Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund Annual Report 30 September 2015 MANAGER Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad (429786-T) TRUSTEE CIMB Islamic Trustees Berhad (167913-M) AFFIN HWANG SELECT DIVIDEND FUND Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Financial Year Ended 30 September 2015 Content Page MANAGER’S REPORT ...............................................................................................................2 FUND PERFORMANCE DATA ...................................................................................................8 TRUSTEE’S REPORT ...............................................................................................................9 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ....................................................................... 10 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ................................................................................. 11 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ................................................................................. 12 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS .............................................................................................. 13 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ........................................................ 14 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................... 20 STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER ........................................................................................... 46 AUDITORS’ REPORT ...............................................................................................................47 DIRECTORY OF SALES OFFICE ............................................................................................ 49 1 MANAGER’S REPORT (1) MANAGER’S VIEW ON PORTFOLIO AND MARKET Fund Type, Category, Objective and Distribution Policy Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is an equity fund that provides a combination of regular income and capital growth over the medium to long term period. The Fund will distribute income (subject to income availability), on a semi-annual basis after the end of its first financial year. Benchmark The benchmark used by the Manager in measuring the performance of the Fund will be 70% of the benchmark is derived from the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index, which is in line with the Fund’s expected long-term asset allocation of 70% of the Fund’s NAV invested domestically. The remaining 30% of the benchmark is derived from the Dow Jones/Asia Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index as the Manager expects over the long-term to invest 30% of the Fund’s NAV in foreign equities listed within the Asia-Pacific region. (the “Benchmark”) (70% FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index) + (30% Dow Jones/Asia Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index) (Obtainable: FTSE Bursa Malaysia 100 Index at http://www.klse.com.my + Dow Jones/Asia Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index at http://www.djindexes.com/selectdividend/) Performance of the Fund (1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015) For the period under review from 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015, the Fund registered a -0.99% return compared to the benchmark return of -10.04%. The Fund thus outperformed the Benchmark by 9.05%. The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per unit of the Fund as at 30 September 2015 was RM0.5941 compared to its NAV per unit as at 30 September 2014 of RM0.6445. During the same period under review, the Fund has declared a total income distribution of RM0.045 per unit by way of reinvestment in the form of additional units. Given the performance during the period under review, we believe the Fund’s objective is being met to provide investors with a regular income stream and high level of liquidity to meet cash flow requirement while maintaining capital preservation. Table 1: Performance of the Fund 1 Year (1/10/14 - 30/9/15) 3 Years (1/10/12 - 30/9/15) Since Commencement (16/4/11 - 30/9/15) Fund (0.99%) 23.58% 50.00% Benchmark (10.04%) 1.19% 8.49% 9.05% 22.39% 41.51% Outperformance Source of Benchmark: Bloomberg Table 2: Average Total Return 1 Year (1/10/14 - 30/9/15) 3 Years (1/10/12 - 30/9/15) Since Commencement (16/4/11 - 30/9/15) Fund (0.99%) 7.31% 9.52% Benchmark (10.04%) 0.39% 1.84% 9.05% 6.92% 7.68% Outperformance Source of Benchmark: Bloomberg 2 Table 3: Annual Total Return FYE 2015 (01/10/14 30/9/15) FYE 2014 (01/10/13 30/9/14) FYE 2013 (01/10/12 30/9/13) FYE 2012 (01/10/11 30/9/12) Fund (0.99%) 11.95% 11.48% 30.97% Benchmark (10.04%) 1.90% 10.38% 16.48% 9.05% 10.05% 1.10% 14.49% Outperformance Source of Benchmark: Bloomberg Figure 1: Movement of the Fund versus the Benchmark since commencement. “This information is prepared by Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad for information purposes only. Past earnings or the Fund’s distribution record is not a guarantee or reflection of the Fund’s future earnings/future distributions. Investors are advised that Unit prices, distributions payable and investment returns may go down as well as up. Source of Benchmark is from Bloomberg.” Benchmark: (70% FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index) + (30% Dow Jones/Asia Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index) (Obtainable: FTSE Bursa Malaysia 100 Index at http://www.klse.com.my + Dow Jones/Asia Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index at http://www.djindexes.com/selectdividend/) Strategies Employed (1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015) The period under review was challenging for equity markets. Global political uncertainties, a weak Ringgit, and the low oil price environment coupled with headwinds of a slowing global growth scenario have kept financial markets in a limbo. The Manager has kept a relatively high cash level for the Fund towards the end of the period under review believing that the risk/reward environment was less than attractive and as the Manager took on a more cautious view on the markets. The Manager continues to maintain its strategy of overlaying a top down macro overview to determine the Fund’s equity and cash exposure, after which the country exposure is determined based on our country analysis. Once the equity exposure and country exposure is determined, the classic bottom-up approach is employed where stocks with good management, strong cash flow generation and promising attractive dividend yields are selected. 3 Asset Allocation As at 30 September 2015, the asset allocation of the Fund stood at 80.41% in equities, and balance of 19.59% in cash. For a snapshot of the Fund’s equity sector allocation as at 30 September 2015, refer to Figure 2. Figure 2: Equity Sector Allocation Sector Allocation Local Investment Consumer Goods Consumer Services Financial Services Healthcare Industrials Oil & Gas Properties Telecommunications Technology Utilities REITs Basic Materials Constructions Industrial Products Trading & Services ICPS Foreign Investment Financials Consumer Goods Consumer Services Healthcare Industrials Technology Telecommunications Utilities REITs Financial Services Oil & Gas Equity Cash Total 30 Sept 2015 30 Sept 2014 30 Sept 2013 9.18% 1.90% 20.88% 1.84% 1.23% 6.64% 2.82% 5.71% 0.74% 1.50% 6.22% - 6.90% 4.54% 17.72% 4.34% 7.23% 1.09% 4.68% 1.12% 0.65% - 12.17% 9.24% 0.49% 6.51% 3.37% 1.78% 0.80% 8.31% 5.75% 6.22% 2.78% 0.30% 3.34% 3.37% 1.52% 3.47% 0.16% 0.59 80.41% 19.59% 100.00% 6.93% 1.36% 2.93% 2.58% 3.86% 0.97% 2.89% 0.92% 0.52% 1.01% 2.36% 74.63% 25.37% 100.00% 9.92% 5.04% 3.05% 0.42% 4.99% 1.55% 1.72% 1.80% 2.49% 79.40% 20.60% 100.00% rd The Manager reduced slightly foreign investment exposure towards the end of the 3 quarter of the year as the foreign markets became more volatile due to the key event in the US. The Fund’s domestic equities exposure on the other hand, is slightly increased from previous period under review. Review of Market (1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015) Global financial markets remained volatile over the course of the period under review. Investors remained concerned over the health of the global economy as deflationary risk and low commodity prices put pressure on global growth. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) maneuvered to meet market expectations with a fullscaled quantitative easing (QE) program. Lower crude oil prices helped to lift economic activity within the region – especially the net importers as the reduced inflationary pressure provided more room to provide accommodative monetary policies. Monetary easing measures were seen being taken by many central banks in a bid to address the slowing environment e.g. Australia, China, Singapore, India, and Thailand. The domestic equity market took lead from crude oil prices and rebounded in mid-January. To the dismay of local investors, the rebound was unsustainable, and the index continued to trade range-bound. Comments of a possible sovereign rating downgrade by rating agency, Fitch, dragged down market sentiment. 