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The provider of this website is Swisscanto Funds Centre Limited, 4th Floor, 51 Moorgate, London EC2R 6BH, which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority ("FSA") and is entered in the FSA's register under number 124588 .

Some of the funds referred to on this website are not recognised collective investment schemes for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 of the United Kingdom (the "Act"). The promotion of such funds and the distribution of offering materials in relation to such funds in the United Kingdom is accordingly restricted by law. The information is only available to and only directed at persons to whom such funds may lawfully be promoted by a company authorised under the Act by virtue of Section 238(5) of the Act and Chapter 4 (Part 12) of the FSA Conduct of Business Sourcebook. By accepting the terms of this website, you declare that you are such a person. For the avoidance of doubt, this information is not available to, and is not directed at, amongst others, any person who, in relation to persons in the United Kingdom is a "retail client" within the meaning of the rules of the FSA.

If individual special contractual arrangements exist, then they shall apply alongside these terms. The information provided on this website is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject Swisscanto to any registration requirements within such jurisdiction or country. This website is not directed at any person in any jurisdiction where for any reason the publication or availability of this website is prohibited. Those in respect of whom such prohibitions apply must not access this website.

Swisscanto does not represent that (i) any of the materials on this website; (ii) any investment services that may be deemed to be available on this website; or (iii) anything else on this website, are appropriate for use or permitted by local laws in all jurisdictions. Those who access this website do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws or regulations; legal advice should be sought in cases of doubt. None of the materials or investment services on or referred to on this website are available to persons resident in any jurisdiction where this would be contrary to local laws or regulations.

Although the information comes from reliable sources, Swisscanto cannot guarantee or give any warranty as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness as well as the topicality of the details given. The information on this website may be changed by Swisscanto at any time without notice. Swisscanto is not, however, obliged to remove or update any data that has become inapplicable or out-dated through the passage of time.

This website provides general information about Swisscanto and its investment management services and products only. Nothing contained on this website constitutes investment advice and it is important that you do not rely upon its content to make investment decisions. Investment information on this website may not be suitable for all investors. If you are unclear about any of the information contained within this website, please contact an independent financial adviser before making any investment or financial decision.

The information on this website shall not constitute or be construed to constitute either a recommendation, advice, an offer or an invitation to buy or to sell financial products, and is by way of information only. Persons who are not in the possession of the necessary permits may not submit any offers or issue any invitations for offers referring to the information published on this website.

Investments in Swisscanto funds or third party funds should only be made after carefully reading and based upon the relevant current sales prospectus together with the relevant country’s regulations. The relevant current sales prospectus, together with the relevant annual and mid-year reports, can be obtained free of charge from Swisscanto.

For this reason, any decisions based on information contained in this website are the sole responsibility of the user and, in exchange for using this website, the user agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified Swisscanto, its advisers and affiliates fully and at all times on demand against any and all losses, damages and costs suffered or incurred by any of them of whatsoever nature arising from any decisions the user makes based on such information and/or out of or in connection with the use, provision or distribution of this website and/or the information or any part thereof and shall hold them harmless against any claims for damages arising from any decision the user makes based on such information.

Swisscanto investment funds are not licensed for marketing in all countries in the world. You will find a summary of which funds are licensed in which countries in our "admitted for trading" list in the relevant prospectus. The same also applies to third party funds.

Swisscanto investment funds are not licensed in the United States of America (the "USA") in accordance with the 1933 Securities Act or the 1940 Investment Company Act. Units in Swisscanto funds may not be offered, sold or supplied within the USA. Please check the relevant fund prospectus for restrictions applying to third party funds.

The only group investments which may be publicly offered and marketed within the United Kingdom are those which are licensed and registered there for public marketing. Some of the Swisscanto funds are not registered for sale in the United Kingdom. You will find a summary of which funds are licensed in which countries in the relevant prospectus.

The investment funds published on this website are currently licensed only in the countries stated. It applies as a general rule that units in the funds may not be sold, offered or supplied in a particular country without a licence.

Past investment performance of Swisscanto funds or financial products is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and any related income may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment. This may result from, for example, changes in market value or from exchange rate fluctuations. Different funds have different levels of risk and you should refer to the relevant prospectus for further risk warnings that may apply to particular investments.

Swisscanto attaches great importance to data protection and thus endeavours to take appropriate precautionary security measures. Swisscanto complies with its obligations under applicable data protection legislation relating to the holding of personal data. If Swisscanto holds your personal data it will only use it for the purposes you have agreed to.

Any personal details supplied by you will be kept confidential and disclosed only on your request, with your consent or where Swisscanto is bound by law or regulation to make a disclosure. For your protection and for training purposes, telephone calls may be recorded and monitored.

Swisscanto shall not accept any liability of any kind for losses or damage of whatever nature whether for direct, indirect or consequential loss which might result from the use of this website. Furthermore, Swisscanto shall decline any liability for any tampering with the Internet user's computer system by unauthorised persons. We would expressly refer to the danger of viruses and the possibility of deliberate hacking attacks.

Swisscanto has used reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained on the Swisscanto website is accurate and complies with applicable law and regulation, but no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy or completeness. No warranty is given that the Swisscanto website shall be available on an uninterrupted basis and Swisscanto shall not accept liability arising from unavailability.

Nothing in this section seeks to exclude Swisscanto's liability under the Act or liability for death, personal injury or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Some links on this website lead to third-party websites. The latter are not under the influence of Swisscanto and may or may not be regulated by the FSA. Therefore Swisscanto cannot be held responsible for the correctness, completeness and legality, as well as for the offers of such websites. Sites or pages that are linked to this website are for information purposes only and have not been reviewed by Swisscanto.

Swisscanto has no responsibility for the content of the sites or pages linked or linking to this website, and Swisscanto accepts no responsibility or liability for any losses or penalties whatsoever that may be incurred as a result of any linking to any location on any linked sites.

The content of this website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. Information from this website may only be downloaded or printed out for personal purposes, giving complete details of the source. Third parties are forbidden from reproducing or publishing items of information on this website, in whole or in part, for any purposes, without Swisscanto's prior consent in writing.

The passing on of data from this website shall only be permitted with clear reference to this present disclaimer.

Swisscanto, an affiliate or some other connected person may have an interest, relationship or arrangement that could give rise to a conflict of interest in relation to a specific investment or transaction. You agree that in such circumstances, Swisscanto or its affiliate or connected person shall not be required to disclose such conflict of interest to you and that there will be no requirement to account to you for any profit provided we do not contravene the rules of the FSA in relation to the transaction. Our employees are required to comply with a policy of independence and disregard any such interest, relationship or arrangement when providing investment services.

Should you have a complaint about a product or service provided by Swisscanto, please in the initial instance contact a member of our UK team as detailed in the Contact Us page of this website. Investors in the UK should note that if we are unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you may complain directly to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

The use of this website and any dispute arising in relation to this website is subject to English Law. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in connection with any such dispute.