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A
prominent statement that this document is the prospectus or scheme particulars, of the authorised fund valid as
at (and dated).
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Description
of the authorised fund
Information detailing:
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(1)
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the
name of the authorised fund;
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(2)
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that
the authorised fund is
either an ICVC or
an AUT;
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(3)
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the
relevant category of authorised
fund;
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(4)
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that
the shareholders of an ICVC are not liable for the debts of the authorised fund;
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(5)
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the
registered number of the ICVC;
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(6)
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the
address of the ICVC's head
office;
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(7)
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the
effective date of the authorisation
order made by the FSA;
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(8)
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if
the duration of the authorised
fund is not unlimited, when it will or may terminate;
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(9)
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the
address of the place in the United
Kingdom for service on the ICVC of
notices or other documents required or authorised to be served on it;
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(10)
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the base currency for the authorised fund;
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(11)
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the
maximum and minimum sizes of the ICVC's capital;
and
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(12)
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the
circumstances in which the authorised
fund may be wound up under the rules in this sourcebook and a summary of
the procedure for, and the rights of holders under,
such a winding up.
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Investment
objectives and policy
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(1)
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Sufficient
information to enable a holder to
ascertain:
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(a)
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the
investment objectives of the authorised
fund or of each sub-fund of
an umbrella scheme;
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(b)
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the authorised fund's investment
policy for achieving those investment objectives, including the general nature
of the portfolio and any intended specialisation; and
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(c)
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the
extent (if any) to which that policy does not envisage remaining fully invested
at all times.
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(2)
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Where,
in accordance with CIS 8.3.5 R (Allocation of
payments to capital or income - for ICVCs) or CIS 8.5.7 R (Allocation of payments to capital or income - for AUTs), all or
any part of any payments permitted by CIS 8.2.3 R (Payments
by an ICVC to an ACD) or CIS 8.5.1 R (Managers
periodic charge) and any other charges or expenses of the authorised fund are is to be treated as a
capital expense, a statement that this may constrain capital growth.
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(3)
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A
description of any restrictions in the assets in which investment may be made,
including restrictions in the extent to which the authorised fund may invest in any category
of asset, indicating (where appropriate) where the restrictions are tighter
than those imposed by CIS 5 or CIS 5A (Investment and borrowing powers), whichever is
relevant to the scheme.
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(4)
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A
list of any individual eligiblesecurities and derivatives markets through
which the authorised fund may
invest or deal in
accordance with CIS 5.2.12 R or CIS 5A.3.3 R (Eligible markets: requirements), whichever is relevant to that
scheme. Any securities or derivatives market in a EEA State which is eligible in accordance with CIS 5.2.12 R (1) or CIS 5A.3.3 R (1) (whichever
is relevant to that scheme)
may be included in the list or referred to in general terms.
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(5)
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For
an authorised fund that
is not a property scheme,
state whether it is intended that the scheme will
have an interest in any immovable property or tangible movable property.
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(6)
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The
names of the States, local authorities or public international bodies in whose securities the authorised fund may invest
more than 35% of its assets.
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(7)
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The
policy in relation to the exercise of borrowing powers by the authorised fund and to
transactions for the purpose of efficient portfolio management.
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(8)
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In
the case of an authorised
fund which may invest in other collective investment schemes, the extent
to which the scheme property may
be invested in the units of collective investment schemes which
are managed by the authorised
fund manager or by an associate of
the authorised fund manager.
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(9)
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In
the case of a property
scheme:
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(a)
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the
maximum extent to which the scheme
property may be invested in:
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(i)
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immovables;
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(ii)
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property related assets;
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(b)
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where
the directors of
an ICVC or
the manager of
an AUT expect
that the scheme property will
be invested (during the period when that version of the prospectus may be in circulation) in government and public securities:
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(i)
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the fact that
the scheme property may
be so invested; and
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(ii)
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the maximum
limit for such investment;
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(c)
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the
countries or territories of situation of land or buildings in which the authorised fund may invest;
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(d)
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the
policy of the authorised
fund manager in relation to insurance of immovables forming
part of the scheme property;
and
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(e)
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in
a prospectus available
during the period of the initial
offer, the consequences of failure to obtain ÂŁ5 million
(or the equivalent in base
currency) as set out in CIS 12.3.4 R (Failure
to obtain minimum subscriptions).