4 Political tensions continued to heighten within Malaysia as senior political personalities started to bicker in th the open. The announcement of the 11 Malaysia Plan in May failed to excite the market due to limited initiatives being announced. This highlighted the funding constrained faced by the Government. The Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) meeting in June refocused investors’ expectation that the US Federal Reserves may be back on track to raise its interest rates in the second half of 2015. Investors remained cautious, taking into consideration the possibility of Greece being forced out of the Eurozone. The domestic equity market gauged by the FBM KLCI slumped 2.9% in the first half of the year, making it the second worst-performing market in ASEAN behind Indonesia, which slid 5.2% over the same period. The Ringgit has continued to depreciate against the USD on the back of the highly anticipated rate hike, which generally pressures most Asian currencies lower. The severe depreciation of the local currency was mainly attributed to the plunging oil prices, as well as the intensifying political struggle in the nation. This was on the back of revived concerns over the reversal of fund flows caused by the impending rate hike, weakening growth environment, plunging commodity prices coupled with a very poor corporate earnings. Volatility heightened towards the end of the period under review after the People’s Bank of China made a surprise move to devalue the Renminbi. The move intensified concerns surrounding the rate of China’s economic growth. The devaluation of the RMB drove down most Asian currencies. Investment Outlook Equity markets are expected to remain volatile in the near term, given the challenging environment globally. The slow pace of global growth and the increasing concerns surrounding China’s ailing economy will likely influence the performance of the domestic, as well as the global financial market. In a low global growth environment and where interest rates are expected to remain low, dividend stocks will be an area for investors to seek returns. Companies that can deliver growing earnings and dividend will be sought after especially now and likely outperform the general market. On a medium to long term basis, stocks which deliver dividends which grow over time have been shown to outperform and these are the companies that the Manager continues to look out for. (2) SOFT COMMISSIONS RECEIVED FROM BROKERS As per the requirements of the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds and Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies., soft commissions received from brokers/dealers may be retained by the management company only if the – (i) (ii) goods and services provided are of demonstrable benefit to Unit holders of the Fund; and goods and services are in the form of research and advisory services that assists in the decisionmaking process. During the financial period under review, the management company had received on behalf of the Fund, soft commissions in the form of research materials, data and quotation services, investment-related publications, market data feed and industry benchmarking agencies which are of demonstrable benefit to Unitholders of the Fund. 5 (3) BREAKDOWN OF UNITHOLDERS BY SIZE AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Size of holdings (Units) No. of Unitholders No. of Units held * (‘000) 5,000 and below 379 1,139 5,001 to 10,000 367 2,739 10,001 to 50,000 891 21,228 50,001 to 500,000 308 38,042 500,001 and above 44 272,018 Total 610 335,166 * Note : Excluding Manager’s Stock There is neither any significant change to the state affairs of the Fund nor any circumstances that materially affect any interests of the unit holders during the period under review. 6 INCOME DISTRIBUTION Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad has distributed a total of gross distribution of RM0.045 per Unit to investors of the Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund over the period under review. The Net Asset Value per Unit prior and subsequent to the distribution is as follows:CumDistribution Date Ex-Distribution Date Cum-distribution (RM) 20 Jun 2012 7 Dec 2012 10 Jun 2013 9 Dec 2013 11 Jun 2014 8 Dec 2014 22 Jun 2015 21 Jun 2012 10 Dec 2012 11 Jun 2013 10 Dec 2013 12 Jun 2014 9 Dec 2014 23 Jun 2015 0.5586 0.6068 0.6580 0.6423 0.6686 0.6360 0.6437 7 Distribution per Unit (RM) 0.0105 0.0200 0.0100 0.0300 0.0300 0.0200 0.0250 Ex-distribution (RM) 0.5484 0.5906 0.6427 0.6127 0.6374 0.6137 0.6213 FUND PERFORMANCE DATA Source: CIMB Trustee As at 30 Sept 2015 As at 30 Sept 2014 As at 30 Sept 2013 Total NAV (RM’million) 199.460 210.826 120.556 NAV per Unit (RM) 0.5941 0.6445 0.6323 Units in Circulation (million) 335.710 327.091 190.669 Highest NAV 0.6722 0.6690 0.6713 Lowest NAV 0.5733 0.6036 0.5906 -0.99 11.95 11.48 -7.82 7.41 4.50 4.50 1.67 1.38 1.93 9.83 6.00 6.00 1.63 1.44 6.18 4.99 3.00 3.00 1.63 1.33 Return of the Fund (%) iii i - Capital Growth (%) ii - Total Income Return (%) Gross Distribution per Unit (sen) Net Distribution per Unit (sen) 1 Management Expense Ratio (%) 2 Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) Basis of calculation and assumption made in calculating the returns:The performance figures are a comparison of the growth/decline in NAV for the stipulated period taking into account all the distribution payable (if any) during the stipulated period. An illustration of the above would be as follow:Capital return Income return Total return = NAV per Unit end / NAV per Unit begin – 1 = Income distribution per Unit / NAV per Unit ex-date = (1+Capital return) x (1+Income return) - 1 i Capital Growth = {NAV per Unit @ 30/09/15 ÷ NAV per Unit @ 30/09/14* - 1} x 100 = {0.5941 ÷ 0.6445 – 1} x 100 = -7.82% Income Return @ ex-date = {Income distribution per Unit ÷ NAV per Unit on ex-date} + 1 = {0.020 ÷ 0.6137 @ 09/12/14} + 1 = 1.03258 = {0.025 ÷ 0.6213 @ 23/06/15} + 1 = 1.04023 ii Total Income Return = {Income Return @ex-date x Income Return @ex-date}-1x100 = {(1.03258 x 1.04023) -1} x 100 = 7.41% iii = [{(1 + Capital Growth) x (1 + Total Income Return)} – 1] x 100 = [{(1+ (7.82%)) x (1+ 7.41%)} – 1] x 100 = -0.99% Return of the Fund * Source – CIMB Trustee Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance and that Unit prices and investment returns may go down, as well as up. 1 The MER was consistent over the period under review compared to the previous periods The PTR reduced slightly over the period under review after the Manager reduced its transactions given the volatile market conditions. 2 8 TRUSTEE’S REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OF AFFIN HWANG SELECT DIVIDEND FUND We, CIMB Islamic Trustee Berhad (the “Trustee”), being the Trustee of Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), are of the opinion that Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad (“the Manager”), acting in the capacity of Manager of the Fund, has fulfilled its duties in the following manner for the financial year ended 30 September 2015. In our opinion: a) The Fund has been managed in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment powers of the Manager and the Trustee under the Deeds, other provisions of the Deeds, the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Capital Markets and Services Act, 2007 (as amended from time to time) and other applicable laws during the financial year ended 30 September 2015; b) Valuation/pricing of units of the Fund has been carried out in accordance with the Deed and relevant regulatory requirements; c) The creation and cancellation of units have been carried out in accordance with the Deed and the relevant regulatory requirements; and d) The distributions for the financial year are relevant and reflected the objective of the Fund. For and on behalf of CIMB Islamic Trustee Berhad (167913-M) LEE KOOI YOKE Chief Operating Officer Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 20 November 2015 9 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Note 2015 RM 2014 RM INVESTMENT INCOME Dividend income Interest income from short term deposits Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency exchange Net (loss)/gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 4,317,351 1,382,288 3,032,179 2,764,736 404,168 (247,178) 8 (3,505,871) 16,643,591 ───────── ───────── 5,225,947 19,565,317 ───────── ───────── 4 5 (3,338,553) (2,194,338) (178,056) (117,031) (7,500) (7,500) (3,500) (3,550) (2,016,318) (1,458,814) (196,162) (64,165) ───────── ───────── (5,740,089) (3,845,398) ───────── ───────── EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Auditors’ remuneration Tax agent’s fee Transaction costs Other expenses (514,142) NET (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 6 TAXATION NET (LOSS)/PROFIT AFTER TAXATION AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 15,719,919 (144,705) (144,609) ───────── ───────── (658,847) 15,575,310 ═════════ ═════════ Net (loss)/profit after taxation is made up of the following: Realised amount Unrealised amount 16,432,683 6,814,809 (17,091,530) 8,760,501 ───────── ───────── (658,847) 15,575,310 ═════════ ═════════ The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes to the financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. 10 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Note 2015 RM 2014 RM 8 9 160,381,848 35,347,638 102,336 157,301,380 52,259,942 89,337 ASSETS Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Cash and cash equivalents Dividend receivable Amount due from Manager - creation of units Amount due from brokers 84,121 2,126,798 6,780,463 671,667 ───────── ───────── 202,696,406 212,449,124 ───────── ───────── TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Amount due to Manager - management fee - cancellation of units Amount due to Trustee Amount due to brokers Auditors’ remuneration Tax agent’s fee Other payables and accruals 246,737 249,713 607,206 118,551 13,159 13,318 2,333,053 1,180,776 7,500 7,500 6,450 6,450 22,594 6,160 ───────── ───────── 3,236,699 1,582,468 ───────── ───────── TOTAL LIABILITIES 199,459,707 210,866,656 ═════════ ═════════ NET ASSET VALUE OF THE FUND EQUITY Unitholders’ capital Retained earnings 188,481,897 183,729,409 10,977,810 27,137,247 ───────── ───────── 199,459,707 210,866,656 ═════════ ═════════ NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNITHOLDERS 10 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION 335,710,000 327,091,000 ═════════ ═════════ 0.5941 0.6447 ═════════ ═════════ NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes to the financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. 