Who would doubt the influence of technology in our lives? Technology has become a necessity with the mobile phone, computer and social networking now being an extension of ordinary life. Advances in internet capabilities, increased computing power and broadening digital connectivity challenge conventional business models. Moore’s Law has been central in driving these advances, which are now being reflected in the strong profitability of many technology companies, thus creating ample opportunities for investors who can identify today the winners of tomorrow.

Over the past decade the technology sector has transformed itself into a sector with efficient companies that can boast strong recurrent revenues and solid finances. We believe that now is the time for investors to rediscover a sector that by its nature gives access to the future. The technology sector offers an opportunity to participate in the ongoing global recovery as consumer and corporate spending returns, whilst relatively healthy balance sheets and flexible cost structures within the sector offer some defence, should economic trends deteriorate.

Here are 10 reasons why investing in technology offers a strong risk/reward proposition for investors.

1. Moore’s Law – driving innovation
2. Moore’s Law – Technology structurally gains share of the economy
3. Corporate spending on Technology below trend
4. Moore’s Law – disrupting the old economy
5. Demographic trends a tailwind to Moore’s Law
6. Historically low valuations relative to the market
7. Strong balance sheets and cash generation
8. Flexible business models and cost structures
9. High levels of recurring revenues
10. A low Beta investment

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The Henderson Global Technology Fund: How is it different from the rest?

• A global diversified portfolio of technology related companies
• A bottom-up and thematic investment approach, with valuation focus
• CPF Investment Scheme - List A Fund
• The Henderson Global Technology Fund is managed by one of the largest specialist technology fund managers in Europe.
• 4-stars Morningstar rating (as at 31 March 2012)

Henderson Global Technology Fund

• The Fund primarily invests in equity securities and equity instruments of technology related companies globally.
• Investments in the Fund are exposed to technology sector-specific risks and varying degree of risks to economic, political, regulatory and social development changes globally.
• The Fund may invest substantial sum of its assets in companies located in a single country (including emerging market) and may involve a higher concentration of risk and market volatility, including liquidity risks for investments in emerging markets, than funds investing in developed markets and following a more diversified policy.
• Investments in the Fund involve varying degree of investment risks (eg. market, legal, financial, interest rate, currency, etc). In extreme market conditions, you may lose your entire investment in the Fund.
  

Note: You should not make investment decisions based solely on marketing materials. The above investment risks summary may not have set out all the risks and other significant aspects involved in investing in the Fund. You should read the Prospectus of the Fund for more details of the investment risks and seek independent professional advice where appropriate.

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We are pleased to announce that Singapore-authorised Henderson Global Technology Fund, Henderson Global Property Equities Fund and Henderson European Fund have been granted List A status following the CPF (Central Provident Fund) Board's re-evaluation of the funds in accordance with the CPF Investment Scheme's (CPFIS) tightened admission criteria for funds in October 2010 . The funds are now eligible to take in new CPF monies.

In order to obtain 'List A'  status, they must meet all of the following admission criteria:

• Evaluated to be in the top 25 percentile of funds in their global peer group;
• Preferably have a track record of good performance for at least 3 years;
• Sales charges not exceeding 3%;
• Total Expense Ratio (TER) that is lower than that set by the Board by respective risk class.

Why choose the Henderson Global Technology Fund?

• Global diversified portfolio of technology related companies
• A bottom-up and thematic investment approach, with valuation focus
• Managed by highly experienced, specialist team (one of the largest in Europe) with a history of outperformance

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Why choose the Henderson Global Property Equities Fund?

• Exposure to improving property fundamentals through highly liquid property securities.
• Experienced fund manager with impressive track record: Patrick Sumner has over 30 years' investment experience in real estate markets
• Regional managers and analysts, based in Europe, Asia and North America, provide valuable local expertise in stock selection

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Why choose the Henderson European Fund?

• Concentrated portfolio of no more than 60 of Europe’s most interesting quality, consistent, reliable growth companies
• Investment process has demonstrated its ability to deliver good performance across economic cycles
• Managed by key members of Henderson’s European Equity Team, a seasoned team of investment professionals who have seen – and weathered – many market crises

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Global Technology Fund

Key investment risks to be considered before investing

• The Fund primarily invests in equity securities and equity instruments of technology related companies globally.
• Investments in the Fund are exposed to technology sector-specific risks and varying degree of risks to economic, political, regulatory and social development changes globally.
• The Fund may invest substantial sum of its assets in companies located in a single country (including emerging market) and may involve a higher concentration of risk and market volatility, including liquidity risks for investments in emerging markets, than funds investing in developed markets and following a more diversified policy.
• Investments in the Fund involve varying degree of investment risks (eg. market, legal, financial, interest rate, currency, etc). In extreme market conditions, you may lose your entire investment in the Fund.

Global Property Equities Fund

Key investment risks to be considered before investing

• The Fund does not invest in real estate directly but it primarily invests in equity securities and equity instruments of companies or REITs (or its equivalent) which engaged in real estate businesses.
• Investments in the Fund are exposed to property-sector specific risk and varying degree of risks to economic, political, regulatory and social development changes globally.
• The Fund may invest substantial sum of its assets in companies located in a single country (including emerging market) and may involve a higher concentration of risk and market volatility, including liquidity risks for investments in emerging markets, than funds investing in developed markets and following a more diversified policy.
• Investments in the Fund involve varying degree of investment risks (eg. market, legal, financial, interest rate, currency, etc). In extreme market conditions, you may lose your entire investment in the Fund.

European Fund

Key investment risks to be considered before investing

• The Fund primarily invests in equity securities and equity instruments of companies across a variety of sectors in the European Economic Area (“EEA”).
• Investments in the Fund are exposed to varying degree of risks to economic, political, regulatory and social development changes in the EEA region.
• The Fund may invest substantial sum of its assets in companies located in a single country within the EEA region which may carry higher concentration risk and market volatility than funds following a more diversified policy.
• Investments in the Fund involve investment risks (eg. market, legal, financial, interest rate, etc). In extreme market conditions, you may lose your entire investment in the Fund.

Note: You should not make investment decisions based solely on marketing materials. The above investment risks summary may not have set out all the risks and other significant aspects involved in investing in the Fund. You should read the Prospectus of the Fund for more details of the investment risks and seek independent professional advice where appropriate.