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(10)
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Where
the net asset value of a UCITS
scheme is likely to have high volatility owing to its portfolio
composition or the portfolio management techniques used, a prominent statement
to that effect.
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(11)
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Where
a UCITS scheme invests
principally in collective
investment schemeunits, deposits, or derivatives or replicates
an index in accordance with CIS 5.2.32 R (Schemes
replicating an index) a prominent statement regarding this investment policy.
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(12)
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Where derivatives transactions
may be used in a UCITS
scheme, a prominent statement as to whether these transactions
are for the purposes of hedging or meeting the investment objectives or both
and the possible outcome of the use of derivatives on
the risk profile of the scheme.
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(13)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme which
invests a substantial proportion of its assets in other collective investment schemes, a statement
of the maximum level of management fees that may be charged to that UCITS scheme and to the collective investment schemes in
which it invests.
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(14)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme,
a statement that the investor may obtain on request the types of information
(which must be listed) referred to in CIS 3.2.2 R (3).
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(15)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme,
information concerning the historical performance of the scheme presented in accordance with COB
3.8.11 R (specific non real time financial promotions:
past performance).
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(16)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme,
the profile of the typical investor for whom the scheme is designed.
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Distributions
Information
as to:
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(1)
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the
date on which the authorised
fund'sannual
accounting period is to end in each year;
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(2)
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if
there are interim accounting
periods, what they are, and the policy in relation to interim
distributions (for example, whether interim distributions will be made and,
if so, the policy on smoothing of income distributions within an annual accounting period);
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(3)
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the
date or dates in each year on or before which payment or accumulation of income
is to be made or take place and, if there are holders of bearer certificates, how
they are to identify themselves for the purposes of receiving payment of income;
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(4)
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if
applicable, the policy on payment of income
equalisation;
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(5)
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how
distributable income is determined and paid; and
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(6)
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if
applicable, that unclaimed distributions may be forfeited and a statement
how such unclaimed distributions will be dealt with.
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The
characteristics of units in the authorised fund
Give information as to:
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(1)
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where
there is more than one class of unit in issue or available for issue, the name of each
such class and
the rights attached to each class in
so far as they vary from the rights attached to other classes;
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(2)
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where
the instrument constituting
the scheme provides for the issue of bearer certificates, that fact and, in the
case of an ICVC,
in what multiples bearer
certificates may be issued;
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(3)
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how holders may
exercise their voting rights and what these are;
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(4)
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where
a mandatory redemption, cancellation or conversion
of units from
one class to
another may be required (for instance, if an investor does not satisfy the
residence condition for income to be paid or accumulated without tax being
deducted), in what circumstances it may be required;
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(5)
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in
the case of an AUT,
the fact that the nature of the right represented by units is that of a beneficial interest under
a trust; and
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(6)
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in
the case of a class of limited issue shares or limited issue units, the
restrictions on the issue and sale of those shares or units.
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The
authorised fund manager
The following particulars of the authorised fund manager:
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(1)
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its
name;
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(2)
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the
nature of its corporate form;
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(3)
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the
country or territory of its incorporation;
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(4)
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the
date of its incorporation;
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(5)
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if
it is a subsidiary,
the name of its ultimate holding
company and the country or territory in which that holding company is incorporated;
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(6)
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the
address of its registered office;
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(7)
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the
address of its head office if that is different from the address of its registered
office;
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(8)
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if
neither its registered office nor its head office is in the United Kingdom, the address of its principal
place of business in the United
Kingdom;
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(9)
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if
the duration of its corporate status is limited, when that status will or
may cease;
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(10)
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the
amount of its issued share capital and how much of it is paid up;
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(11)
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in
what capacity, if any, it acts in relation to any other regulated collective investment schemes and
the name of such schemes;
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(12)
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in
the case of an ICVC,
a summary of the material provisions of the contract between the ICVC and the authorised fund manager which
may be relevant to shareholders including provisions
(if any) relating to termination, compensation on termination and indemnity;
and
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(13)
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in
the case of an AUT,
the names of the directors of
the manager and,
in each case, any significant business activities of the director not connected with the business
of the manager.