11 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Balance as at 1 October 2014 Unitholders’ capital RM Retained earnings RM Total RM 183,729,409 27,137,247 210,866,656 Total comprehensive loss for the financial year - (658,847) (658,847) Distributions (Note 7) - (15,500,590) (15,500,590) Movement in unitholders’ capital: Creation of units arising from applications 58,095,542 - 58,095,542 Creation of units arising from distribution 15,333,594 - 15,333,594 Cancellation of units Balance as at 30 September 2015 Balance as at 1 October 2013 (68,676,648) (68,676,648) ───────── ───────── ───────── 188,481,897 10,977,810 199,459,707 ═════════ ═════════ ═════════ 96,508,826 24,046,977 120,555,803 Total comprehensive income for the financial year - 15,575,310 15,575,310 Distributions (Note 7) - (12,485,040) (12,485,040) Movement in unitholders’ capital: Creation of units arising from applications 99,724,946 - 99,724,946 Creation of units arising from distribution 12,340,879 - 12,340,879 Cancellation of units Balance as at 30 September 2014 (24,845,242) (24,845,242) ───────── ───────── ───────── 183,729,409 27,137,247 210,866,656 ═════════ ═════════ ═════════ The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes to the financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. 12 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Note 2015 RM 2014 RM CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments Capital repayment Dividends received Interest received Management fee paid Trustee fee paid Payment for other fees and expenses Net realised foreign currency exchange gain/(loss) Tax refund 297,758,202 192,905,380 (317,629,542) (237,920,937) 680,185 47,769 4,159,647 2,825,718 1,382,288 404,168 (3,341,529) (2,091,447) (178,215) (111,543) (190,728) (77,076) 8,387,784 (1,434,417) 106,986 ───────── ───────── (8,971,908) (45,345,399) ───────── ───────── Net cash used in operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from creation of units Payments for cancellation of units Payment for distributions 60,138,219 97,598,148 (68,187,993) (25,077,379) (166,996) (144,161) ───────── ───────── (8,216,770) 72,376,608 ───────── ───────── Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (17,188,678) 276,374 EFFECTS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 27,031,209 12,357 52,259,942 25,216,376 ───────── ───────── CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 9 35,347,638 52,259,942 ═════════ ═════════ The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes to the financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. 13 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 The following accounting policies have been used in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements. A BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (“MFRS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as modified by financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with MFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported financial year. It also requires the Manager to exercise their judgment in the process of applying the Fund’s accounting policies. Although these estimates and judgment are based on the Manager’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note N. (a) The new standards and amendments to published standards that are applicable to the Fund but not yet effective and have not been early adopted are as follows: (i) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 • MFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ (effective from 1 January 2018) deals with revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. Revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service. The standard replaces MFRS 118 ‘Revenue’ and MFRS 111 ‘Construction Contracts’ and related interpretations. This standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Fund’s financial statements. (ii) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 • MFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" (effective from 1 January 2018) will replace MFRS 139 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement". The complete version of MFRS 9 was issued in November 2014. MFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model in MFRS 139 and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss and fair value through other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The basis of classification depends on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Investments in equity instruments are always measured at fair value through profit or loss with an irrevocable option at inception to present changes in fair value in OCI (provided the instrument is not held for trading). 14 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) A BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (a) The new standards and amendments to published standards that are applicable to the Fund but not yet effective and have not been early adopted are as follows: (continued) (ii) Financial year beginning on/after 1 October 2018 (continued) A debt instrument is measured at amortised cost only if the entity is holding it to collect contractual cash flows and the cash flows represent principal and interest. For liabilities, the standard retains most of the MFRS 139 requirements. These include amortised cost accounting for most financial liabilities, with bifurcation of embedded derivatives. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to an entity’s own credit risk is recorded in other comprehensive income rather than the income statement, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. There is now a new expected credit losses model on impairment for all financial assets that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in MFRS 139. The expected credit losses model is forward-looking and eliminates the need for a trigger event to have occurred before credit losses are recognised. This standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Fund’s financial statements. B INCOME RECOGNITION Interest income from short term deposits with licensed financial institutions is recognised based on effective interest rate method on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date, when the right to receive the dividend has been established. For quoted investments, realised gains and losses on sale of investments are accounted for as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of investments, determined on a weighted average cost basis. C DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION A distribution to the Fund’s unitholders is accounted for as a deduction from realised reserve. A proposed distribution is recognised as a liability in the period in which it is approved by the Trustee of the Fund. D TRANSACTION COSTS Transaction costs are costs incurred to acquire financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. They include the bid-ask spread, fees and commissions paid to agents, advisors, brokers. Transaction costs, when incurred, are immediately recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as expenses. 15 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) E TAXATION Current tax expense is determined according to the Malaysian tax laws at the current rate based upon the taxable profits earned during the financial year. Tax on investment income from foreign investments is based on the tax regime of the respective countries that the Fund invests in. F FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY Items included in the financial statements of the Fund are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Fund operates (the “functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia, which is the Fund’s functional and presentation currency. G FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in statement of comprehensive income, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges. H FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (i) Classification The Fund designates its investment in quoted securities as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss at inception. Financial assets are designated at fair value through profit or loss when they are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and have been included in current assets. The Fund’s loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, dividend receivable, amount due from Manager and amount due from brokers. Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability. The Fund classifies amount due to Manager, amount due to Trustee, amount due to brokers, auditors’ remuneration, tax agent’s fee and other payables and accruals as other financial liabilities. Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade-date – the date on which the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value. Transaction costs are expensed in the statement of comprehensive income. 16 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) H FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) (ii) Recognition and measurement Financial liabilities, within the scope of MFRS 139, are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Fund becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognised when it is extinguished, i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expired. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category including the effects of currency transactions are presented in the statement of comprehensive income within ‘net gain/(loss) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ’ in the period which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as part of gross dividend income when the Fund’s right to receive payments is established. If a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or when no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or basis approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Deposits with a licensed financial institution are stated at cost plus accrued interest calculated on the effective interest method over the period from the date of placement to the date of maturity of the deposit. Loans and receivables and other financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For assets carried at amortised cost, the Fund assesses at the end of the reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The asset’s carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in profit or loss. If ‘loans and receivables’ or a ‘held-to-maturity investment’ has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. 17 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) H FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) (ii) Recognition and measurement (continued) As a practical expedient, the Fund may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent financial year, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtor’s credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. When an asset is uncollectible, it is written off against the related allowance account. Such assets are written off after all the necessary procedures have been completed and the amount of the loss has been determined. I CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank balances and deposits held in highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. J AMOUNT DUE FROM/(TO) BROKERS Amounts due from and to brokers represent receivables for securities sold and payables for securities purchased that have been contracted for but not yet settled or delivered on the statement of financial position date respectively. These amounts are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment for amounts due from brokers. A provision for impairment of amounts due from brokers is established when there is objective evidence that the Fund will not be able to collect all amounts due from the relevant broker. Significant financial difficulties of the broker, probability that the broker will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default in payments are considered indicators that the amount due from brokers is impaired. Once a financial asset or a group of similar financial assets has been written down as a result of an impairment loss, interest income is recognised using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset or financial liability and of allocating the interest income or loans expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts throughout the expected life of the financial instrument, or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Fund estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider future credit losses. The calculation includes all fees and points paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums or discounts. 18 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) K CREATION AND CANCELLATION OF UNITS The Fund issues cancellable units, which are cancelled at the unitholder’s option and are classified as equity. Cancellable units can be put back to the Fund at any time for cash equal to a proportionate share of the Fund’s Net Asset Value or “NAV”. The outstanding units are carried at the redemption amount that is payable as at the date of the statement of financial position if the unitholder exercises the right to put the unit back to the Fund. Units are created and cancelled at the unitholder’s option at prices based on the Fund’s NAV per unit at the time of creation or cancellation. The Fund’s NAV per unit is calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to unitholders with the total number of outstanding units. L UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL The unitholders’ capital to the Fund meets the definition of puttable instruments classified as equity instruments under MFRS 132 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”. The units in the Fund are puttable instruments which entitle the unitholders to a pro-rata share of the net asset of the Fund. The units are subordinated and have identical features. There is no contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset other than the obligation on the Fund to repurchase the units. The total expected cash flows from the units in the Fund over the life of the units are based on the change in the net asset of the Fund. M SEGMENT REPORTING Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting used by the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the strategic asset allocation committee of the Manager that makes strategic decisions. N CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial year. Although these estimates are based on the Manager’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, rarely equal the related actual results. To enhance the information contents on the estimates, certain key variables that are anticipated to have material impacts to the Fund’s results and financial position are tested for sensitivity to changes in the underlying parameters. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated by the Manager and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 19 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 1 INFORMATION ON THE FUND The Unit Trust Fund was constituted under the name HwangDBS Select Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) pursuant to the execution of a Deed dated 24 February 2011. The Fund has changed its name from HwangDBS Select Dividend Fund to Hwang Select Dividend Fund as amended by the First Supplemental Deed dated 18 January 2012 and from Hwang Select Dividend Fund to Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund as amended by the Second Supplemental Deed dated 27 June 2014 (the “Deeds”) entered into between Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”), CIMB Islamic Trustee Berhad, (the “Trustee”) and the registered unitholders of the Fund. The Fund commenced operations on 28 March 2011 and will continue its operations until terminated by the Trustee as provided under Clause 12.1 of the Deed. The Fund may invest in any of the following investments: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Securities listed on Bursa Malaysia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region where the regulatory authorities are members of the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO); Fixed deposit and money market deposits with commercial banks and investment banks; Others money market instruments such as negotiable certificates of deposits and bankers’ acceptance; Government bonds, treasury bills and other government approved or guaranteed bonds; Debentures, including private debt securities and bonds; Warrants; Derivatives for hedging purposes; and Any other form of investments permitted by the Securities Commission (“SC”) which is in line with the objective of the Fund. All investments will be subjected to the SC’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Deed and the objective of the Fund. The main objective of the Fund is to provide a combination of regular income and capital growth over the medium to long term period. The Manager is a company incorporated in Malaysia. The principal activities of the Manager are establishment and management of unit trust funds and private retirement schemes as well as providing fund management services to private clients. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Manager on 20 November 2015. 20 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Financial instruments are as follows: Note 2015 Quoted equities Cash and cash equivalents Dividend receivable Amount due from Manager Amount due from brokers Loans and receivables RM Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss RM Total RM 8 9 160,381,848 160,381,848 35,347,638 35,347,638 102,336 102,336 84,121 84,121 6,780,463 6,780,463 ───────── ───────── ───────── 42,314,558 160,381,848 202,696,406 ═════════ ═════════ ═════════ 8 9 157,301,380 157,301,380 52,259,942 52,259,942 89,337 89,337 2,126,798 2,126,798 671,667 671,667 ───────── ───────── ───────── 55,147,744 157,301,380 212,449,124 ═════════ ═════════ ═════════ Total 2014 Quoted equities Cash and cash equivalents Dividend receivable Amount due from Manager Amount due from brokers Total All current liabilities are financial liabilities which are carried at amortised cost. The Fund is exposed to a variety of risks which include market risk (including price risk, interest rate risk, and currency risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and capital risk. Financial risk management is carried out through internal control processes adopted by the Manager and adherence to the investment restrictions as stipulated by the SC’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. Market risk (a) Price risk Price risk arises mainly from the uncertainty about future prices of investments. It represents the potential loss the Fund might suffer through holding market positions in the face of price movements. The Manager manages the risk of unfavourable changes in prices by continuous monitoring of the performance and risk profile of the investment portfolio. 