RHB Investment Management Declares Income Distribution for Asian Total Return Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 2, 2008: RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd (RHBIM) has declared a gross distribution of 1.535 sen per unit (or 3.21% yield) for its Asian Total Return Fund for the financial period ended 31 March 2008.

This is the first income distribution declared for Asian Total Return Fund since its inception in February 2007. Puan Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, Managing Director of RHBIM said, “Despite the volatile market conditions, the Asian Total Return Fund performed commendably in 2007. We are confident of maintaining our current growth momentum for the year ahead.” Unit holders of the fund as at 25 April 2008 will be entitled to the distribution.

Asian Total Return Fund aims to provide investors with income return primarily through investment in a portfolio of bonds and other fixed and floating rate securities issued by governments, government agencies, supra-national and corporate issuers in Asia excluding Japan.

“In line with our planned initiatives for the second quarter of this year, we will be launching a new fund very soon, with a few other funds in the pipeline,” added Puan Sharifatul.

RHBIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of RHB Investment Bank Bhd. As at 30 April 2008, RHBIM has investment assets under management close to RM4 billion.

Issued by: Group Corporate Communications Division, RHB Capital Berhad for RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd.
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