MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (M) BERHAD

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Manulife Investment Management (M) Berhad (834424-U) (“Manulife IM (Malaysia)”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Holdings Berhad and holds a Capital Markets Services License for fund management, dealing in securities restricted to unit trusts, dealing in private retirement schemes and financial planning under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.

Manulife IM (Malaysia) operates under the brand name of Manulife Investment Management which is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation.

For detail information on the PRS, please refer to the PRS Provider’s Disclosure Document & Product Highlights Sheet here

SCHEME AND FUND INFORMATION

Default & Self Selection

Other Self Selection

Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.
Investment Objective The Fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and sustainable income# by investing in one collective investment scheme, which invests mainly in REITs.

#Income declared will be reinvested in the form of additional Units issued to Members.
Fund Category Feeder Fund (REITs)
Investment Strategy

The Fund will invest at least 95% of the Fund’s NAV in the Manulife Investment Asia-Pacific REIT Fund (“Target Fund”), while the balance will be invested in liquid assets such as money market instruments (including fixed income securities which have remaining maturity period of not more than 365 days) and placement of deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.

The Fund’s portfolio will be closely monitored and rebalanced from time to time to ensure that the Fund’s asset is allocated in accordance with its prescribed asset allocation.

If the Provider is of the opinion that the Target Fund no longer meets the Fund’s objective, the Provider will, in the interest of the members, seeks the Scheme Trustee’s consultation and subject to the member’s approval, replace the Target Fund with another collective investment scheme of a similar objective.

Asset Allocation Target Fund At least 95% of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in the Target Fund.
Liquid assets Balance of the Fund’s NAV in liquid assets such as money market instruments (including fixed income securities which have remaining maturity period of not more than 365 days) and placement of deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.
Performance Benchmark Manulife Investment Asia REIT Ex Japan Index, which is also the performance benchmark of the Target Fund. The Manulife Investment Asia REIT Ex Japan Index is a customised index which consists of the REIT funds universe within Asia ex Japan markets, which include China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The index is a market capitalisation weighted index of REIT funds with market capitalisation of USD5 million or more.

Note: Members should be aware that the risk profile of the Fund is not the same as the risk profile of the performance benchmark. The performance benchmark information is available at www.manulifeinvestment.com.my.
Member Profile

The Fund is suitable for Members who:

  • seek investment exposure mainly through a diversified portfolio of REITs within the Asia-Pacific region;
  • seek a sustainable distribution of Units and long-term capital growth on their contributions;
  • seek an additional retirement savings* scheme other than mandatory retirement scheme;
  • are not statutorily obliged to contribute to mandatory retirement scheme; and/or
  • are employers who wish to contribute on behalf of their employees having the aforesaid characteristics.
*Please note that this Fund is neither capital guaranteed nor capital protected, therefore, a Member’s capital is neither guaranteed nor protected.
Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.
Investment Objective The Fund aims to provide regular income# and capital appreciation by investing in one Islamic collective investment scheme, which invests mainly in Islamic REITs.

#Income declared will be reinvested in the form of additional Units issued to Members.
Fund Category Feeder Fund (Islamic REITs)
Investment Strategy

The Fund will invest at least 95% of the Fund’s NAV in the Manulife Shariah Global REIT Fund (“Target Fund”), while the balance will be invested in Islamic liquid assets such as Islamic money market instruments and placement of Islamic deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.

The Fund’s portfolio will be closely monitored and rebalanced from time to time to ensure that the Fund’s asset is allocated in accordance with its prescribed asset allocation.

If the Provider is of the opinion that the Target Fund no longer meets the Fund’s objective, the Provider will, in the interest of the members, seeks the Scheme Trustee’s consultation and subject to the Member’s approval, replace the Target Fund with another Islamic collective investment scheme of a similar objective.

Asset Allocation Target Fund At least 95% of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in the Target Fund.
Liquid assets Balance of the Fund’s NAV in Islamic liquid assets such as Islamic money market instruments and placement of Islamic deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.

Note: The Provider will ensure that there is sufficient liquidity for the Funds to meet redemption requests.
Performance Benchmark IdealRatings® Global REITs Islamic Select Malaysia Index, which is also the performance benchmark of the Target Fund.