21 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Market risk (continued) (a) Price risk (continued) The Fund’s overall exposure to price risk was as follows: 2015 RM Quoted investments Quoted equities designated at fair value through profit or loss 2014 RM 160,381,848 157,301,380 ═════════ ═════════ The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Fund’s profit after taxation and net asset value to price risk movements. The analysis is based on the assumptions that the market price increased by 5% and decreased by 5% with all other variables held constant. This represents management’s best estimate of a reasonable possible shift in the quoted securities, having regard to the historical volatility of the prices. % Change in price Market value RM Impact on profit after tax/NAV RM 152,362,756 160,381,848 168,400,940 ═════════ (8,019,092) 8,019,092 ═════════ 149,436,311 157,301,380 165,166,449 ═════════ (7,865,069) 7,865,069 ═════════ 2015 -5% 0% +5% 2014 -5% 0% +5% (b) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk arises from the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of market interest rates on the fair value of financial assets and liabilities and future cash flows. The Fund’s exposure to the interest rate risk is mainly confined to short term deposit placement with a financial institution. The Manager overcomes this exposure by way of maintaining deposits on a short term basis. The Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk associated with deposit with a licensed financial institution is not material as the deposit is held on a short term basis. 22 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Market risk (continued) (c) Currency risk Currency risk is associated with investments denominated in foreign currencies. When the foreign currencies fluctuate in an unfavourable movement against Ringgit Malaysia, the investments will face currency losses in addition to the capital gain/loss. The Manager will evaluate the likely directions of a foreign currency versus Ringgit Malaysia based on considerations of economic fundamentals such as interest rate differentials, balance of payments position, debt levels, and technical chart considerations. The following table sets out the foreign currency risk concentrations and counterparties of the Fund. Quoted equities RM Cash and cash equivalents RM Other assets* RM Australian Dollar Hong Kong Dollar 24,978,197 Indonesian Rupiah 2,026,284 Korean Won 1,204,058 Philippines Peso 2,392,366 Singapore Dollar 8,267,735 Thailand Baht 4,504,017 United States Dollar ───────── 43,372,657 ═════════ 2 1,226,670 157,291 2,998,511 ──────── 4,382,474 ════════ 963,824 13,687 609,584 ──────── 1,587,095 ════════ 2 - 27,168,691 2,026,284 1,217,745 3,001,950 (336,716) 8,088,310 4,504,017 2,998,511 ──────── ───────── (336,716) 49,005,510 ════════ ═════════ 2 1,193,575 560,641 3,390,525 ──────── 5,144,743 ════════ 326,331 345,336 33,355 ──────── 705,022 ════════ 2 (1,180,776) 16,730,193 8,426,924 5,659,451 9,803,079 7,268,772 8,902,315 3,390,525 ──────── ───────── (1,180,776) 60,181,261 ════════ ═════════ 2015 Other payables** RM Total RM 2014 Australian Dollar Hong Kong Dollar 16,391,063 Indonesian Rupiah 8,081,588 Korean Won 5,659,451 Philippines Peso 9,769,724 Singapore Dollar 6,708,131 Thailand Baht 8,902,315 United States Dollar ───────── 55,512,272 ═════════ * Other assets consist of dividend receivable and amount due from brokers. ** Other payables consist of amount due to brokers. 23 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Market risk (continued) (c) Currency risk (continued) The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Fund's profit after tax and net asset value to changes in foreign exchange movements. The analysis is based on the assumption that the foreign exchange rate changes by 5%, with all other variables held constant. This represents management's best estimate of a reasonable possible shift in the foreign exchange rate, having regard to historical volatility of this rate. Any increase/decrease in foreign exchange rate will result in a corresponding decrease/increase in the net assets attributable to unitholders by approximately 5%. Disclosures below are shown in absolute terms, changes and impacts could be positive or negative. Change in price % Impact on profit after tax/NAV RM 2015 Australian Dollar Hong Kong Dollar Indonesian Rupiah Korean Won Philippines Peso Singapore Dollar Thailand Baht United States Dollar 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1,358,435 101,314 60,887 150,097 404,416 225,201 149,926 ───────── 2,450,276 ═════════ 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 836,510 421,346 282,973 490,154 363,439 445,116 169,526 ───────── 3,009,064 ═════════ 2014 Australian Dollar Hong Kong Dollar Indonesian Rupiah Korean Won Philippines Peso Singapore Dollar Thailand Baht United States Dollar 24 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Credit risk Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer or counterparty to make timely payments of interest, principals and proceeds from realisation of investment. The Manager manages the credit risk by undertaking credit evaluation to minimise such risk. The settlement terms of amount due from are governed by the relevant rules and regulations as prescribed by the respective stock exchanges. Credit risk arising from placements on deposits in licensed financial institutions is managed by ensuring that the Fund will only place deposits in reputable licensed financial institutions. The settlement terms of the proceeds from the creation of units receivable from the Manager are governed by the Securities Commission's Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. The following table sets out the credit risk concentrations and counterparties of the Fund: 2015 AAA AA3 Others Cash and cash equivalents RM Other assets* RM Total RM 9,572,645 25,774,993 ───────── 35,347,638 ═════════ 6,966,920 ───────── 6,966,920 ═════════ 9,572,645 25,774,993 6,966,920 ───────── 42,314,558 ═════════ 21,075,871 31,184,071 ───────── 52,259,942 ═════════ 2,887,802 ───────── 2,887,802 ═════════ 21,075,871 31,184,071 2,887,802 ───────── 55,147,744 ═════════ 2015 AAA AA3 Others * Other assets consist of dividend receivables, amount due from Manager and amount due from The financial assets of the Fund are neither past due nor impaired. 25 brokers. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations. The Manager manages this risk by maintaining sufficient level of liquid assets to meet anticipated payment and cancellations of unit by unitholders, liquid assets comprise cash, deposits with licensed financial institutions and other instruments, which are capable of being converted into cash within 7 days. The table below analyses the Fund's financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts in the table below are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Within one month RM 2015 Amount due to Manager - management fee - cancellation of units Amount due to Trustee Amount due to brokers Auditors’ remuneration Tax agent’s fee Other payables and accruals 2014 Amount due to Manager - management fee - cancellation of units Amount due to Trustee Amount due to brokers Auditors’ remuneration Tax agent’s fee Other payables and accruals Between one month to one year RM Total RM 246,737 246,737 607,206 607,206 13,159 13,159 2,333,053 2,333,053 7,500 7,500 6,450 6,450 15,594 7,000 22,594 ───────── ───────── ───────── 3,215,749 20,950 3,236,699 ════════ ════════ ════════ 249,713 249,713 118,551 118,551 13,318 13,318 1,180,776 1,180,776 7,500 7,500 6,450 6,450 6,160 6,160 ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,562,358 20,110 1,582,468 ════════ ════════ ════════ Capital risk The capital of the Fund is represented by equity consisting of unitholders’ capital and retained earnings. The amount of equity can change significantly on a daily basis as the Fund is subject to daily subscriptions and redemptions at the discretion of unitholders. The Fund’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for unitholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain a strong capital base to support the development of the investment activities of the Fund. 26 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 3 FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION Financial instruments comprise financial assets and financial liabilities. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of financial assets traded in active markets (such as trading securities) is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the period end date. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The fair value of financial assets that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. (i) Fair value hierarchy The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value. The different levels have been defined as follows: • Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) • Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2) • Inputs for the asset and liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3) The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability. The determination of what constitutes ‘observable’ requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Fund’s financial assets (by class) measured at fair value: 2015 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - quoted equities Level 1 RM Level 2 RM Level 3 RM Total RM 160,381,848 - 160,381,848 ═════════ ════════ ════════ ════════ 27 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 3 FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION (CONTINUED) (i) Fair value hierarchy (continued) The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Fund’s financial assets (by class) measured at fair value (continued): 2014 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - quoted equities Level 1 RM Level 2 RM Level 3 RM Total RM 157,301,380 - 157,301,380 ═════════ ════════ ════════ ════════ Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and are therefore classified within Level 1, include active listed equities. The Fund does not adjust the quoted prices for these instruments. (ii) 4 The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, dividend receivable, amount due from Manager, amount due from brokers and all current liabilities are a reasonable approximation of the fair values due to their short term nature. MANAGEMENT FEE In accordance with the Deed, the Manager is entitled to a management fee at a rate not exceeding 3.00% per annum on the NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis. For the financial year ended 30 September 2015, the management fee is recognised at a rate of 1.50% (2014: 1.50%) per annum on the NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis. There will be no further liability to the Manager in respect of management fee other than the amount recognised above. 