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(14)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme,
which functions the authorised
fund manager may delegate.
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Directors
of an ICVC, other than the ACD
Other than for the ACD:
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(1)
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the
names and positions in the ICVC of
the directors;
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(2)
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the
main business activities of each of the directors (other
than those connected with the business of the ICVC) where these are significant to the ICVC's business;
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(3)
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the
manner, amount and calculation of the remuneration of directors;
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(4)
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the
main terms of each contract of service between the ICVC and a director in summary form; and
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(5)
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if
the director is
a body corporate in
a group of
which any other corporate director of
the ICVC is
a member, a statement of that fact.
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The
depositary
The
following particulars of the depositary:
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(1)
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its
name;
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(2)
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the
nature of its corporate form;
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(3)
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the
country or territory of its incorporation;
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(4)
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if
it is a subsidiary,
the name of its ultimate holding
company and the country or territory in which that holding company is incorporated;
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(5)
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the
address of its registered office;
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(6)
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the
address of its head office if that is different from the address of its registered
office;
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(7)
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if
neither its registered office nor its head office is in the United Kingdom, the address of its principal
place of business in the United
Kingdom;
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(8)
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a
description of its principal business activity; and
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(9)
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a
summary of the material provisions of the contract between the ICVC or the manager of the AUT and the depositary which may be
relevant to Unitholders,
including provisions relating to the remuneration of
the depositary.
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The
investment adviser
If an investment
adviser is retained in connection with the business of the authorised fund:
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(1)
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its
name;
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(2)
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whether
or not it is authorised by the FSA;
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(3)
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if
it is a body corporate in
a group of
which any director of
the ICVC or
the manager of
the AUT is
a member;
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(4)
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where
its principal activity is not providing services to the authorised fund as an investment adviser, what the principal activity
is;
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(5)
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a
summary of the material provisions of any contract between the authorised fund manager or
the ICVC and
any investment adviser which
may be relevant to holders and, if the investment adviser has
the authority of the authorised
fund manager or the ICVC to
make decisions on behalf of the authorised
fund manager or the ICVC,
that fact and a description of the matters in relation to which it has that
authority.
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The
auditor
Details
of the name and address of the auditor of the authorised fund.
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The
register of holders
Details of:
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(1)
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the
address in the United
Kingdom where the register of holders is kept and can be inspected by holders and
the address where the plan
register can be inspected; and
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(2)
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in
the case of an AUT,
(unless the depositary is
the registrar),
the registrar's name
and address.
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Payments
to the authorised fund manager
The payments that may be made to the authorised fund manager (whether as such or
in any other capacity) out of the scheme
property whether by way of remuneration for
its services, or reimbursement of expenses. For each category of remuneration, specify:
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(1)
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the
maximum and current rates or amounts of such remuneration;
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(2)
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how
it will be calculated and accrue and when it will be paid;
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(3)
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if
notice has been given to holders of the authorised fund manager's intention
to introduce a new category of remuneration for
its services or to increase any rate or amount currently charged, particulars
of that introduction or increase and when it will take place;
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(4)
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if,
in accordance with CIS 8.3.5 R (Allocation of
payments to capital or to income (for ICVCs)) or CIS 8.5.7 R (Allocation of payments to capital or to income (for AUTs)), all
or part of the remuneration is
to be treated as a capital charge:
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(a)
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that
fact; and
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(b)
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the
actual or maximum amount of the charge which may be so treated; and
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(5)
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if
notice has been given to holders of an intention
to propose an increase in the maximum amount of that charge at a meeting of holders,
particulars of that proposal.
