May 23, 2019

Asset Management One launches the first ETF tracking CSI 500 Index in Japan

Asset Management One Co., Ltd. announces the launch of the first ETF tracking CSI 500 Index in Japan with China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd, one of the largest asset managers in China. The fund is expected to be launched on June 25th 2019, and will offer investors the opportunity to invest into small cap companies within China A-shares. As Chinese economy has still been growing faster than the other developed countries, the fund is expected to enjoy the growth potential driven by Chinese economy in the mid-long term.

Asset Management One will continue to strengthen ETF business and provide investors with easy access to various asset classes at low cost.

Code Name Index

One ETF Southern 2553 CSI 500 Index China Ａ-shares CSI 500

About CSI 500 Index:

CSI 500 Index consists of the largest remaining 500 A-Share after excluding both the CSI 300 Index constituents and the largest 300 stocks.

Notes

This documentation was prepared by Asset Management One Co., Ltd. This documentation is only for the purpose of providing information and is not intended to be used to solicit investments. This documentation was prepared using data that Asset Management One Co., Ltd. has judged to be reliable. However, Asset Management One Co., Ltd. does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Additionally, the published data are only indicative of past performance and do not provide a guarantee of future performance. The contents included in this documentation are only current as of the date this documentation was prepared and are subject to change without notice. This documentation is translated from the Japanese edition.

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About Asset Management One:

Asset Management One Co., Ltd. is one of the largest asset managers in Asia with over USD453bn AUM* and is a leading provider of investment products for institutional and retail clients in Japan. Headquartered in , Asset Management One offers a wide range of investment solutions to some of the world’s largest institutional investors with a global network of offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Fully owned and backed by our parent companies, and Dai-Ichi Life Holdings, Inc., Asset Management One is also able to draw on their expertise and resources to enhance its capabilities.

*as of 31st March 2019.

For more information, please visit our website, http://www.am-one.co.jp/english/

Please see the link for disclaimer: http://www.am-one.co.jp/english/disclaimer/

Please see the link for Japanese edition: http://www.am-one.co.jp/pdf/news/155/190523_AMOne_ChinaETF_Launch_j.pdf

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