• The launch of two environment[al] funds in 2007, Ecosphere World and Ecosphere Europe,
• The launch in June 2009 of the Saint-Honoré Europe SRI fund-which is ESG-compliant and has the Novethic label- and the setting up of a dedicated SRI investment and research team run by Manuel Doméon,
• The signing of the six Principles for Responsible Investment drawn up by the United
  Nations,
• The integration of environmental, social ABS societal criteria into voting principles at
  company shareholder meetings,
• The signing up of the Saint-Honoré Europe SRI Fund to the AFG/FIR Transparency Code,

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management wished to establish a lasting base for its
commitment to responsible finance in Asia.

EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD ASSET MANAGEMENT HONG KONG BECOMES A MEMBER OF ASrIA

On June 2010, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd became an official member of ASrIA - Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia -, a non profit organisation dedicated to promoting corporate responsibility and sustainable investment practice in the Asia Pacific region.

As a member of this association, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd is proud to show its commitment to SRI development in Asia. This decision is fully coherent with the company’s wish to focus on ESG issues as future growth drivers.

Furthermore, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management Hong Kong Limited now has access to ASIA research, resources and data which will enable the company to have a better grasp of the SRI issues facing local companies and major topics preoccupying investors.