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Other
payments out of the scheme property
Provide details of:
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(1)
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any
payment to be made out of the scheme
property to reimburse costs incurred by the depositary, any of the directors of an ICVC or any third party;
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(2)
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any remuneration (including
a statement of the maximum level currently permitted) payable out of the scheme property to the depositary or any third
party;
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(3)
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any remuneration (including
a statement of the maximum level currently permitted) to which (2) does not
apply, payable out of the scheme
property for services provided by an affected person;
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(4)
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the
types of any other charges and expenses that may be taken out of the scheme property; and
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(5)
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if,
in accordance with CIS 8.3.5 R (4) (Allocation
of payments to capital or income (for ICVCs)) or CIS 8.5.7 R (4) (Allocation of payments to capital or income (for AUTs)), the authorised fund manager and
the depositary have
agreed that all or part of any payments permitted (excluding any stated under CIS
3.5.2 R(12)(4) (Payments to the
authorised fund manager)) and any other charges or expenses of the authorised fund may be
treated as a capital expense:
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(a)
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that
fact; and
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(b)
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the
policy for the amount of the payments which may be so treated.
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Movable
and immovable property (ICVC only)
Give an estimate of any expenses likely to be incurred by the ICVC in respect of movable
and immovable property in which the ICVC has
an interest.
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Amortisation
(ICVC only)
As
at the date of the prospectus:
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(1)
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the
amount of any set-up costs (including any of the type described in CIS 8.3.4 R (Set-up costs) remaining to be reimbursed out
of the scheme property whether
to the ACD or
any other person,
and
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(2)
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the
amount of any costs remaining to be amortised under CIS 8.3.4 R and the method of amortisation.
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Sale
and redemption of units
Details as to:
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(1)
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the dealing days and times
in the dealing day on
which the authorised fund
manager will be available to receive requests for the sale and redemption of units;
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(2)
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the
procedures for effecting the sale and redemption of units and the settlement
of transactions;
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(3)
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whether
certificates will be issued in respect of registered units;
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(4)
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the
steps required to be taken by a holder in
redeeming units before
he can receive the proceeds;
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(5)
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the
circumstances in which the redemption of units may be suspended;
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(6)
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the days and times in the day on which recalculation
of the price will
commence;
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(7)
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the
amounts of the following minima (if they apply) for each class of unit in the authorised fund:
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(a)
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the
minimum number or value of units which
any one person may
hold; and
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(b)
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the
minimum number or value of units which
may be the subject of any one transaction of sale or redemption;
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(8)
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the
circumstances in which the authorised
fund manager may arrange for, and the procedure for, a cancellation of units in specie;
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(9)
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when
and in which UK national
newspaper5where and at
what frequency5 the most recent price5recent prices5 will be published;
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(10)
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the investment exchanges (if
any) on which units in
the scheme are
listed or dealt; and
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(11)
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for
a dual-priced scheme or a scheme being valued on an historic price basis, the amount which constitutes
a large deal in units.
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Valuation
of scheme property
Details as to:
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(1)
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how
frequently and at what time or times of the day the scheme
property will be regularly valued for the purpose of determining
the price at
which units in
the scheme may
be purchased from or redeemed by the authorised
fund manager and a description of any circumstance in which
the scheme property may
be specially valued;
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(2)
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in
relation to each purpose for which the scheme
property must be valued, the basis on which it will be valued;
and
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(3)
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(in
the case of an ICVC)
how the price of units of each class will be determined.
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Dilution
In the case
of an ICVC or
a single-priced AUT:
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(1)
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what
is meant by: (a) dilution,
(b) dilution levy or dilution adjustment (as
the case may be) and (c) for the purposes of (4)(a), large deals;
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(2)
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a
statement that it is not possible to predict accurately whether dilution would occur at
any point in time;
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(3)
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a
statement of which one of the following policies the authorised fund manager is adopting:
(a) it may require
a dilution levy;
or
(b)
it may make a dilution
adjustment; or
(c) it will not require a dilution
levy or make a dilution
adjustment;
together with an explanation of how this policy may affect the
future growth of the authorised scheme; and
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(4)
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if
the authorised fund manager may
require a dilution levy or
make a dilution adjustment:
(a) a statement
of the authorised fund manager's policy
in deciding when to require dilution
levy, including the authorised
fund manager's policy on large
deals, or to make a dilution
adjustment;
(b) a statement, based either on historical data or future projections,
of the estimated rate or amount of any dilution
levy or dilution
adjustment; and
(c) a statement as to the likelihood that the authorised fund manager may require a dilution levy or make
a dilution adjustment and
the basis (that is, historical or projected) on which the statement is made.1
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SDRT
provision
Details
as to:
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(1)
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what
is meant by stamp duty reserve tax, SDRT
provision and, for the purposes of (2), by large deal; and
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(2)
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the authorised fund manager's policy
on imposing an SDRT provision including
its policy on large deals,
and the occasions, and the likely frequency of the occasions, in which an SDRT provision may be
imposed and the maximum rate of it; a usual rate may also be stated.1
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Forward
and historic pricing
The authorised
fund manager's normal basis of dealing (whether at a forward price, or at an historic price, or on the basis of a switch
from the latter to the former in every dealing
period).
