Monday, December 8, 2008

Free Will-writing Service For Mutual Gold Members

We wish to inform that Mutual Gold Members can now enjoy the free Will-writing service from Amanah Raya Berhad without having to appoint Amanah Raya Berhad as Executor.

The free Will-writing service for Mutual Gold Members also comes with free custodian service.

For more information, please call our Hotline 03 – 6207 5000. Alternatively, you may also contact Amanah Raya Berhad’s Care-Line at03 – 2072 9999.

Regards,

Friday, November 28, 2008

Monthly Fund Performance Review

Monthly Fund Performance Review
Please be informed that a monthly report entitled “Monthly Fund Performance
Review” is available on our Agent Domain website.

The report contains a review of the performance of the various markets during the
previous month and tabulates the performance of the funds on a monthly and year-to-
date basis as compared to their respective benchmarks.

We hope this review will keep you abreast with the fund performance and outlook of
various markets.
Thank you

Declaration of distribution For the financial year ending 30 November 2008

We are pleased to inform that we will be declaring the following Final
Distributions to unitholders of Public Islamic Balanced Fund (“PIBF”) and Public
Far-East Dividend Fund (“PFEDF”) respectively, who remain in the Register as at
30 November 2008.
Fund Gross Distribution
PIBF 1.00 sen per unit
PFEDF 0.35 sen per unit


Kindly take note of the following:
(i) The net distribution and tax credit per unit for the final distributions will
only be determined once our auditors, Ernst & Young, have finalised the
accounts. Unitholders will be notified of the net final distributions and tax
credit through the Tax Voucher.
(ii) For unitholders who opt for distribution reinvestment, the final distributions
will be reinvested at NAV per unit, computed at the close of the first
business day following the distribution date. No service charge will be
imposed on distribution reinvestments

(iii) The Tax Voucher (including the distribution cheque), Annual Statement
and Annual Report will be despatched to unitholders by 31 January 2009.

Friday, November 21, 2008

New CAMS V2.5.49

Dear CAMS Subscribers,

We are implementing a minor upgrading for the existing CAMS V2.5.48 to CAMS V2.5.49 effective from 24th November 2008 (Monday) from 3pm onwards.

How-to upgrade to CAMS V2.5.49?
i) Kindly establish the connection to the internet and ensure you are successfully connected.
ii) Go to CAMSDownload and click on 'Register'. The system will prompt you "You are already registered subscriber. Your data will be OVERWRITTEN. Do you wish to proceed?" click on 'Yes'.
iii) The system will prompt you to upgrade CAMS version, click 'Yes' and wait until CAMS upgrade completed
i) Kindly go to CAMSDownload again and do Register until download successful.

With the release of new CAMS V2.5.49, we hope CAMS system can be better serve you. We also would like to assure you that we will continuously strive to enhance CAMS to meet your expectations.

If you have any queries or require further assistance, you may contact IT Helpdesk Support Hotline at 603-6279 6996 from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you email us at itsupport@publicmutual.com.my. We would be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
IT Helpdesk Support
Public Mutual Berhad

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager Award for 2nd consecutive year

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual won the Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager award for second consecutive year at the 5th KLIFF (Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum) Islamic Finance Awards 2008 ceremony. The
award was presented by Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mo amed Yakcop, Minister of Finance II
to Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow during the award presentation ceremony which was held on 18 November 2008 at the Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

The 5th KLIFF Islamic Finance Awards 2008 is organised by The Centre for Research and Training (CERT) together with the host, Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), and in collaboration with Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes
(DJIM), the International Institute of Islamic Finance (IIIF) and Messrs Hisham, Sobri & Kadir (HSK).

Tan Sri Teh expressed pride that once again Public Mutual is bestowed this prestigous award. “This award represents the 121st award won by Public Mutual since 1999. Winning this award not only reinforces our position in the Islamic unit trust industry but also affirms our commitment to excellence,” he added. Tan Sri Teh dedicated the award to Public Mutual’s board of directors, the management, staff, agency force and the investors for their unwavering support and trust over the years.

