accounts
                                                              For Personal Accounts except members who have retired, we offer special management fees ranging from 0.75% - 1.38% per annum of net asset value of constituent funds under the Personal Account.

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                                                              Special Voluntary Contributions Account and Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions Account
                                                              Management fees of the constituent funds range from 0.75%-0.99% per annum of net asset value of constituent funds.


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                                                              Retirees' Personal Accounts
                                                              For Personal Account members who have retired: 0.59% - 0.99% per annum of net asset value depending on constituent fund chosen under the Personal Account.

                                                              Learn more about MPF fees and charges:

                                                              MPFA website: http://cplatform.mpfa.org.hk/MPFA/english/index.jsp

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                                                              Are you satisfied with the service of your current MPF/ORSO provider?
                                                              Service for Members

                                                              Service for Members

                                                              Members are becoming more and more involved in managing their MPF accounts, it is important to select the best fitted provider that provides quality service information to help you make appropriate investment decisions

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                                                              BCT's
                                                              Service for Members

                                                              BCT strives to provide members with comprehensive and customer-centric solutions for managing their MPF account so that retirement planning can be convenient and straightforward

                                                              BCT’s member services are well-recognised within the industry.

                                                              Awards and Recognition
                                                              Online Platform
                                                              One-stop Contact Centre Service
                                                              Investor Education
                                                              Value Added Services
                                                              Communication, Publications
                                                              Online Platform
                                                              • Our Online Platform includes website, mobile applications, MPF eChannel, Social Media (Facebook and Youtube).
                                                              • Manage your MPF account for fund switching, change of investment mandate, MPF account balance of showing the gain and loss, and keep up-to-date with the latest news online.
                                                              One-stop Contact Centre Service
                                                              • A 24-hour interactive voice response system (IVRS) is available for you to manage your MPF.
                                                              • Our professional team can help you handle any enquiries about your MPF account.
                                                              • BCT’s Contact Centre received numerous service awards for our outstanding customer service. Learn more
                                                              • Counter service is also available at BCT office. You can visit us during 9:00am – 6:00pm (Monday to Friday) at 18/F Cosco Tower, 183 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
                                                              Investor Education
                                                              Value Added Services
                                                              Investment Planning Service (IPS)

                                                              Our Investment Planning Service helps members gain a better understanding of their investment goals and risk levels in order to make informed investment decisions. This service does not only cover MPF investments but also other fund ranges such as Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). Through one-on-one consultations, members can find the most suitable funds based on their investment goals.

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                                                              Retirement Planning Service (RPS)

                                                              Our Retirement Planning Service is aimed at assisting members to plan for retirement. Our experts will help members to get prepared for their retirement in financial, social as well as psychological aspects. Through this service, members will enjoy special management fee rates while being able to withdraw funds in phases.

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                                                              Communication and Publications
                                                              • Monthly MPF Account Balance via SMS and SMS notification of receipt of asset transfer-in, fund switching and change of investment mandate
                                                              • Investment Market Outlook
                                                              • e-statement
                                                              • Monthly performance table and quarterly fund performance fact sheet
                                                              • Members' newsletter and BCT e-News
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