5 TRUSTEE FEE In accordance with the Deed, the Trustee is entitled to an annual fee at a rate not exceeding 0.10% per annum on the NAV of the Fund, exclusive of foreign custodian fees, subject to a minimum fee of RM18,000 per annum. For the financial year ended 30 September 2015, the Trustee fee is recognised at a rate of 0.08% (2014: 0.08%) per annum on the NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis, subject to a minimum fee of RM18,000 per annum, exclusive of foreign custodian fees. There will be no further liability to the Trustee in respect of Trustee fee other than the amount recognised above. 28 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 6 TAXATION Current taxation – local – foreign Under provision in prior financial year 2015 RM 2014 RM 10,118 134,587 ───────── 144,705 ═════════ 13,919 68,582 62,108 ───────── 144,609 ═════════ The numerical reconciliation between net (loss)/profit before taxation multiplied by the Malaysian statutory tax rate and tax expense of the Fund is as follows: 2015 RM Net (loss)/profit before taxation Tax at Malaysian statutory rate of 25% (2014: 25%) Tax effects of: Investment income not subject to tax Expenses not deductible for tax purposes Restriction on tax deductible expenses for Unit Trust Funds Income subject to different tax rate Foreign income subject to foreign tax rate Under provision in prior financial year Tax expense 29 2014 RM (514,142) ───────── 15,719,919 ───────── (128,536) 3,929,980 (1,306,487) 597,010 838,013 10,118 134,587 ───────── 144,705 ═════════ (4,891,329) 409,389 551,960 13,919 68,582 62,108 ───────── 144,609 ═════════ NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 7 DISTRIBUTIONS Distribution to unitholders are from the following sources: Dividend income Interest income Net realised gain on sale of investment Previous year’s realised income 6,807,817 14,272,985 ───────── 21,080,802 (5,580,212) ───────── 15,500,590 ═════════ Gross realised income Less: Expenses Net distribution amount 2014 RM 2015 RM 77,637 16,902,017 ───────── 16,979,654 (4,494,614) ───────── 12,485,040 ═════════ During the financial year 30 September 2015, distributions (sen) were made as follows: 2015 RM 09.12.2014 23.06.2015 0.020 0.025 ───────── 0.045 ═════════ Gross/net (sen) distribution per unit During the financial year 30 September 2014, distributions (sen) were made as follows: 2014 RM 10.12.2013 12.06.2014 0.030 0.030 ───────── 0.060 ═════════ Gross/net (sen) distribution per unit Gross distribution per unit is derived from gross realised income less expenses divided by the number of units in circulation, while net distribution per unit is derived from gross realised income less expenses and taxation divided by the number of units in circulation. Included in distributions for the financial year is an amount of RM14,272,985 (2014: RM16,902,017) made from previous year’s realised income. 30 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 2015 RM Designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception - quoted equities – local - quoted equities – foreign 117,009,191 101,789,108 43,372,657 55,512,272 ───────── ───────── 160,381,848 157,301,380 ═════════ ═════════ Net (loss)/gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - realised gain on sale of investments - unrealised (loss)/gain (a) 2014 RM 13,862,033 7,895,448 (17,367,904) 8,748,143 ───────── ──────── (3,505,871) 16,643,591 ═════════ ════════ Quoted equities – local (i) Quoted equities – local as at 30 September 2015 are as follows: Aggregate cost RM Quantity CONSUMER GOODS Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Guinness Anchor Bhd QL Resources Bhd Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Spritzer Bhd CONSUMER SERVICES Berjaya Auto Bhd FINANCIAL SERVICES Allianz Malaysia Bhd Bursa Malaysia Bhd Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Malayan Banking Bhd Public Bank Bhd Tune Protect Group Bhd Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % 344,800 4,067,965 4,123,808 2.07 110,700 1,439,159 1,496,664 0.75 1,236,900 4,215,566 4,947,600 2.48 637,000 3,705,424 3,019,380 1.51 2,573,000 5,453,298 4,734,320 2.37 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 4,902,400 18,881,412 18,321,772 9.18 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,962,300 3,434,062 3,787,239 1.90 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 863,500 4,680,074 8,980,400 4.50 663,600 5,722,805 5,328,708 2.67 597,100 9,175,691 8,311,632 4.17 914,507 8,340,973 7,819,035 3.92 494,700 9,377,409 8,657,250 4.34 1,973,300 3,874,784 2,545,557 1.28 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 5,506,707 41,171,736 41,642,582 20.88 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 31 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (a) Quoted equities – local (continued) (i) Quoted equities – local as at 30 September 2015 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity HEALTHCARE Pharmaniaga Bhd INDUSTRIALS Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Bhd OIL & GAS CLIQ Energy Bhd Reach Energy Bhd Sona Petroleum Bhd PROPERTIES IGB Corporation Bhd MKH Bhd TELECOMMUNICATIONS Axiata Group Bhd Telekom Malaysia Bhd TECHNOLOGY Inari Amerton Bhd UTILITIES Tenaga Nasional Bhd Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % 565,400 3,491,345 3,675,100 1.84 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 482,500 2,228,022 2,451,100 1.23 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 4,120,000 2,763,530 2,781,000 1.39 11,636,700 7,781,622 7,040,204 3.53 7,866,300 3,356,628 3,421,840 1.72 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 23,623,000 13,901,780 13,243,044 6.64 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 920,800 2,270,785 2,292,792 1.15 1,477,120 4,703,155 3,338,291 1.67 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 2,397,920 6,973,940 5,631,083 2.82 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 815,161 5,698,064 4,687,176 2.35 1,002,177 7,605,060 6,694,542 3.36 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,817,338 13,303,124 11,381,718 5.71 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 436,800 1,346,177 1,476,384 0.74 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 249,900 2,817,041 2,998,800 1.50 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 32 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (a) Quoted equities – local (continued) (i) Quoted equities – local as at 30 September 2015 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity REITS Capitaland Malaysia Mall Trust IGB Bhd Sunway Bhd Total quoted equities – local Accumulated unrealised loss on quoted equities – local Percentage of NAV % 2,944,500 3,886,740 4,063,410 2.04 4,659,300 6,025,393 5,917,311 2.97 1,571,200 2,253,779 2,419,648 1.21 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 9,175,000 12,165,912 12,400,369 6.22 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 51,119,265 ═════════ 119,714,551 117,009,191 ═════════ 58.66 ═════════ (2,705,360) ───────── 117,009,191 ═════════ Total quoted equities – local (ii) Fair value RM Quoted equities – local as at 30 September 2014 are as follows: Aggregate cost RM Quantity OIL & GAS Dialog Group Bhd Icon Offshore Bhd Reach Energy Bhd Sapura-Kencana Petroleum Bhd TECHNOLOGY Globetronics Technology Bhd BASIC MATERIALS Pantech Group Holding Bhd CONSUMER SERVICES Berjaya Auto Bhd Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % 2,213,970 3,587,910 3,785,889 1.80 403,000 745,550 616,590 0.29 8,704,000 6,039,544 5,614,080 2.66 1,267,900 5,263,748 5,223,748 2.48 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 12,588,870 15,636,752 15,240,307 7.23 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 490,800 1,593,844 2,292,036 1.09 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,280,200 1,232,833 1,369,814 0.65 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 2,799,100 6,824,829 9,572,922 4.54 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 33 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (a) Quoted equities – local (continued) (ii) Quoted equities – local as at 30 September 2014 are as follows: Aggregate cost RM Quantity INDUSTRIALS Bumi Armada Bhd Westports Holdings Bhd CONSUMER GOODS IJM Plantation Bhd QL Resources Bhd Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Spritzer Bhd UTILITIES Tenaga Nasional Bhd FINANCIAL SERVICES Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd Allianz Malaysia Bhd Eastern & Oriental Bhd Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd IJM Land Bhd MKH Bhd REITS Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust Total quoted equities – local Accumulated unrealised gain on quoted equities – local Total quoted equities – local Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % 1,512,900 2,211,360 2,844,252 1.35 2,067,600 5,793,839 