Public Mutual is a leading player in the private Islamic unit trust fund sector in Malaysia. As at end September 2008, it manages 24 Islamic funds with total Islamic assets under management of RM8.5 billion. This represents 50.7% market share of the private Islamic unit trust industry. The company is also the most awarded
Islamic unit trust fund manager in Malaysia, winning a total of 32 Islamic Fund Awards. This includes the "Best Islamic Fund Manager in Asia 2006 & 2007" awarded by Failaka Advisors, Dubai, a recognised leader in the field of Islamic fund research

Public Mutual is Malaysia’s largest private unit trust company with 67 funds under management. It has over 2,000,000 accountholders serviced by over 40,000-strong unit trust consultants. As at end September 2008, the total net asset value of the funds managed by the company was RM24.1 billion.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow (left) proudly receiving the Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager Award from Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Minister of Finance II
Pengerusi Public Mutual Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow (kiri) berbangga menerima anugerah Pengurus Dana Islam Terkemuka daripada Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Menteri Kewangan II
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MALAY:
Anugerah Pengurus Dana Islam Terkemuka untuk 2 tahun berturut-turut Anak syarikat milik penuh Public Bank, Public Mutual memenangi anugerah Pengurus Dana Islam Terkemuka bagi 2 tahun berturut-turut di majlis penyampaian Tahun 2008 Anugerah KLIFF (Forum Kewangan Islam Kuala Lumpur) Kewangan Islam ke-5. Anugerah tersebut disampaikan oleh Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Menteri Kewangan II kepada Pengerusi Public Mutual Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow di majlis penyampaian anugerah tersebut yang diadakan pada18 November 2008 di Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur.

Tahun 2008 Anugerah KLIFF Kewangan Islam ke-5 dikendalikan oleh The Centre for Research and Training (CERT) dengan Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), dengan kerjasama Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes (DJIM), the International Institute of Islamic Finance (IIIF) dan Messrs Hisham, Sobri & Kadir (HSK).

Tan Sri Teh menyatakan perasaan bangga bahawa Public Mutual sekali lagi memenangi anugerah yang berprestij ini. “Anugerah ini merupakan anugerah ke-121 yang dimenangi oleh Public Mutual sejak tahun 1999. Memenangi anugerah
tersebut bukan sahaja memperkukuhkan kedudukan pemimpinan kami di industri unit amanah Islam tetapi juga mengesahkan komitmen kami dalam mencapai kecemerlangan,” tambah beliau. Tan Sri Teh mendedikasikan anugerah tersebut kepada lembaga pengarah Public Mutual, badan pengurusan, kaki-kakitangan, pasukan agensi and para pelabur atas sokongan dan kepercayaan kuat yang diberikan tahun demi tahun.

Public Mutual merupakan pemimpin dalam sektor dana unit amanah Islam swasta di Malaysia. Pada akhir bulan September 2008, syarikat tersebut menguruskan 24 dana Islam dengan jumlah aset Islam di bawah pengurusan syarikat sebanyak RM8.5 bilion. Ini merupakan 50.7% daripada bahagian pasaran sektor dana unit amanah Islam swasta. Syarikat tersebut juga merupakan pengurus dana unit amanah Islam yang paling banyak menerima anugerah di Malaysia, memenangi sebanyak 32 anugerah dana Islam. Ini termasuk “Pengurus Dana Islam Terbaik di Asia untuk tahun 2006 and 2007” daripada Failaka Advisors, Dubai, pemimpin yang diiktiraf dalam bidang penyelidikan dana-dana Islam.

Public Mutual’s Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow (left) proudly receiving the Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager Award from Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Minister of Finance II


Public Mutual merupakan syarikat unit amanah swasta yang terbesar di Malaysia, mengurus sebanyak 62 dana. Syarikat tersebut mempunyai seramai lebih 2,000,000 pemegang akaun yang diservis oleh seramai lebih 40,000-perunding unit amanah.

Pada akhir bulan September 2008, jumlah nilai aset bersih dana yang diuruskan oleh syarikat tersebut adalah sebanyak RM24.1 bilion.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

NEW UTC CAMPAIGN 2008
Qualifier List for October 2008
_______________________________________________________________
Please be informed that the above qualifier list is available at the Agent Domain of Public
Mutual’s website for you to view.

You may log on to: http://www.publicmutual.com.my/login.aspx?continue=agentMain.aspx
You are required to login upon entering the Agent Domain page. The list is available under
the Campaigns section.

If you have any trouble with your login or password, kindly contact Agent Service Hotline
at 03-6279 6900 for assistance.

On the other hand, should you have any inquiry about New UTC Campaign 2008, please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Rafizah at 03-6279 6754.

Best Regards,

Friday, November 14, 2008

ADePT Q3/08 update

We are pleased to inform that we have updated the ADePT slides effective 14 November 2008.

The updated slides are from the following modules:
a. Companys Profile
b. Unit Trust
c. Industry Opportunity
d. Commission Scheme & Benefits
e. Services & Support
f. Sales Contest
g. Financial Planning

You can update the ADePT slides with effect from 14 November 2008 and onwards via CD Installation or download via Agent web-site.

A. CD Installation

Please refer to your service office for a copy of the ADePT Q3/08 CD.

