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                                                              The BCT Group is comprised of BCT Financial Limited (“BCTF”) and Bank Consortium Trust Company Limited (“BCTC”). We are a major pension product provider and one of the largest trust companies in Hong Kong offering pension products and professional services for MPF, pension and investment funds.

                                                               

                                                              BCT Financial Limited (“BCTF”)

                                                              BCTF acts as sponsor and distributor of pension products whilst providing customer services, investment planning services (IPS) and retirement planning services (RPS) as well as investor education. Currently, we have engaged 8 independent global fund managers to manage the various MPF/ ORSO funds. At BCT, we adopt a “Multi-manager” investment approach for our schemes which blend the expertise of different fund managers and allow us the flexibility to select and monitor the best fund managers in different asset classes as well as designing the products with the best possible returns.

                                                              Currently, we offer three retirement schemes and two member services:

                                                              Master Trust Scheme
                                                              Industry Scheme
                                                              Pooled ORSO Plan
                                                              Investment Planning Service
                                                              Retirement Planning Service
                                                              Master Trust Scheme

                                                              Five fund categories with 27 constituent funds that cover a wide range of risk profiles and investment strategies. These categories are: “Equity Funds”, “Equity Funds - Market Tracking Series”, ”Target Date Mixed Asset Funds”, “Mixed Asset Funds” and “Bond / Money Market Funds”.


                                                              Industry Scheme

                                                              One of the only two MPF industry schemes in Hong Kong, this scheme serves employers, regular employees, casual employees and self-employed persons in the catering and construction industries. Three fund categories: “Equity Funds”, “Mixed Asset Funds”, and “Bond / Money Market Funds”) with 12 constituent funds.


                                                              Pooled ORSO Plan

                                                              A professionally administered and managed retirement benefit plan that offers a full range of fund choices covering a wide spectrum of risk and return profiles. Daily dealing and unlimited switching of funds also enable flexibilities for our members to meet different needs.


                                                              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. The financial planning 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.


                                                              Retirement Planning Service (“RPS”)

                                                              This Service aims at assisting members in planning for retirement. Our counsellors will help prepare members as they approach retirement in financial, social as well as psychological aspects. Through RPS, members can also enjoy special management fee while being able to withdraw funds in phases.


                                                              Bank Consortium Trust Company (BCTC)

                                                              BCTC’s main role is to provide pension plans and fund services including trustee and fiduciary duty, pension services and asset servicing. Our comprehensive solution combines custodian and administration services for MPF/ORSO and international pension plans as well as global investment funds, QFII and RMB funds.

                                                              We have the capability to offer top-tier trustee and fiduciary services for pension plans and investment funds, including monitoring of investment and regulatory compliance and reporting, safekeeping of investors’ assets, monitoring of service providers to pension plans and investment funds.


                                                              MPF, ORSO and International Pension Plans

                                                              We provide employers and employees access to a customized online platform that allows them to easily view and manage schemes and their underlying funds. Regulatory updates about pension funds and relevant impact analyses are also provided for through various online and offline channels.


                                                              Fund Services

                                                              With a client-centric, solution-driven servicing culture, we offer comprehensive fund services which are built on a solid foundation in investment operations.

                                                              Leveraging on our multi-disciplinary strengths, experience and expertise in the industry, we provide a one-stop solution that allows asset managers and plan sponsors to delegate their fiduciary duty and administration work to BCT in order to help them increase control and efficiency, mitigate risks and drive down costs while enhancing service quality.


                                                              BCT’s Competitive Edge

                                                              Innovation
                                                              Focused and Flexibility
                                                              Secure and Advanced IT Infrastructure
                                                              Sound Corporate Governance
                                                              Industry Recognition

                                                              Allianz Global Investors Asia Pacific Limited
                                                              Allianz Global Investors Asia Pacific Limited

                                                              Allianz Global Investors Asia Pacific Limited ("Allianz Global Investors") is one of the world's leading active asset managers, operating across 23 locations worldwide, and with specialized in-house research teams around the globe. It has more than EUR673 billion in AUM for individuals, families and institutions worldwide and employ more than 700 investment professionals. (As at 31 Dec 2021)

                                                              Our mission is simple: through tailored solutions and a flexible and advisory approach, we seek to elevate our clients' experience of active asset management – as stated in our brand promise: "Value. Shared."

                                                              Source: Allianz Global Investors as at 31 Dec 2021.

                                                              Amundi Hong Kong Limited
                                                              Amundi Hong Kong Limited

                                                              Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players*, offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.

                                                              With its six international investment hubs^, financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.

                                                              Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 4,800 employees in more than 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2 trillion of assets#.

                                                              * Source: IPE "Top 500 Asset Managers" published in June 2021, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2020
                                                              ^ Boston, Dublin, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo
                                                              # Amundi data as at 31/03/2022

                                                              FIL Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited
                                                              FIL Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited

                                                              Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.8 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

                                                              Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $574.9 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures.