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Preliminary
charge
If
the authorised fund manager makes
a preliminary charge:
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(1)
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the
maximum amount of that charge, expressed either as a fixed amount or as a
percentage of the issue
price;
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(2)
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the
current rate or amount of preliminary
charge, if different from the maximum amount or rate; and
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(3)
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if
notice has been given to Unitholders of
the authorised fund manager's intention
to introduce a preliminary
charge or to increase the rate or amount currently charged,
particulars of that introduction or increase and when it will take effect.
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Redemption
charge
If
the authorised fund manager may
make a redemption charge:
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(1)
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the
amount of that charge or, if it is variable, the rate or method of arriving
at it;
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(2)
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if
the amount or rate or method has been changed, that details of any previous
amount or rate or method may be obtained from the authorised fund manager on request;
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(3)
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if
notice has been given of an intention to introduce a redemption charge or to propose a change
in the amount or rate or method which is adverse to holders,
particulars of that proposal; and
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(4)
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how
the order in which units acquired
at different times by a Unitholder is
to be determined so far as necessary for the purposes of the imposition of
the redemption charge.
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General
information
Details
as to:
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(1)
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when
annual and half-yearly reports will be published and, if the directors of the ICVC or the manager of the AUT have determined that
the accounts contained in the report should be short form accounts, a statement
that a report containing the full accounts is available on request;
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(1A)
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if
the authorised fund manager determined
that short form reports are to be prepared for the purposes of CIS 10.5.2R
(2A)(2), a statement when the short report will be sent to the Unitholders.
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(2)
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the
address at which copies of the instrument
constituting the scheme, any amending instrument and the most
recent annual and half-yearly reports may be inspected and from which copies
may be obtained;
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(3)
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(in
the case of dual-priced
AUTs only) that the cancellationprice last notified to
the trustee is
available on request;
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(4)
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how
the ICVC or
the manager of
an AUT will
publish, for the benefit of holders of bearer certificates, notice:
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(a)
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of
the fact that annual and half-yearly reports are available for inspection
and how copies may be obtained;
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(b)
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when
a distribution of income will become payable and how it may be collected;
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(c)
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of
the calling of meetings;
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(d)
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of
the winding up of the authorised
fund (or the termination of a sub-fund of an umbrella scheme) or the revocation of its authorisation;
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(e)
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that
amendments have been made to the instrument
constituting the scheme;
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(f)
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that
a significant alteration has been made to the prospectus; and
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(g)
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of
any sub-division or consolidation of units (other
than a consolidation of smaller
denomination shares into larger
denomination shares); and
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(5)
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the
extent to which and the circumstances in which:
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(a)
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the scheme is liable to pay
or suffer tax on any appreciation in the value of the scheme property or on the income derived
from the scheme property;
and
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(b)
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deductions
by way of withholding tax may be made from distributions of income to holders and
payments made to holders on the redemption of units.
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(6)
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In
the case of a UCITS scheme,
any possible fees or expenses not described in paragraphs 12-22, distinguishing
between those to be paid by a holder and
those to be paid out of scheme
property.