Important Notes: You are required to uninstall your existing ADePT software before reinstalling ADePT Q3/08. To uninstall your existing ADePT software, insert the ADePT Q3/08 CD into your CD drive, double click on setup.exe file and select Remove ADePT. To install the software, double click on setup.exe file again to run it.

B. Download via Agent Web-Site

To download the latest ADePT version via the Agent web-site, you can:
a. Login to our web-site at www.publicmutual.com.my
b. Select the icon Agent Domain and key in your username and password
c. Select Tools before selecting Advanced e-Presentation Tool (ADePT)
d. Select Download latest ADePT slides

Important Notes: If your current ADePT is lower than V2, you are UNABLE to download ADePT version2/08 via our Agent Web-Site. Subscribers are required to borrow a copy of ADePT Q3/08 CD from your respective service office for installation.

If you have any queries or require further assistance, you may contact our Agent Service Hotline at 03 6279 6900.

Yours truly
for Public Mutual Berhad
Agent Service Section

Money Market Funds – Zero Service Charge Campaign

Date : 13 November 2008
To : All Unit Trust Consultants
All Senior Branch Managers and Branch Managers
From : Alex Sito - General Manager, Marketing & Financial Planning Dept
Subject: Money Market Funds – Zero Service Charge Campaign

Extension of Campaign Period

Good news!
We are pleased to announce that the 0% Service Charge given to all cash investments made
into either Public Money Market Fund (PMMF) or Public Islamic Money Market Fund
(PIMMF) is now extended to 31 March 2009 with immediate effect.

This is to further encourage investments into money market funds as an alternative investment
vehicle and to facilitate the extended Ringgit Cost Averaging Campaign 2008.

Other rules and regulations with regards to the Zero Service Charge Campaign remain the same.
Do not miss this opportunity to get more of your investors to invest into the above money
market funds.

Regards

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

20 th NSC & AAN 2009 – Monthly Qualifiers Listing (end October 2008)

Date : 10 November 2008
To : All Unit Trust Consultants
From : Mark Wong – Senior Manager, Marketing Events & Campaigns Unit
Subject: 20 th NSC & AAN 2009 – Monthly Qualifiers Listing (end October 2008)

Please find the 20 th NSC & AAN 2009 monthly qualifiers listing as at end October 2008 uploaded on the Agent Domain Website, under “Campaigns”.

Please do not hesitate to contact Ms Jenn Choor at 03-6279 6984 should you need further assistance.
Thank you.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Public Mutual Trust Nomination Service

Date :7 November 2008
To : All Unit Trust Consultants
From : Juliana Hang

General Manager, Customer Administration & Service
Public Mutual Trust Nomination Service

We are pleased to inform that we will be launching Public Mutual Trust
Nomination Service in collaboration with PB Trustee Services Berhad on
17 November 2008.

The Trust Nomination Service allows unitholders to name beneficiaries for their
unit trust investments.

With Public Mutual Trust Nomination:

• unitholders can nominate up to 5 beneficiaries for their unit trust
investments (both cash and EPF investment).
• there is fast distribution of their investments to the beneficiaries without
having to wait for Letter of Administration or Grant of Probate.
•nominations can be made either by entity or by account.

Please refer to the Trust Nomination brochure and Application Form which will be
available at all branches from 17 November 2008, for more information.
Kindly contact our Hotline 03 – 6207 5000 should you require further information.
Regards

Friday, November 7, 2008

Great Business Opportunity Seminar

Dear Unit Trust Consultants,

Every Crisis Creates Opportunities!!!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to EXPAND your GROUP now. Join our G.B.O.S. organized especially for YOU across whole Malaysia….

Contract our branches & Grab the SPECIAL PROMOTION NOW

Ringgit Cost Averaging Campaign (“RCA”) 2008 Extension of Campaign Period

Date : 06 November 2008
To : All Unit Trust Consultants
All Senior Branch Managers and Branch Managers
From : Alex Sito - General Manager, Marketing & Financial Planning Dept
Subject: Ringgit Cost Averaging Campaign (“RCA”) 2008 Extension of Campaign Period

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Good news! We are pleased to announce that Ringgit Cost Averaging Campaign 2008 is now extended to 31 March 2009 with immediate effect.

On top of that, the campaign now also opens to all equity funds, which means investors, will get to enjoy the special service charge for investments moved from Public Money Market Fund (“PMMF”) or Public Islamic Money Market Fund (“PIMMF”) into all equity funds of Public Series of funds via the RCA Switching Instruction.

New RCA Switching Instruction form will be made available at all branches soon. Old forms are accepted during this transition period. Please advise your investors to write / manually add in the equity fund’s name onto the old form and to initial on the change. Other rules and regulations pertaining to the campaign remain the same.