                                                              Source: Fidelity, as at 31 March 2022.

                                                              Invesco Hong Kong Limited
                                                              Invesco Hong Kong Limited

                                                              Invesco Hong Kong Limited ("Invesco") is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we manage US$ 1.6 trillion of assets globally with an on-the-ground presence in more than 20 markets. (as of 31 December 31, 2021). Invesco was established in 1935. The firm is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVZ.

                                                              Invesco has been serving Hong Kong employers with their retirement needs since 1977. We have proven expertise in managing retirement assets for pensions schemes and understand the different needs of individuals when they invest for retirement. As an Invesco pension scheme member, you have access to a wide range of investment choices that align with your individual goals.

                                                              In Asia Pacific since 1962, Invesco is one of the most experienced investment firms in the region. Combining our regional investing expertise, Invesco provides well-established and world-class services to cater for the needs of retirement solutions locally.

                                                              Source: Invesco as at 31 Dec 2021.

                                                              JPMorgan Funds (Asia) Limited
                                                              JPMorgan Funds (Asia) Limited

                                                              With about US$2.51 trillion in assets under management (the Asset Management client funds of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. as at 31 March 2022) and offices in over 30 countries around the world, J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global coverage with a strong local market presence, and leadership positions in most asset classes.

                                                              In Asia Pacific we have 8 offices, including Hong Kong as our regional headquarters, Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. With over 2,469 employees across the region, J.P. Morgan Asset Management is able to provide a constant link to these markets and to gather first-hand insights and perspectives.

                                                               

                                                              Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management as at 31 March 2022.

                                                               

                                                              Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited
                                                              Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited

                                                              As a global investment manager, Schroder PLC ("Schroders") helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We are responsible for £731.6 billion (€871.3 billion/US$990.9 billion) of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 5,729 people across six continents who focus on doing just this.

                                                              We are a global business that's managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients' needs at the heart of everything we do.

                                                              Source: Schroders as at 31 Dec 2021.

                                                              CSOP Asset Management Limited
                                                              CSOP Asset Management Limited

                                                              CSOP Asset Management Limited ("CSOP") was established in Hong Kong in January 2008 as the first offshore subsidiary established by one of the largest Chinese asset management companies with parent company total AUM of US$ 266 billion as of 31 December 2022. As a dedicated homegrown ETF issuer and Greater China investment solutions provider, CSOP is committed to serving investors such as sovereign wealth funds, pensions, insurance, and endowments globally. As of 31 December 2022, the total AUM of CSOP is over US$ 12.6 billion, making it the second largest ETF Issuer by AUM in Hong Kong.

                                                              Source: CSOP as at 31 December 2022.

                                                              Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited
                                                              Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited

                                                              Franklin Templeton's mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions.

                                                              Through its specialist investment managers, the Company brings extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, alternatives and custom multi-asset solutions.

                                                              With employees in over 30 countries, including 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based Company has more than 70 years of investment experience and approximately $1.58 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021.

                                                              *Source: Franklin Templeton Investments as at 31 Dec 2021.

                                                              China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited
                                                              China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited

                                                              China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited ("China Life (Overseas)") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Life Insurance (Group) Company, China's largest state-owned financial insurance corporation. The Hong Kong branch was established in 1984, with a footprint in Hong Kong for over 35 years. The business of China Life (Overseas) covers life insurance and provident fund service. We aim to provide quality products and services to customers, including life insurance, endowment and annuity, critical illness and medical insurance, children's education plans, group insurance, high-net-worth life insurance solution and pension funds (Occupational Retirement Scheme and Mandatory Provident Fund).

                                                              Source: China Life (Overseas) as at 28 April 2022

                                                              Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited
                                                              Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited

                                                              Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited (referred as "Taikang Asset (Hong Kong)"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taikang Asset Management Company Limited (referred as "Taikang Asset"), was established in November 2007. As of December 31, 2021, the size of total assets under management (referred as "AUM") of Taikang Asset has exceeded USD 433.67 billion, as one of the largest asset management company in China. The size of pension AUM has exceeded USD 100 billion, making Taikang Asset one of the largest pension manager in China.

                                                              Taikang Asset has extensive investment experience across multiple sectors and a wide range of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, offshore assets, infrastructure and real estate, stocks, and other financial instruments. Taikang Asset offers its investment products and services for includinge insurance asset management, pension fund management, enterprise annuities, occupational annuities, alternative project investments, wealth management, asset management, pension products, QDII separate accounts, and mutual funds. Taikang Asset has developed a client service infrastructure on the basis of client centricity and has faithfully implemented the service list assurances. The Company is committed to improving clients' investment experience through closed-loop client relationship management.

                                                              Source: Taikang Asset (Hong Kong), as at 31 December 2021