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Umbrella
scheme
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(1)
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In
the case of an umbrella
scheme:
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(a)
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that
a holder is
entitled to exchange units in
one sub-fund for units in any other sub-fund (other than limited issue units or limited issue shares);
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(b)
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that
an exchange of units in
one sub-fund for units in any other sub-fund is treated as
a redemption and sale and will, for persons subject to United Kingdom taxation,
be a realisation for the purposes of capital gains taxation;
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(c)
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that
in no circumstances will a holder who
exchanges units in
one sub-fund for units in any other sub-fund be given a right
by law to withdraw from or cancel the transaction;
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(d)
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what
charges, if any, may be made on exchanging units in one sub-fund for units in any other sub-fund;
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(e)
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the
policy for allocating between sub-funds any
assets of, or costs, charges and expenses payable out of, the scheme property which
are not attributable to any particular sub-fund;
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(f)
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(for ICVCs only) how the method
of amortisation of any costs to be amortised under CIS 8.3.4 R (Set-up costs), or any reimbursement of set-up costs may be affected
by the introduction or termination of a sub-fund;
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(g)
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(for ICVCs only) in respect
of each sub-fund,
the currency in which the scheme
property allocated to it will be valued and the price of units calculated and
payments made, if this currency is not the base currency of the umbrella scheme; and
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(h)
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if
there are units for
less than two sub-funds in issue, the effect of CIS 12.5.5 R (An ICVC with only one sub-fund).
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(2)
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In
the application of these rules to
an umbrella scheme,
information required:
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(a)
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must
be stated in relation to each sub-fund where
the information for any sub-fund differs
from that for any other;
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(b)
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must
be stated for the umbrella
scheme as a whole, but only where the information is relevant
to the umbrella scheme as
a whole; and
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(c)
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must,
in the case of an ICVC,
contain a statement to the effect that the sub-funds of an umbrella scheme are not "ring fenced" and
in the event of an umbrella
scheme being unable to meet liabilities attributable to any
particular sub-fund out
of the assets attributable to that sub-fund,
the remaining liabilities may have to be met out of the assets attributable
to other sub-funds.
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Marketing
in another EEA State
A prospectus of
a UCITS scheme which
is prepared for the purpose of marketingunits in a EEA State other than the United Kingdom must give
details as to:
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(1)
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what
special arrangements have been made:
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(a)
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for
paying in that EEA State amounts
distributable to holders resident in that EEA State;
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(b)
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for
redeeming in that EEA State the units of holders resident
in that EEA State;
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(c)
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for
inspecting and obtaining copies in that EEA
State of the instrument
constituting the scheme and amendments to it, of the prospectus and of the
annual and half-yearly reports; and
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(d)
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for
making public the price or prices of units of each class;
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(2)
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how
the ICVC or
the manager of
an AUT will
publish in that EEA State notice:
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(a)
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that
annual and half-yearly reports are available for inspection;
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(b)
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that
a distribution has been declared;
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(c)
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of
the calling of a meeting of holders; and
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(d)
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of
the termination of the authorised
fund or the revocation of its authorisation.
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Additional
information
Any
other material information which is within the knowledge of the directors of an ICVC or the manager of an AUT, or which the directors or manager would have obtained
by the making of reasonable enquiries:
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(1)
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which
investors and their professional advisers would reasonably require, and reasonably
expect to find in the prospectus,
for the purpose of making an informed judgement about the merits of investing
in the authorised fund and
the extent and characteristics of the risks accepted by so participating;
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(2)
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including
a statement of any risks which investment in the authorised fund may reasonably be regarded
as presenting for reasonably prudent investors of moderate means; and
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(3)
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including,
if there is any arrangement intended to result in a particular capital or
income return from a holding of units in
the authorised fund,
or any investment objective of giving protection to the capital value of,
or income return from, such a holding:
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(a)
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details
of that arrangement or protection;
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(b)
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for
any related guarantee, sufficient details about the guarantor and the guarantee
to enable a fair assessment of the value of the guarantee;
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(c)
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a
description of the risks that could affect achievement of that return or protection;
and
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(d)
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details
of the arrangements by which the authorised
fund manager will notify holders of
any action required by the holders to obtain
the benefit of the guarantee, if appropriate; these arrangements must provide
for notice to be given a reasonable amount of time before the action is required.234
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