6,306,180 2.99 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 3,580,500 8,005,199 9,150,432 4.34 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 744,100 2,450,964 2,574,586 1.22 1,000,000 3,400,000 3,410,000 1.62 637,000 3,705,424 3,637,270 1.72 2,322,800 4,938,913 4,924,336 2.34 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 4,703,900 14,495,301 14,546,192 6.90 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 799,800 9,177,897 9,869,532 4.68 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 199,200 2,857,621 3,095,568 1.47 863,500 4,680,074 10,275,650 4.87 1,292,200 2,760,408 3,708,614 1.76 358,500 5,292,688 6,309,600 2.99 2,599,900 8,557,808 8,579,670 4.07 1,477,120 4,703,155 5,406,259 2.56 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 6,790,420 28,851,754 37,375,361 17.72 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,571,200 2,253,779 2,372,512 1.12 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 34,604,790 ═════════ 88,072,188 13,716,920 ───────── 101,789,108 ═════════ 34 101,789,108 ═════════ 48.27 ═════════ NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (i) Quoted equities – foreign as at 30 September 2015 are as follows: Quantity Aggregate cost RM Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % 33,000 491,678 500,431 0.25 CHINA FINANCIALS China Life Insurance Company Ltd PICC Property & Casualty Company Ltd 58,000 504,232 493,860 0.25 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 91,000 995,910 994,291 0.50 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── HONG KONG CONSUMER GOODS China Mengniu Dairy Company Ltd CONSUMER SERVICES Asiaray Media Group Ltd FINANCIALS AIA Group Ltd Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd HEALTHCARE Harmonicare Medical Holdings Phoenix Healthcare Group INDUSTRIALS China Everbright International Ltd TECHNOLOGY Tencent Holdings Ltd 97,000 1,606,524 1,492,959 0.75 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 315,500 869,266 590,228 0.30 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 257,200 5,530,534 5,832,267 2.92 267,600 2,217,396 2,154,175 1.08 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 524,800 7,747,930 7,986,442 4.00 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 917,000 3,077,157 2,952,733 1.48 524,000 3,524,367 3,713,195 1.86 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,441,000 6,601,524 6,665,928 3.34 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 689,000 4,170,286 4,218,416 2.12 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 41,400 2,352,293 3,029,933 1.52 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 35 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (continued) (i) Quoted equities – foreign as at 30 September 2015 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % INDONESIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telekomunikasi TBK PT 2,561,000 2,014,793 2,026,284 1.02 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── PHILIPPINES UTILITIES Metro Pacific Investment Corporation FINANCIALS Megaworld Corporation 670,800 246,621 313,347 0.16 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 5,107,000 2,336,375 2,079,019 1.04 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Singapore Telecommunications CONSUMER GOODS Bumitama Agri Ltd First Resources Ltd FINANCIALS DBS Group Holdings Ltd REITS Capitaland Retail China Trust 259,600 2,980,147 2,876,600 1.44 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,013,000 2,762,138 2,501,381 1.26 67,200 329,196 340,168 0.17 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,080,200 3,091,334 2,841,549 1.43 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 27,300 1,484,494 1,365,922 0.68 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 281,974 972,031 1,183,664 0.59 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── KOREA CONSUMER GOODS Coway Company Ltd 3,892 1,174,299 1,204,058 0.60 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 36 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (continued) (i) Quoted equities – foreign as at 30 September 2015 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % THAILAND INDUSTRIALS Airports of Thailand PCL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Advanced Info Service PCL Total quoted equities – foreign Accumulated unrealised gain on quoted equities – foreign Total quoted equities – foreign 73,200 1,671,133 2,482,702 1.25 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 74,100 2,003,530 2,021,315 1.01 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 13,338,766 ═════════ 42,318,490 1,054,167 ───────── 43,372,657 ═════════ 37 43,372,657 ═════════ 21.75 ═════════ NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (continued) (ii) Quoted equities –foreign as at 30 September 2014 are as follows: Aggregate cost RM Quantity Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % INDONESIA INDUSTRIALS Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telekomunikasi TBK PT FINANCIALS SERVICES Ciputra Development TBK 399,300 2,547,012 2,313,862 1.10 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 4,650,200 3,108,684 3,645,029 1.73 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 7,894,000 2,508,354 2,122,697 1.01 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── PHILIPPINES UTILITIES Metro Pacific Investment Corporation FINANCIALS GT Capital Holdings Incorporation Security Bank Corporation Vista Land & Lifescapes Incorporation 5,456,500 2,023,510 1,933,205 0.92 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 30,170 288,690 1,799,409 2,774,538 2,318,160 3,051,598 1.10 1.45 5,520,000 2,100,525 2,466,761 1.17 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 5,838,860 6,674,472 7,836,519 3.72 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── SINGAPORE OIL & GAS Ezion Holding Bhd CONSUMER GOODS Bumitama Agri Ltd REITS Capitaretail China Trusts 592,800 2,773,386 2,736,378 1.30 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,013,000 2,762,138 2,865,534 1.36 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 273,992 992,482 1,106,219 0.52 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 38 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (continued) (ii) Quoted equities – foreign as at 30 September 2014 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % KOREA INDUSTRIALS CJ Korea Express Corporation HEALTH CARE Naturalendo Tech Co Ltd CONSUMER SERVICES BGF Retail Co Ltd THAILAND INDUSTRIALS Airport of Thailand - NVDR CONSUMER SERVICES CP All PCL - NVDR TELECOMMUNICATIONS Total Access Communication PLC - NVDR 2,791 1,441,576 1,452,312 0.69 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 18,047 2,774,744 2,545,342 1.21 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 8,464 1,680,192 1,661,797 0.79 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 181,200 4,135,746 4,378,317 2.07 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 457,000 2,126,728 2,067,571 0.98 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 231,400 2,511,188 2,456,427 1.16 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── CHINA OIL & GAS China Longyuan Power Group 702,000 2,573,374 2,247,658 1.06 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── CAYMAN ISLANDS CONSUMER SERVICES China Modern Dairy Holdings 1,610,000 2,548,702 2,441,430 1.16 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 39 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 8 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED) (b) Quoted equities – foreign (continued) (ii) Quoted equities – foreign as at 30 September 2014 are as follows (continued): Aggregate cost RM Quantity Fair value RM Percentage of NAV % HONG KONG TECHNOLOGY Tencent Holding Ltd HEALTH CARE Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holding FINANCIALS AIA Group Ltd Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Total quoted equities – foreign Accumulated unrealised gain on quoted equities – foreign Total quoted equities – foreign 42,000 2,078,908 2,041,966 0.97 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 1,170,000 2,170,066 2,881,233 1.37 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 217,000 3,424,041 3,680,181 1.74 43,900 2,657,178 3,098,595 1.47 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 260,900 6,081,219 6,778,776 3.21 ───────── ───────── ───────── ───────── 30,802,454 ═════════ 53,512,481 1,999,791 ───────── 55,512,272 ═════════ 40 55,512,272 ═════════ 26.33 ═════════ NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 9 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and bank balances Deposits with licensed financial institutions 2015 RM 2014 RM 4,568,110 30,779,528 ───────── 35,347,638 ═════════ 5,382,980 46,876,962 ───────── 52,259,942 ═════════ Weighted average effective interest rates per annum and weighted average maturity of deposits with licensed financial institution are as follows: 2015 % Deposits with licensed financial institutions 2014 % 3.45 3.35 ═════════ ═════════ Deposits with licensed financial institutions have an average maturity of 2 days (2014: 1 day). 