The RCA Campaign aims to encourage investors to channel their investments systematically from money market funds into equity funds over a period of 10 months.

Opportunity does not often knock twice. Now that the campaign is extended, do inform all your investors to take advantage of this extension to enjoy the special service charge!

Regards,

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Dear Unit Trust Consultants,

We attach herewith the following flyer by Agency Development & Training Department on a talk by Mr Tey Kok Tai on Falling Markets, Rising Opportunities for your reference.

Should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact Agent Service at 03 - 6279 6900.

Regards,
Agent Service

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Public Mutual: SPECIAL UNSCHEDULED DOWNLOAD FOR CAMS

To ALL CAMS Subscribers,

We are pleased to inform you that there is a special unscheduled update for CAMS data. You may start downloading tomorrow (5th November 2008, Wednesday) tentatively at 4:00pm to 5:00pm to get the updated CAMS data. The download was originally scheduled to be released by today (every Tuesday) but an additional day was required to complete the CAMS data reconciliation.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

If you have any queries or require further assistance, you may contact IT Helpdesk Support hotline at 03-6279 6996 from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you email us at itsupport@publicmutual.com.my. We would be glad to assist you.

Thank you

Regards,
IT Helpdesk Support
Public Mutual Berhad

Monday, November 3, 2008

Market wrap report for the week ended 31 October 2008.

We forward herewith the latest Market wrap report for the week ended 31 October 2008.

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

After hitting a 4-year intraday low of 801.3 points on Tuesday, the KLCI rebounded following the U.S. Federal Reserves interest rate cut on 29th October. The KLCI rebounded and closed at 863.6 points to register a weekly gain of 0.5%.

Most regional markets closed higher for the week as investors reacted positively to the interest rate cuts by global and regional central banks to ease credit conditions.

The market is anticipated to move in tandem with overseas markets as investors monitor the outlook for the U.S. credit market, global economic growth and interest rates.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Declaration of distribution - FYE 31 October 2008

Date : 31 October 2008
To : All Unit Trust Consultants
From : Tang Pueh Fong (Ms)
Deputy General Manager
Finance & Operations
FA/Distn/047

Declaration of distribution

For the financial year ending 31 October 2008

We are pleased to inform that we will be declaring the following Final
Distributions to unitholders of Public Industry Fund (“PIF”), Public Islamic Bond
Fund (“PIBOND”) and Public Equity Fund (“PEF”) respectively, who remain in
the Register as at 31 October 2008.
Fund

Gross Distribution
PIF 7.50 sen per unit
PIBOND 4.00 sen per unit
PEF 5.00 sen per unit

Kindly take note of the following:
(i) The net distribution and tax credit per unit for the final distributions will
only be determined once our auditors, Ernst & Young, have finalised the
accounts. Unitholders will be notified of the net final distributions and tax
credit through the Tax Voucher.
(ii) For unitholders who opt for distribution reinvestment, the final distributions
will be reinvested at NAV per unit, computed at the close of the first
business day following the distribution date. No service charge will be
imposed on distribution reinvestments
(iii) The Tax Voucher (including the distribution cheque), Annual Statement
and Annual Report will be despatched to unitholders by 31 December 2008

Special Service Charge of 5% on All Equity Funds

Date
To
From
31 October 2008
Unit Trust Consultants
Chief Executive Officer
Yeoh Kim Hong
Special Service Charge of 5% on All Equity Funds
Subject
Good news to all!

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering a Special Service Charge of 5oh
on all our equity funds for a limited period from 3 November to 3 December, 2008.
This special service charge will be extended to all cash transactions (including
standing instructions, RCA instructions and switching of low-load units) into the
equity funds during the said period.

It is indeed an opportune time to encourage long term investors to take advantage of
the current attractive market valuations, to increase their investment into the equity
funds to meet their long term investment goals. We attach an update on domestic and
regional market valuations for your reference.

The world's most renowned investor Warren Buffett had in his recent article titled
'Buy American. I Am" published on 16 October 2008 in the New York Times, quoted
the following in explaining why he began to invest heavily in stocks:-

" I can't predict the short-termm oyementso f the stock market.I haven't thef aintest
idea as to whether stoclcs will be higher or lower in a month - or a year - from
now. Wat is likely, however, is that the market will move higher, perhaps
substantially so, well before either sentiment or the economy turns up. So tf yo,
wait for the robins, spring will be over. "

We urge all of you to take advantageo f this specialp romotion to bring in more sales
and achieve your qualification to the 20m National Sales Convention Trip.
Happy selling to all of you and to our Muslim and Hindu consultantsw, ishing you all
"Selamat Hari Raya" and Happy Deepavali!