Note: Members should be aware that the risk profile of the Fund is not the same as the risk profile of the performance benchmark. The performance benchmark information and disclaimer of IdealRatings are available in www.manulifeinvestment.com.my.
Member Profile

The Fund is suitable for Members who:

  • seek investment exposure mainly through a diversified portfolio of REITs globally;
  • seek a sustainable distribution of Units and potential capital growth on their contributions over medium to long-term (means the period of three(3) to five (5) years);
  • seek an additional retirement savings* scheme other than mandatory retirement scheme;
  • are not statutorily obliged to contribute to mandatory retirement scheme;
  • are employers who wish to contribute on behalf of their employees having the aforesaid characteristics; and/or
  • seek to invest in a Shariah-compliant investment.
*Please note that this Fund is neither capital guaranteed nor capital protected, therefore, a Member’s capital is neither guaranteed nor protected.
Please read the scheme’s disclosure document before deciding to make a contribution. If you do not have a copy, please contact the PRS Provider to ask for one or click here to go to the PRS Provider’s page.
Investment Objective The Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of Islamic collective investment schemes.
Fund Category Fund-of-Funds (Islamic)
Investment Strategy To achieve its investment objective, the Fund will invest a minimum of 95% of the Fund’s NAV in a portfolio of Islamic CIS that aims to provide capital appreciation through exposure into China and India markets. The Fund will invest in at least two (2) Islamic CIS at all times with investment objective that is similar to the Fund. The Provider shall issue a supplementary / replacement disclosure document and notify Members of the Fund on any amendments to the markets which the Fund may invest in.

The remaining NAV of the Fund will be invested in Islamic liquid assets such as cash, Islamic money market instruments, general investment accounts and/or Islamic deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.

The Fund adopts a passive strategy by equally allocating the Fund’s NAV among the Islamic CIS which the Fund invests in. The Fund’s portfolio will be closely monitored and rebalanced from time to time to ensure that the Fund’s asset is allocated in accordance with its prescribed asset allocation.

Asset Allocation Target Fund Minimum 95% of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in a portfolio of Islamic CIS
Liquid assets The remaining NAV of the Fund will be invested in Islamic liquid assets such as cash, Islamic money market instruments, general investment accounts and/or Islamic deposits with financial institutions for liquidity purposes.
Performance Benchmark 50% FTSE Shariah China Index + 50% Nifty Shariah 25 Index Note: The composite performance benchmark provides a balanced gauge on the asset allocation of the Fund which can invest a minimum of 95% of the Fund’s NAV in a portfolio of Islamic CIS with exposure in China and India markets. The performance benchmark above is only used as a reference for investment performance comparison purpose.
The risk profile of the Fund is not the same as the risk profile of this performance benchmark. The performance benchmark information is available at www.manulifeinvestment.com.my.
Member Profile

The Fund is suitable for Members who:

  • seek capital appreciation with investment focus in China and India market;
  • have a long-term investment horizon;
  • seek an additional retirement savings* scheme other than mandatory retirement scheme;
  • are not statutorily obliged to contribute to mandatory retirement scheme;
  • are employers who wish to contribute on behalf of their employees having the aforesaid characteristics; and/or
  • seek to invest in a Shariah-compliant investment.
*Please note that this Fund is neither capital guaranteed nor capital protected, therefore, a Member’s capital is neither guaranteed nor protected.

CONTRIBUTIONS & WITHDRAWALS

There are fees and charges involved and you are advised to consider them before contributing to the scheme.

For all Funds
Minimum Investment Initial and subsequent investment: RM100 or such other amount as the Provider may decide from time to time.
Minimum Withdrawal 200 Units or such other amount as the PRS Provider may decide from time to time.

FEES & CHARGES

There are fees and charges involved and you are advised to consider them before contributing to the scheme.
Manulife PRS NESTEGG Series Manulife PRS – Conservative Fund Manulife PRS – Moderate Fund Manulife PRS – Growth Fund Manulife PRS – Asia Pacific REIT Fund
Manulife Shariah PRS NESTEGG Series Manulife Shariah PRS – Conservative Fund Manulife Shariah PRS – Moderate Fund Manulife Shariah PRS – Growth Fund Manulife Shariah PRS – Global REIT Fund
Manulife Shariah PRS-Golden Asia Fund
Sales charge Class A 0% Not Applicable
Class B
Class C A sales charge of up to 3.00% of NAV per unit will be imposed.
The Sales Charge is non-negotiable. However, the Provider may at its discretion charge a lower Sales Charge from time to time
Redemption charge Class A A redemption charge will be imposed at the following rates:

  • 3.00% of NAV per unit for withdrawal in the 2nd year after the first contribution to the Fund
  • 2.00% of NAV per unit for withdrawal in the 3rd year after the first contribution to the Fund;
  • 1.00% of NAV per unit for withdrawal in the 4th year after the first contribution to the Fund; and
  • no redemption charge will be imposed for withdrawal from the 5th year after the first contribution to the Fund.

The redemption charge will be retained by the Provider. The Provider has the discretion to waive the redemption charge.

Not Applicable
Class B
Class C No redemption charge will be imposed on the redemption of Class C units.
Please note that a Redemption Charge is applicable upon any withdrawal from the Scheme (except for upon a Member reaching Retirement Age, permanent departure of a Member from Malaysia or withdrawals due to a Member’s death, permanent total disablement, serious disease or mental disability, healthcare purpose or housing purpose).
Switching fee (between Funds of the Scheme or between a Fund of the Scheme and any other fund in another PRS operated by the Provider)
Members may switch:

  • between Funds of the Scheme;
  • between a Fund of the Scheme and any other fund in another scheme operated by the Provider; and
  • from Class A or Class B units to Class C units.

However, switching from Class C units to Class A or Class B units is not allowed.

No switching fee will be imposed on the first 12 switching transactions made during a calendar year. For each subsequent switching transaction made during the same calendar year, the Provider will impose the following fee on the member:

Class A
  • RM25.00 per switch between Funds of the Scheme or between a Fund of the Scheme and any other fund in another scheme operated by the Provider.
  • 3% of the amount switched out from Class A or Class B units to Class C units.
Not Applicable
Class B
Class C For each subsequent switching transaction made within the same class of Units between Funds of the Scheme and between a Fund of the Scheme and any other fund in another PRS operated by the Provider during the same Calendar Year, a switching fee of RM25.00 will be imposed by the Provider on the Member.
The Provider may at its discretion, waive the switching fee based on the terms and conditions as may be determined from time to time.
Transfer fee (to another PRS Provider) Class A
  • No transfer fee will be imposed on a request to transfer to another PRS operated by another PRS provider.
  • However, a redemption charge will be imposed on a member which rate will depend on the number of years the member has contributed to the Scheme.
Not Applicable
Class B
Class C A transfer fee of RM25.00 will be imposed on a request to transfer to another PRS operated by another PRS provider.
Annual management fee Class A 1.20% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund. 1.50% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund. 1.80% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund. Not Applicable
Class B 1.00% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund. 1.25% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund. 1.50% per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund.
Class C Manulife PRS – Asia Pacific REIT Fund: Up to 1.75%

Manulife Sharia PRS – Global REIT Fund: Manulife Shariah PRS-Golden Asia Fund Up to 1.80%

per annum of the NAV attributable to this Class of units of the Fund.

Annual trustee fee Manulife PRS NESTEGG Series: 0.04% per annum of the NAV of the Fund.
Manulife Shariah PRS NESTEGG Series: 0.025% per annum of the NAV of the Fund.

The annual trustee fee does not include any foreign sub-custodian fees and charges (if any).

Annual PPA administration fee 0.04% per annum of the NAV of the Fund.
The PPA administration fee will be charged by the Administrator to the Fund.

RISKS DISCLOSURE

You are advised to read the scheme’s disclosure document and understand the risks involved and, if necessary, consult your professional adviser before making contributions.

General Investment Risks

Market risk, Provider risk, Liquidity risk, Interest rate risk, Inflation risk, Concentration risk, Risk associated with default option (not applicable to Manulife RPS – Asia Pacific Fund and Manulife Shariah PRS – Global REIT Fund).

Specific Risks of the Funds

Manulife PRS NESTEGG Series

Manulife PRS- Conservative Fund Manulife PRS- Moderate Fund Manulife PRS-Growth Fund Manulife PRS – Asia Pacific REIT Fund
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Manulife Shairah PRS NESTEGG Series

Manulife Shariah PRS- Conservative Fund Manulife Shariah PRS- Moderate Fund Manulife Shariah PRS-Growth Fund Manulife Shariah PRS – Global REIT Fund Manulife Shariah PRS – Golden Asia Fund
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OTHERS

For the Fund Investment Performance information, please refer to PRS Fund Performance.
Manulife PRS – Retirement Solutions Consultants
Manulife Investment Management (M) Berhad

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Customer Service Hotline : 603 2719 9271
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Email : PRSinfo_MY@manulife.com

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