10 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION 2015 No. of units 2014 No. of units 327,091,000 190,669,000 Creation of units arising from applications during the financial year 91,990,849 155,491,000 Creation of units arising from distribution during the financial year 24,884,192 19,679,611 At the beginning of the financial year Cancellation of units during the financial year (108,256,041) (38,748,611) ─────────── ─────────── 335,710,000 327,091,000 ═══════════ ═══════════ At the end of the financial year 41 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 11 TRANSACTIONS WITH BROKERS AND DEALERS (i) Details of transactions with the top 10 dealers for the financial year ended 30 September 2015 are as follows: Value of trade RM Percentage of total trade % Brokerage fees RM Percentage of total brokerage % Name of brokers/dealer Affin Group* 323,249,384 28.61 291,357 19.33 Public Bank Bhd 239,490,259 21.20 KAF Group* 60,680,908 5.37 51,702 3.43 CLSA Ggroup* 45,534,187 4.03 123,288 8.18 Maybank Investment Bank Bhd 37,495,427 3.32 117,328 7.78 UOB Group* 36,553,079 3.24 91,383 6.06 CCB International Securities Ltd 35,895,209 3.18 96,258 6.39 CIMB Group* 34,814,595 3.08 83,408 5.53 Daiwa Securities Group Incorporation 31,207,844 2.76 78,019 5.18 Credit Suisse Malaysia Sdn Bhd 27,741,389 2.46 69,353 4.60 Others 257,158,860 22.75 505,301 33.52 ──────────────────────────────────────────── 1,129,821,141 100.00 1,507,397 100.00 ════════════════════════════════════════════ (ii) Details of transactions with the top 10 dealers for the financial year ended 30 September 2014 are as follows: Name of brokers/dealer Value of trade RM Percentage of total trade % Brokerage fees RM Percentage of total brokerage % Affin Group* 1,579,180,547 44.60 164,140 14.22 Public Bank Bhd 908,304,122 25.65 RHB Group* 559,512,448 15.80 62,638 5.43 Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd 167,811,823 4.74 29,917 2.59 CIMB Group* 41,047,533 1.16 121,765 10.55 UOB Kay Hian Group* 36,096,969 1.02 90,243 7.82 Maybank Investment Bank Bhd 30,739,446 0.87 118,112 10.23 Credit Suisse M Sdn Bhd 28,900,901 0.82 72,252 6.26 CLSA Group* 19,129,691 0.54 51,994 4.50 Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd 15,409,589 0.44 30,597 2.65 Others 154,878,127 4.36 412,712 35.75 ──────────────────────────────────────────── 3,541,011,196 100.00 1,154,370 100.00 ════════════════════════════════════════════ Note: * Group wide 42 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 11 TRANSACTIONS WITH BROKERS AND DEALERS (CONTINUED) Included in transactions with brokers and dealers are trades with Affin Group, companies related to the Manager amounting to RM323,249,384 (2014: RM1,579,180,547).The Manager is of the opinion that all transactions with the related companies have been entered into at agreed terms between the related parties. 12 UNITS HELD BY THE MANAGER AND PARTIES RELATED TO THE MANAGER The related parties of and their relationship with the Fund are as follows: Related parties Relationships Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad The Manager Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad Holding company of the Manager Affin Holdings Berhad (“AHB”) Ultimate holding company of the Manager Subsidiaries and associates of AHB as disclosed in its financial statements Subsidiary and associated companies of the ultimate holding company of the Manager Director of Affin Hwang Asset Management Director of the Manager Non-Executive Chairman of AHB Non-Executive Chairman of the ultimate holding company of the Manager The Manager: Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad 2015 RM No. of units No. of units 2014 RM 543,306 322,778 106,738 68,814 ════════ ════════ ════════ ════════ 43 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 13 MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO (“MER”) MER 2015 % 2014 % 1.67 ═════════ 1.63 ═════════ MER is derived from the following calculation: MER = (A + B + C + D + E) x 100 ─────────────────── F A B C D E F = = = = = = Management fee Trustee fees Auditors’ remuneration Tax agent’s fee Other expenses, excluding goods and service tax on transaction costs Average NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis The average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis is RM222,600,998 (2014: RM146,162,459). 14 PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATIO (“PTR”) PTR (times) 2015 2014 1.38 ═════════ 1.44 ═════════ PTR is derived from the following calculation: (Total acquisition for the financial year + total disposal for the financial year) ÷ 2 Average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis where: total acquisition for the financial year = RM317,838,371 (2014: RM237,332,613) total disposal for the financial year = RM296,704,573 (2014: RM184,457,479) 44 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 (CONTINUED) 15 SEGMENT INFORMATION The strategic asset allocation committee of the Investment Manager makes the strategic resource allocations on behalf of the Fund. The Fund has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Manager that are used to make strategic decisions. The committee is responsible for the Fund’s entire portfolio and considers the business to have a single operating segment. The committee’s asset allocation decisions are based on a single, integrated investment strategy and the Fund’s performance is evaluated on an overall basis. The reportable operating segment derives its income by seeking investments to achieve targeted returns consummate with an acceptable level of risk within the portfolio. These returns consist of interest, dividends and gains on the appreciation in the value of investments and are derived from quoted equities in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. There were no changes in the reportable segment during the financial year. The internal reporting provided to the committee for the Fund’s assets, liabilities and performance is prepared on a consistent basis with the measurement and recognition principles of MFRS. 45 AFFIN HWANG SELECT DIVIDEND FUND STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER We, Maimoonah Binti Mohamed Hussain and Teng Chee Wai, as the Directors of Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad, do hereby state that in our opinion as the Manager, the financial statements set out on pages 10 to 45 are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Deed and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as at 30 September 2015 and of its financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows for the financial year ended 30 September 2015 in accordance with the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. For and on behalf of the Manager, AFFIN HWANG ASSET MANAGEMENT BERHAD MAIMOONAH BINTI MOHAMED HUSSAIN DIRECTOR TENG CHEE WAI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kuala Lumpur 20 November 2015 46 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OF AFFIN HWANG SELECT DIVIDEND FUND REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS We have audited the financial statements of Affin Hwang Select Dividend Fund on pages 10 to 45, which comprise the statement of financial position as at 30 September 2015 of the Fund, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows of the Fund for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on Note 1 to 15. Manager’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Manager of the Fund is responsible for the preparation of financial statements so as to give a true and fair view in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The Manager is also responsible for such internal control as the Manager determines are necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Fund’s preparation of the financial statements to give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Manager’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Manager, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 47 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OF AFFIN HWANG SELECT DIVIDEND FUND (CONTINUED) REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as of 30 September 2015 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. OTHER MATTERS This report is made solely to the unitholders of the Fund and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of this report. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (No. AF: 1146) Chartered Accountants Kuala Lumpur 20 November 2015 48 DIRECTORY OF SALES OFFICE HEAD OFFICE Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad th Suite 11-01, 11 Floor Menara Keck Seng 203, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03 – 2116 6000 Fax : 03 – 2116 6100 Toll free no : 1-800-88-7080 Email:customercare@affinhwangam.com SELANGOR Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad A-7-G Jaya One No. 72A, Jalan Universiti 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel: 03-7620 1290 Fax: 03-7620 1298 PENANG Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad No. 10-C-24 Precinct 10 Jalan Tanjung Tokong 10470 Penang Tel : 04 – 899 8022 Fax : 04 – 899 1916 PERAK Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad 13A Persiaran Greentown 7 Greentown Business Centre 30450 Ipoh Perak Tel : 05 – 241 0668 Fax : 05 – 255 9696 MELAKA Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad Ground Floor, No. 584, Jalan Merdeka Taman Melaka Raya 75000 Melaka Tel : 06 – 281 2890 / 3269 Fax : 06 – 281 2937 JOHOR Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad st 1 Floor, Lot 93 Jalan Molek 1/29, Taman Molek 81100 Johor Bahru Johor Tel : 07 – 351 5977 Fax : 07 – 351 5377 SABAH Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad nd Lot No. B-2-09, 2 Floor Block B, Warisan Square Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens 88000 Kota Kinabalu Sabah Tel : 088 – 252 881 Fax : 088 – 288 803 49 DIRECTORY OF SALES OFFICE (Continued) SARAWAK Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad Ground Floor, No. 69 Block 10, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho 93200 Kuching Sarawak Tel : 082 – 233 320 Fax : 082 – 233 663 Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad st 1 Floor, Lot 1291 Jalan Melayu, MCLD 98000 Miri Sarawak Tel : 085 – 418 403 Fax : 085 – 418 372 50 www.affinhwangam.com Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad (429786-T) Suite 11-01, 11th Floor, Menara Keck Seng, 203 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia