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利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
利安資金投資基金II - 利安資金日本增長基金
年度財務報告 (中文簡譯本)
2015年12月31日
利安資金管理公司
Lion Global Investors Limited wwwlionglobalinvestorscom
先鋒證券投資顧問股份有限公司
Ezfunds Securities Investment Consulting Enterprise Limited wwwezfundscomtw
警語本基金財務報告(簡譯本)僅投資人參考不代表對行情之預測或研判投資人應自負風險本基金經主管
機關核准惟不表示本基金絕無風險本公司以往之經理績效不保證各基金之最終投資收益本公司除盡善良管
理人之注意義務外不負責各基金之盈虧亦不保證最低收益投資人申購前應詳閱各基金公開說明書
先鋒證券投資顧問股份有限公司 (102)金管投顧新字第零肆零號台北市忠孝西路一段66號33樓 (02)7711-5599
本基金財務報告內容如與英文版財務報告有任何歧異以英文版財務報告為主
本基金財務報告簡譯本僅供投資人參考用
利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
總投資報酬表
2015年1月1日至2015年12月31日 2015 2014
附註 S$ S$ 收入 股利 利息 其他收益
1177935
- -
1073556
14 -
1177935 1073570 減 費用 審計費 20018 19413 託管費 13 7049 6472 管理費 1179583 1126431 專業費 19376 29285 登錄費 29904 29789 受託公司費 35019 33441 交易費用 235924 190855 評價行政費 27803 26635 其他費用 80124 58848 1634800 1521169 (支出) (456865) (447599) 淨投資收益或損失 已實現淨投資收益 (損失) 11867565 3089394
已實現現貨合約收益 (損失) (30367) (48546)
已實現远期合約收益 (損失) (1297581) 491320
兌換收益 (損失) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496 稅前總投資利润(虧損) 10220503 2994897 減 所得稅 3 (176859) (157653) 分配前稅後總投資利润(虧損)
減 分配 - - 期間總利润(虧損) 10043644 2837244
警語本基金財務報告(簡譯本)僅投資人參考不代表對行情之預測或研判投資人應自負風險本基金經主管
機關核准惟不表示本基金絕無風險本公司以往之經理績效不保證各基金之最終投資收益本公司除盡善良管
理人之注意義務外不負責各基金之盈虧亦不保證最低收益投資人申購前應詳閱各基金公開說明書
先鋒證券投資顧問股份有限公司 (102)金管投顧新字第零肆零號台北市忠孝西路一段66號33樓 (02)7711-5599
本基金財務報告內容如與英文版財務報告有任何歧異以英文版財務報告為主
本基金財務報告簡譯本僅供投資人參考用
利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
資產負債表 2015年12月31日
2015 2014
附註 S$ S$ 資產 投資組合 76830899 65865119
應收帳款 5 519725 332600 經紀人應付帳款 6 234631 - 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 12947 24400 現金及銀行存款 9 2501077 3805134 總資產 80099279 70027253 負債 應付款項 10 375565 547008 經紀人應收款 6 481925 639746 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 339342 1266 總負債 1196832 1188020
权益 基金單位持有人資產淨值 11 78902447 68839233
警語本基金財務報告(簡譯本)僅投資人參考不代表對行情之預測或研判投資人應自負風險本基金經主管
機關核准惟不表示本基金絕無風險本公司以往之經理績效不保證各基金之最終投資收益本公司除盡善良管
理人之注意義務外不負責各基金之盈虧亦不保證最低收益投資人申購前應詳閱各基金公開說明書
先鋒證券投資顧問股份有限公司 (102)金管投顧新字第零肆零號台北市忠孝西路一段66號33樓 (02)7711-5599
本基金財務報告內容如與英文版財務報告有任何歧異以英文版財務報告為主
本基金財務報告簡譯本僅供投資人參考用
ANNUAL REPORT
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
T +65 6417 6800F +65 6417 6806Co Reg No198601745D
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscomor email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DIRECTORY
ManagerLion Global Investors Limited65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC CentreSingapore 049513
Directors of Lion Global Investors LimitedMr Ching Wei Hong (Chairman) Mr Norman Ip Ka Cheung (Deputy Chairman) Mr Gerard Lee How Cheng (CEO) Mr Cheong Jin Keat Mr Yoon Mun Thim Mr Tan Siew Peng Mr George Lee Lap Wah
TrusteeCiticorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
CustodianCitibank NA Singapore Branch8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
RegistrarHSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited21 Collyer Quay13-02 HSBC BuildingSingapore 049320
Independent AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP8 Cross Street 17-00PWC BuildingSingapore 048424
1
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
總投資報酬表
2015年1月1日至2015年12月31日 2015 2014
附註 S$ S$ 收入 股利 利息 其他收益
1177935
- -
1073556
14 -
1177935 1073570 減 費用 審計費 20018 19413 託管費 13 7049 6472 管理費 1179583 1126431 專業費 19376 29285 登錄費 29904 29789 受託公司費 35019 33441 交易費用 235924 190855 評價行政費 27803 26635 其他費用 80124 58848 1634800 1521169 (支出) (456865) (447599) 淨投資收益或損失 已實現淨投資收益 (損失) 11867565 3089394
已實現現貨合約收益 (損失) (30367) (48546)
已實現远期合約收益 (損失) (1297581) 491320
兌換收益 (損失) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496 稅前總投資利润(虧損) 10220503 2994897 減 所得稅 3 (176859) (157653) 分配前稅後總投資利润(虧損)
減 分配 - - 期間總利润(虧損) 10043644 2837244
警語本基金財務報告(簡譯本)僅投資人參考不代表對行情之預測或研判投資人應自負風險本基金經主管
機關核准惟不表示本基金絕無風險本公司以往之經理績效不保證各基金之最終投資收益本公司除盡善良管
理人之注意義務外不負責各基金之盈虧亦不保證最低收益投資人申購前應詳閱各基金公開說明書
先鋒證券投資顧問股份有限公司 (102)金管投顧新字第零肆零號台北市忠孝西路一段66號33樓 (02)7711-5599
本基金財務報告內容如與英文版財務報告有任何歧異以英文版財務報告為主
本基金財務報告簡譯本僅供投資人參考用
利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
資產負債表 2015年12月31日
2015 2014
附註 S$ S$ 資產 投資組合 76830899 65865119
應收帳款 5 519725 332600 經紀人應付帳款 6 234631 - 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 12947 24400 現金及銀行存款 9 2501077 3805134 總資產 80099279 70027253 負債 應付款項 10 375565 547008 經紀人應收款 6 481925 639746 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 339342 1266 總負債 1196832 1188020
权益 基金單位持有人資產淨值 11 78902447 68839233
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ANNUAL REPORT
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DIRECTORY
ManagerLion Global Investors Limited65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC CentreSingapore 049513
Directors of Lion Global Investors LimitedMr Ching Wei Hong (Chairman) Mr Norman Ip Ka Cheung (Deputy Chairman) Mr Gerard Lee How Cheng (CEO) Mr Cheong Jin Keat Mr Yoon Mun Thim Mr Tan Siew Peng Mr George Lee Lap Wah
TrusteeCiticorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
CustodianCitibank NA Singapore Branch8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
RegistrarHSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited21 Collyer Quay13-02 HSBC BuildingSingapore 049320
Independent AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP8 Cross Street 17-00PWC BuildingSingapore 048424
1
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
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This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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利安資金日本增長基金財務報告
資產負債表 2015年12月31日
2015 2014
附註 S$ S$ 資產 投資組合 76830899 65865119
應收帳款 5 519725 332600 經紀人應付帳款 6 234631 - 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 12947 24400 現金及銀行存款 9 2501077 3805134 總資產 80099279 70027253 負債 應付款項 10 375565 547008 經紀人應收款 6 481925 639746 衍生性金融商品公平價值 7 339342 1266 總負債 1196832 1188020
权益 基金單位持有人資產淨值 11 78902447 68839233
警語本基金財務報告(簡譯本)僅投資人參考不代表對行情之預測或研判投資人應自負風險本基金經主管
機關核准惟不表示本基金絕無風險本公司以往之經理績效不保證各基金之最終投資收益本公司除盡善良管
理人之注意義務外不負責各基金之盈虧亦不保證最低收益投資人申購前應詳閱各基金公開說明書
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本基金財務報告內容如與英文版財務報告有任何歧異以英文版財務報告為主
本基金財務報告簡譯本僅供投資人參考用
ANNUAL REPORT
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
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the
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Gro
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
T +65 6417 6800F +65 6417 6806Co Reg No198601745D
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscomor email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DIRECTORY
ManagerLion Global Investors Limited65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC CentreSingapore 049513
Directors of Lion Global Investors LimitedMr Ching Wei Hong (Chairman) Mr Norman Ip Ka Cheung (Deputy Chairman) Mr Gerard Lee How Cheng (CEO) Mr Cheong Jin Keat Mr Yoon Mun Thim Mr Tan Siew Peng Mr George Lee Lap Wah
TrusteeCiticorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
CustodianCitibank NA Singapore Branch8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
RegistrarHSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited21 Collyer Quay13-02 HSBC BuildingSingapore 049320
Independent AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP8 Cross Street 17-00PWC BuildingSingapore 048424
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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ANNUAL REPORT
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
T +65 6417 6800F +65 6417 6806Co Reg No198601745D
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscomor email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DIRECTORY
ManagerLion Global Investors Limited65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC CentreSingapore 049513
Directors of Lion Global Investors LimitedMr Ching Wei Hong (Chairman) Mr Norman Ip Ka Cheung (Deputy Chairman) Mr Gerard Lee How Cheng (CEO) Mr Cheong Jin Keat Mr Yoon Mun Thim Mr Tan Siew Peng Mr George Lee Lap Wah
TrusteeCiticorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
CustodianCitibank NA Singapore Branch8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
RegistrarHSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited21 Collyer Quay13-02 HSBC BuildingSingapore 049320
Independent AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP8 Cross Street 17-00PWC BuildingSingapore 048424
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DIRECTORY
ManagerLion Global Investors Limited65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC CentreSingapore 049513
Directors of Lion Global Investors LimitedMr Ching Wei Hong (Chairman) Mr Norman Ip Ka Cheung (Deputy Chairman) Mr Gerard Lee How Cheng (CEO) Mr Cheong Jin Keat Mr Yoon Mun Thim Mr Tan Siew Peng Mr George Lee Lap Wah
TrusteeCiticorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
CustodianCitibank NA Singapore Branch8 Marina View 21-00Asia Square Tower 1Singapore 018960
RegistrarHSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited21 Collyer Quay13-02 HSBC BuildingSingapore 049320
Independent AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP8 Cross Street 17-00PWC BuildingSingapore 048424
1
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
CONTENTS
PAGE
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 2LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 5
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 8LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 11
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 14
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 15
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUNDS OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II 16
STATEMENTS OF TOTAL RETURNLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 18LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 19
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 20LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 21
STATEMENTS OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 22LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 23
STATEMENTS OF PORTFOLIOLIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND 24LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 35
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
2
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - SGD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 95 916 months 20 271 year 171 1963 years 173 1605 years 75 6010 years -06 -20Since Inception(3 December 1999)
-04 -27
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time Period
Fund Returns ()LionGlobal
Japan Growth Fund - USD Class
Benchmark Returns ()
3 months 101 936 months -29 -261 year 93 1173 years 117 1045 years 55 3810 years 10 -04Since Inception(25 June 2004)
38 18
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd BenchmarkNikkei 225 Inception ndash 30 June 2002Tokyo Stock Price Index From 1 July 2002TOPIX Total Return Index From 1 March 2014 Returns of more than 1 year are annualised
3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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3
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the year ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 171 underperforming the benchmark TOPIX Total Return Index which returned 196 in SGD terms
In the first half of year 2015 the Japanese stock market rallied strongly buoyed by domestic funds raising exposure to equities as well as Bank of Japan buying from its quantitative easing program while foreign investors were attracted by the changing attitudes of Japanese management towards greater corporate governance and shareholder returns Global liquidity remained abundant with the European Central Bank (ECB) launching its own quantitative easing as well as monetary loosening in China From June 2015 the market was spooked by the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble together with a sharp decline in oil and commodity prices The one-off devaluation of the Chinese Yuan triggered a major global sell-off of emerging market currencies and a strengthening of the Japanese Yen The market rebounded strongly from October 2015 after China introduced more measures to boost its economy and the ECB signaled further quantitative easing measures impending However the ECBrsquos measures fell short of expectation while the US hiked interest rates as expected in December 2015 More importantly China introduced a new currency basket index to benchmark its currency against renewing fears of Yuan depreciation Japanrsquos economy remained sluggish throughout the year 2015 as seen in industrial production and corporate sentiment data The only bright spark came from inbound tourist spending where inbound visitors grew 47 and reached a record high 197 million in 2015
The Fundrsquos stock selection in medical technology stocks like Asahi Intecc and Sysmex smartphone plays like Murata Manufacturing and Alps Electric and other stocks like Pigeon Fuji Heavy Industries and Koito Industries contributed to performance The Fundrsquos underweight in top-performing sectors such as pharmaceuticals food telecoms and railways subtracted from performance
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
4
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The global stock market ended the previous year 2015 in an uncertain environment where the US Federal Reserve started normalizing its monetary policy while the Chinese authorities began adjusting its foreign exchange policy amidst a weak economy signaling an inclination for a weaker currency At the same time oil price continued its downward spiral giving more evidence of a slowing global economy All these make for a difficult macro backdrop for stocks in 2016 We expect the US economy to remain robust despite likely further rate hikes and China to show further signs of recovery from the fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts
After holding off for the whole year of 2015 in January 2016 the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally introduced a new measure of negative interest rates in addition to its quantitative and qualitative easing With this unprecedented move in Japan the outcome is difficult to predict However we believe the BOJ may be trying to place a floor to the recent yen strength and more measures may be forthcoming On the fiscal side we expect the government to focus on strengthening the economy and in turn support the stock market as we approach the Upper House elections in mid-2016 Finally we expect Japanese corporate management to continue strengthening their shareholder holder returns with higher dividend payouts and share buybacks likely to be forthcoming in the new fiscal year 2016 All in all the Japanese market remains an attractive proposition for investors
Our investment strategy is focused on bottom-up stock selection based on business fundamentals and long term earnings potential of companies We typically prefer globally-competitive companies that can ride on structural growth trends and companies that can grow through value-added products and services We like structural growth themes like factory automation where wage inflation and productivity needs drive demand for automation and auto-related industries where progress in advanced driver assistance systems is generating demand for more electronics and components In consumer-related areas we like consumer brands with quality and value-added products that can benefit from rising consumerism in emerging markets On the domestic front we expect demand from inbound tourism to be on a structural uptrend benefiting tourism-related industries
As of 16 February 2016
5
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDFor the year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in SGD terms on a single pricing basis with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash SGD Accumulation Class
3 months 086 months 41Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
38
Cumulative returns for the Fund are calculated up to 31 December 2015 in USD terms based on single pricing with dividends reinvested net of all charges payable upon reinvestment
Time PeriodFund Returns ()
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund ndash RMB Accumulation Class
3 months 316 months 35Since Inception-Cumulative(9 June 2015)
36
Source MorningstarLion Global Investors Ltd
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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the
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BC
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up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
6
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REVIEW
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund returned 41 in SGD terms
During the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 the Fund benefitted from both fundamental factors and technical factors Chinarsquos economic growth continued to slow down as the transformation to consumption and services sector was not sufficient to offset the slowdown in industrial sectors
Producer Price Index (PPI) stayed in deflation for over 3 years driven by over-capacity in industrial sectors which continued to see weak domestic demand as fixed asset investments growth continued to slow down the biggest culprit being real estate investments To support infrastructure investments and to keep interest rates low to support reforms and lower average borrowing cost for enterprises Peoplersquos Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates in August 2015 and October 2015 and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) in October 2015 The weak economic fundamental as well as monetary easing supported bonds In addition the A-share equity rout which started in June 2015 turned domestic investorsrsquo sentiments towards equity and caused asset allocation to shift towards bonds Yields of government bonds declined while credit spreads of credit bonds also tightened
7
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
In 2016 Chinarsquos economy will continue to undergo structural deceleration The excess property inventory needs to go through destocking before property developers will restart residential housing construction The over-investment in the last decade left much excess capacity in the commodities sector which continued to experience falling prices and eroding margins leading to worsening credit quality among producing enterprises While we continue to see robust growth in retail sales and increasing contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from consumption and services sector these will not be sufficient to offset the slowdown in investment and manufacturing activity External demand weakness will likely continue for some time given the slowdown in Europe and Japan as well as the strong USD posing downside risk to US growth The economic weakness will put RMB on depreciation pressures The capital account liberalization might slow in periods of heightened depreciation and capital outflow pressures
China will try to arrest growth slowdown with a combination of fiscal easing tax incentives as well as monetary easing It is likely to boost investment growth most directly by pushing for more infrastructure projects and directing more long term funding towards such projects China will also continue to press ahead on painful economic reforms In particular there is increasing focus on ldquosupply-side reformsrdquo comprising reducing over-capacity destocking deleveraging and reducing cost This includes clearing excess property inventory in tier 3 and 4 cities hukou (household registration) reforms to encourage rural workers to migrate to cities as part of the overall plan for urbanization as well as shutting down excess steel mills coal mines and other industrial producers and diverting employees to other sectors The serious task of tackling overcapacity will be positive for improving the quality and sustainability of economic growth in the long run but may lead to further weakness in industrial activity in the process while the employment layoff from cutting overcapacity will also pose downside pressure to consumption Local government debt reforms will be accelerated through a bigger scale debt-swap programme next two years after a successful launch in 2015
The weak macro environment calls for continued accommodative monetary policy to support growth as well as various reforms The high average borrowing cost for enterprises also calls for lower interest rates and a more developed bond market to allow enterprises to conduct direct financing Interest rates have entered historically low levels in China with the start of 2016 but they remain higher than levels in most other major economies We expect the bond market to become more volatile in 2016 after the aggressive easing environment in 2015 but bonds as an asset class are likely to continue to benefit from the weak fundamentals and accommodative monetary policy We also expect to see more bond defaults in the China onshore market so our credit exposure is still focused on high quality credits
As of 17 February 2016
8
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
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Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
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This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
a) By Asset ClassEquities 76830899 974 Financial Derivatives at fair value (326395) (04)Cash and cash equivalents 2397943 30 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt Securities
Not applicable
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts (326395) (04) (326395) (04)
Total net realised and unrealised losses from financial derivatives at the end of the period were $1001553 and $326395 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
9
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Fuji Heavy Industries Limited 2424710 31 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 1917903 24 Mazda Motor Corporation 1833571 23 Kao Corporation 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1674454 21 Nidec Corporation 1479861 19 Bank of Yokohama Limited 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 1457060 18 Daikin Industries Limited 1396105 18
As at 31 December 2014
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholders$
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Inc 2011910 29 Mazda Motor Corporation 1834541 27 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1773940 26 Omron Corporation 1662467 24 Denso Corporation 1636632 24 Pigeon Corporation 1630792 24 Orix Corporation 1596241 23 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 1581566 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 1393634 20 Keyence Corporation 1308378 19
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
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the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
10
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
11
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
DISCLOSURES ON THE FUND 1
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
1 DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
a) By Asset ClassDebt Securities (including accrued interest on debt securities) 110600059 927 Financial Derivatives at fair value 1219693 10 Cash and cash equivalents 7462633 63 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
b) By Credit Rating of Debt SecuritiesAa3 10273840 86 Baa2 2979000 25 Ba3 4987450 42 Unrated 90256280 756 Accrued interest on debt securities 2103489 18 Total Debt Securities 110600059 927
c) By Derivative Type
Foreign exchange forward contracts 1219693 10 1219693 10
Total net realised losses and unrealised gains from financial derivatives at the end of the period were RMB1402936 and RMB1219693 respectively
1 As required by Code on Collective Investment Schemes
12
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 TOP 10 HOLDINGS
As at 31 December 2015
Fair Value
Percentage of total net assets attributable to
unitholdersRMB
State Grid Corp of China 5 due 20112022 10913600 91 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1510 421 due 13042025 10836410 91 China Railway Corporation Series MTN 57
due 23042019 10823970 91 Poly Real Estate Group Company Limited Series
MTN 47 due 13022020 10473170 88 China Development Bank Corporation Series
1513 386 due 25062020 10420500 87 China Government Bond Series 1514 33 due
09072022 10273840 86 Beijing Infrastructure Investment Company
Limited 49 due 11082020 10241750 86 Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company
Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10195210 85 Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due
23052016 4987450 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 4959950 42
3 GLOBAL EXPOSURE
The global exposure relating to derivative instruments is calculated using the commitment approach by converting the derivative positions into equivalent positions in the underlying assets embedded in those derivatives
The global exposure of the Fund to financial derivative instruments or embedded financial derivative instruments will not exceed 100 of the net asset value of the Fund at any time
13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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13
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
4 COLLATERAL
Nil
5 SECURITIES LENDING OR REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
Nil
6 INVESTMENT IN OTHER UNIT TRUSTS MUTUAL FUNDS AND COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Nil
7 BORROWINGS
Nil
8 SOFT DOLLAR COMMISSION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGERS
The soft dollar commissions if applicable from various brokers for the period were utilised on research and advisory services economic and political analyses portfolio analyses market analyses data and quotation analyses and computer hardware and software used for and in support of the investment process of fund managers Goods and services received were for the benefit of the scheme and there was no churning of trades These brokers also execute trades for other funds managed by the managers The trades are conducted on best available terms and in accordance with best practices
9 OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION
There is no other material information that will adversely impact the valuation of the Fund
10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON UNDERLYING SUB-FUNDS
Not applicable
14
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) in trust for the unitholders In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289) its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes the Trustee shall monitor the activities of the Manager for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the Trust Deed in each annual accounting year and report thereon to unitholders in an annual report
To the best knowledge of the Trustee the Manager has in all material respects managed the Sub-Funds during the financial yearperiod covered by these financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed
For and on behalf of the TrusteeCITICORP TRUSTEE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Authorised signatory
30 March 2016
15
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
In the opinion of the directors of Lion Global Investors Limited the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 18 to 66 comprising the Statements of Total Return Statements of Financial Position Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds Statements of Portfolio and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 and the total return and changes in unitholdersrsquo funds for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Sub-Funds will be able to meet their financial obligations as and when they materialise
For and on behalf of directors ofLION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED
GERARD LEE HOW CHENGCEO
30 March 2016
16
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
INDEPENDENT AUDITORrsquoS REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OFSUB-FUND OF LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II(Constituted under a Trust Deed in the Republic of Singapore)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the sub-funds of LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) namely LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) which comprise the Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Portfolio as at 31 December 2015 the Statements of Total Return and Statements of Movements of Unitholdersrsquo Funds for the yearperiod then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information as set out on pages 18 to 66
Managerrsquos Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Sub-Fundsrsquo Manager (the ldquoManagerrdquo) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 the auditorrsquos judgement including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Sub-Fundsrsquo preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Sub-Fundsrsquo 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
17
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial positions of the Sub-Funds as at 31 December 2015 and the total returns for the yearperiod then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPublic Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore 30 March 2016
18
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund 2015 2014
Note $ $IncomeDividends 1177935 1073556 Interest on cash and bank balances - 14
1177935 1073570 Less ExpensesAudit fee 20018 19413 Custodian fees 13 7049 6472 Management fee 1179583 1126431 Professional fees 19376 29285 Registration fee 29904 29789 Trustee fee 35019 33441 Transaction cost 235924 190855 Valuation and administration fees 27803 26635 Miscellaneous expenses 80124 58848
1634800 1521169 Net expenses (456865) (447599)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 11867565 3089394 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (30367) (48546)Net (losses)gains on foreign exchange forward
contracts (1297581) 491320 Net foreign exchange gains(losses) 137751 (89672)
10677368 3442496
Total return for the year before income tax 10220503 2994897
Less Income tax 3 (176859) (157653)
Total return for the year 10043644 2837244
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
19
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURNFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Note RMB IncomeInterest on cash and bank balances 61623
61623 Less ExpensesAudit fee 171853 Custodian fees 13 23077 Management fee 40219 Professional fee 60481 Registration fee 74739 Trustee fee 31742 Transaction costs 9164 Valuation and administration fees 32205 Preliminary expenses 31300 Miscellaneous expenses 21750
496530 Net expenses (434907)
Net gains or losses on value of investments and financial derivatives
Net gains on investments 4798731 Net losses on foreign exchange spot contracts (76091)Net losses on foreign exchange forward contracts (117671)Net foreign exchange gains 458415
5063384
Total return for the period before income tax 4628477
Less Income tax 3 (3098)
Total return for the period 4625379
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
20
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $ASSETSPortfolio of investments 76830899 65865119 Receivables 5 519725 332600 Due from brokers 6 234631 - Financial derivatives at fair value 7 12947 24400 Cash and bank balances 9 2501077 3805134
Total assets 80099279 70027253
LIABILITIESPayables 10 375565 547008 Due to brokers 6 481925 639746 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 339342 1266
Total liabilities 1196832 1188020
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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21
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 Note RMB
ASSETSPortfolio of investments 110600059 Fixed deposits 8 5210138 Receivables 5 369253 Financial derivatives at fair value 7 1219693 Cash and bank balances 9 2527039
Total assets 119926182
LIABILITIESPayables 10 643797
Total liabilities 643797
EQUITYNet assets attributable to unitholders 11 119282385
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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22
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund2015 2014
Note $ $Net assets attributable to unitholders at the
beginning of the financial year 68839233 74916167
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders
resulting from operations 10043644 2837244
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 69531213 58378584 Cancellation of units (69511643) (67292762)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 19570 (8914178)
Distributions 4 - -
Total increase(decrease) in net assets attributable to unitholders 10063214 (6076934)
Net assets attributable to unitholders
at the end of the financial year 11 78902447 68839233
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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23
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERSrsquo FUNDSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December2015
Note RMBNet assets attributable to unitholders at the beginning of
the financial period -
OperationsChange in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from
operations 4625379
Unitholders contributions(withdrawals)Creation of units 173423699 Cancellation of units (58452202)
Change in net assets attributable to unitholders resulting from net creation and cancellation of units 114971497
Distributions 4 (314491)
Total increase in net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385
Net assets attributable to unitholders at the end of the financial period 11 119282385
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
24
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL JAPAN GROWTH FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
EQUITIES
CONSUMER CYCLICALFuji Heavy Industries Limited 40900 2424710 31 Mazda Motor Corporation 61600 1833571 23 Koito Manufacturing Company Limited 21900 1293926 16 Sony Corporation 34500 1221399 15 Oriental Land Company Limited 14000 1211363 15 Nifco Inc 16600 1102159 14 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 28200 852697 11 Panasonic Corporation 58100 849964 11 Izumi Company Limited 15000 833182 11 Denso Corporation 11200 768457 10 Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 39600 743007 09 Ryohin Keikaku Company Limited 2500 726454 09 Bridgestone Corporation 14400 708831 09 Dentsu Inc 8000 630223 08 Stanley Electric Company Limited 16100 507329 06 Haseko Corporation 30200 480092 06 Don Quijote Holdings Company Limited 8600 433573 06 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Company
Limited 13200 386214 05 Recruit Holdings Company Limited 7300 306479 04 ABC - Mart Inc 3900 305854 04 Isuzu Motors Limited 15100 233991 03 Rakuten Inc 12800 211785 03 Kyoritsu Maintenance Company Limited 1700 208903 03 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Limited 10200 190779 02
18464942 234
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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r of
the
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BC
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up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
25
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
INDUSTRIALNidec Corporation 14200 1479861 19 Daikin Industries Limited 13300 1396105 18 Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited 211000 1144637 15 Kubota Corporation 51000 1135533 14 ITOCHU Corporation 65900 1120672 14 Taisei Corporation 90000 849103 11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 50000 756232 10 Minebea Company Limited 61000 754628 09 FANUC Corporation 3000 745795 09 NGK Insulators Limited 21000 682042 09 Seino Holdings Company Limited 45400 677824 08 SECOM Company Limited 5900 573333 07 Mitsubishi Corporation 22000 526161 07 Daifuku Company Limited 21400 523672 07 NSK Limited 24100 376867 05 Mitsui amp Company Limited 17500 298321 04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited 47000 295595 04 Hitachi Transport System Limited 10700 267767 03 SMC Corporation Japan 500 187333 02
13791481 175
FINANCIALSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding 425000 2310561 29 Orix Corporation 94800 1917903 24 Bank of Yokohama Limited 166000 1460605 19 Chiba Bank Limited 143000 1457060 18 Nippo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc 22800 1078488 14 Invincible Investment Corporation Real
Estate Investment Trust 1166 968052 12 Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 32900 789565 10 Aozora Bank Limited 157000 783191 10 Nomura Holdings Inc 82300 659115 08 Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 9700 539020 07 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 33000 289855 04 TampD Holdings Inc 10900 206829 03 Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Company
Limited 3500 114953 02 12575197 160
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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26
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALKao Corporation 24500 1807262 23 Asahi Intecc Company Limited 25400 1674454 21 Sysmex Corporation 15000 1385098 18 Pigeon Corporation 32800 1146902 15 Kusuri No Aoki Company Limited 15300 1068171 14 MEIJI Holdings Company Limited 8300 983721 12 Shionogi amp Company Limited 15000 973461 12 Chugai Pharmaceutical Company
Limited 13400 670036 09 Nippon Shinyaku Company Limited 9000 475497 06 M3 Inc 11700 347983 04 Eisai Company Limited 3600 342316 04 Ajinomoto Inc 7000 237707 03 Asahi Group Holdings Limited 3000 134406 02
11247014 143
TECHNOLOGYKeyence Corporation 1700 1344837 17 Murata Manufacturing Company Limited 6400 1326109 17 Mabuchi Motor Company Limited 14600 1143269 15 Hitachi Limited 133000 1084605 14 ALPS Electric Company Limited 25800 1008628 13 SCSK Corporation 15000 864139 11 Hitachi High - Technologies Corporation 18900 733306 09 Iriso Electronics Company Limited 8400 675603 09 TDK Corporation 7100 654776 08 Citizen Holdings Company Limited 56100 578232 07 Disco Corporation 2900 393300 05 Nintendo Company Limited 1700 335908 04 NEC Corporation 51000 231557 03 Seiko Epson Corporation 5200 114676 01 Fujitsu Limited 15000 107358 01
10596303 134
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
27
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015$
BASIC MATERIALSToray Industries Inc 97000 1292641 16 Daicel Chemical Industries Limited 51400 1099583 14 Nippon Paint Holdings Company
Limited 24000 837215 11 Nitto Denko Corporation 5400 567540 07 Hitachi Metals Limited 20600 365621 05 Nippon Steel amp Sumitomo Metal
Corporation 12300 350453 05 Nissan Chemical Industries 10700 349409 04 Teijin Limited 70000 342589 04 Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 3900 304336 04 Mitsui Chemicals Inc 41000 262066 03 Sumitomo Metal Mining Company
Limited 13000 226823 03 5998276 76
REAL ESTATEMitsui Fudosan Company Limited 37000 1333468 17 Daiwa House Industry Company
Limited 25400 1049305 13 Sumitomo Realty amp Development
Company Limited 17000 696677 09 3079450 39
UTILITIESShikoku Electric Power Company Inc 29400 658762 08 Tokyo Gas Company Limited 16000 107704 01
766466 09
ENERGYInpex Corporation 22300 311770 04
311770 04
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 Other net assets 2071548 26 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
28
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015 31 December
2014
By Industry (Summary)
Consumer Cyclical 234 175 Industrial 175 192 Financial 160 136 Consumer Non-cyclical 143 127 Technology 134 172 Basic Materials 76 79 Real Estate 39 53 Utilities 09 16 Energy 04 07
Portfolio of investments 974 957 Other net assets 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
29
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
201531 December
2014$
By Geography (Secondary)
Japan 76830899 974 957
Portfolio of investments 76830899 974 957 Other net assets 2071548 26 43 Net assets attributable to unitholders 78902447 1000 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
30
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIOAs at 31 December 2015
LIONGLOBAL RMB QUALITY BOND FUND
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Industry (Primary)
QUOTED
DEBT SECURITIES
FINANCIALChina Development Bank Corporation
Series 1510 421 due 13042025 10000000 10836410 91 China Development Bank Corporation
Series 1513 386 due 25062020 10000000 10420500 87 Unican Limited Series EMTN 56 due
18092017 5000000 4959950 42 Unican Limited Series EMTN 58 due
30052017 2000000 1989980 17 Value Success International Limited 4
due 21112016 2000000 1983500 17 SOAR Rise Limited 4375 due 13062017 1500000 1489500 12 Far East Horizon Limited 545 due
11122016 1000000 1003740 08 32683580 274
REAL ESTATEPoly Real Estate Group Company
Limited Series MTN 47 due 13022020 10000000 10473170 88
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Company Limited Series MTN 46 due 31072020 10000000 10195210 85
Yanlord Land HK Company Limited 5375 due 23052016 5000000 4987450 42
Global Logistic Properties Limited 3375 due 11052016 3000000 2979000 25
28634830 240
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
31
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Holdings at31 December
2015
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage oftotal net assetsattributable tounitholders at31 December
2015RMB
INDUSTRIALChina Railway Corporation Series MTN
57 due 23042019 10000000 10823970 91 Beijing Infrastructure Investment
Company Limited 49 due 11082020 10000000 10241750 86
21065720 177
UTILITIESState Grid Corp of China 5 due
20112022 10000000 10913600 91
SOVEREIGNChina Government Bond Series 1514
33 due 09072022 10000000 10273840 86
COMMUNICATIONSChina Unicom Hong Kong Limited
Series EMTN 4 due 16042017 5000000 4925000 41
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
32
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015
By Industry (Summary)
Financial 274 Real Estate 240 Industrial 177 Utilities 91 Sovereign 86 Communications 41
909 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18
Portfolio of investments 927 Other net assets 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
33
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Fair value at31 December
2015
Percentage of total net assetsattributable to unitholders at31 December
2015RMB
By Geography (Secondary)
China 105517570 884 Singapore 2979000 25
108496570 909
Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 2103489 18
Portfolio of investments 110600059 927 Other net assets 8682326 73 Net assets attributable to unitholders 119282385 1000
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
34
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the financial year ended 31 December 2015
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements
1 GENERAL
LionGlobal Investment Funds II (the ldquoFundrdquo) is a Singapore domiciled umbrella fund constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 9 November 1999 together with its Supplemental Deeds thereon (thereafter referred to as ldquoTrust Deedrdquo) between Lion Global Investors Limited (the ldquoManagerrdquo) and Citicorp Trustee (Singapore) Limited (the ldquoTrusteerdquo) The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore
The Fund is a Singapore constituted umbrella fund currently offering units in four sub-funds namely the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund LionGlobal RMB Equity Fund LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund and LionGlobal RMB Flexi Fund An umbrella fund is a collection of sub-funds under a common umbrella fund structure in this case the Fund with each sub-fund having a separate investment objective and focus The umbrella fund has launched only the following sub-funds (collectively referred to as the ldquoSub-Fundsrdquo) as at 31 December 2015 each of which has a separate investment objective as follow
(1) LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund aims for the long-term capital growth of assets by investing primarily in quoted or listed securities in any Recognised Stock Exchange or OTC Market in Japan and this is a unit trust under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund offers five classes of units namely SGD Class SGD-Hedged class USD class USD-Hedged Class and JPY Class Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Japanese Yen Investors may subscribe in United State dollars and Japanese Yen at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Japanese Yen as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units The management fee rates are the same for all five classes
35
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(2) LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund aims to provide a total return of capital growth and income over the medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments There is no target industry or sector
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund offers twenty classes of units
Class A units Class L unitsA SGD Acc Class L SGD Acc ClassA SGD Dist Class L SGD Dist ClassA SGD-Hedged Acc Class L SGD-Hedged Acc ClassA SGD-Hedged Dist Class L SGD-Hedged Dist ClassA USD Acc Class L USD Acc ClassA USD Dist Class L USD Dist ClassA USD-Hedged Acc Class L USD-Hedged Acc ClassA USD-Hedged Dist Class L USD-Hedged Dist ClassA RMB Acc Class L RMB Acc ClassA RMB Dist Class L RMB Dist Class
As at 31 December 2015 only RMB Class A Acc SGD Class A Acc SGD Class A Dist RMB Class L Acc RMB Class L Dist SGD Class L Acc SGD - Hedged Class L Dist have been subscribed
Subscriptions and redemptions of the Fund are denominated in Singapore Dollar United States Dollar and Chinese Renminbi Investors may subscribe in United State Dollars and Chinese Renminbi at the applicable rate of exchange from Singapore Dollars In respect of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units the Manager has the ability to hedge the units of such class in relation to the currency of the underlying investments which is Chinese Renminbi as they deem appropriate Where hedging of this kind is undertaken the Manager may engage for the exclusive account of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class units in currency forwards currency futures currency option transactions and currency swaps in order to preserve the value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged Class units against the currency of the underlying investments The effects of this hedging will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of the SGD-Hedged class and USD-Hedged class respectively and therefore in the performance of the relevant class Similarly any expenses arising from such hedging transactions will be borne by the respective class units
The management fee rates for Class A units is 075 per annum and Class L units is nil
36
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
All the classes of units of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and Class A units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may be subscribed by all investors Class L units of the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund may only be offered to the Manager investment funds managed by the Manager certain distributors and to such other investors at the Managerrsquos sole discretion
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified by the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 ldquoReporting Framework for Unit Trustsrdquo issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(b) Recognition of income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method
(c) Financial derivatives
Financial derivatives are entered into for the purposes of efficient portfolio management tactical asset allocation or specific hedging of financial assets held as determined by the Manager and in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed
Financial derivatives outstanding at the end of the financial year are measured at their fair values using the marked-to-market method and the resultant gains and losses are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(d) Distributions
The Manager has the absolute discretion to determine whether a distribution is to be made In such an event an appropriate amount will be transferred to a distribution account to be paid out on the distribution date The amount shall not be treated as part of the property of the Sub-Funds Distributions are accrued for at the reporting date if the necessary approvals have been obtained and a legal or constructive obligation has been created
37
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(e) Investments
Investments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Initial recognition
Purchases of investments are recognised on the trade date Investments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition
(ii) Subsequent measurement
Investments are subsequently carried at fair value Net change in the fair value of investments are included in the Statements of Total Return in the year in which they arise
(iii) Derecognition
Investments are derecognised on the trade date of disposal The resultant realised gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the difference between the weighted average cost and selling price gross of transaction costs and are taken up in the Statements of Total Return
(f) Basis of valuation of investments
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the reporting date The quoted market price used for investments in equities held by the Sub-Funds is the last traded market price for both financial assets and financial liabilities where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread The quoted market price used for investments in debt securities held by the Sub-Funds is the market mid prices Accrued interest or discount or premium on debt securities at the reporting date are included in the fair value of debt securities Interest income on debt securities is presented within net gains or losses on investments on the Statements of Total Return In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value The quoted market price used for investments in underlying funds held by the Sub-Funds is the published price of the underlying funds at the close of trading on the reporting date
(g) Receivables
Receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market Receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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BC
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
38
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(h) Foreign currencies
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Japanese Yen The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in quoted or listed securities in any recognised stock exchange or over-the-counter market in Japan
Subscriptions and redemptions of the units in LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund (Sub-Fund) are denominated in Singapore dollars United States dollars and Renminbi (ldquoRMBrdquo) The primary activity of the Sub-Fund is to invest in medium to long term through investments in fixed income instruments
The performance of each Sub-Fund are measured and reported to the investors in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively In addition the Sub-Fundsrsquo activities are substantially based in Singapore and expenses are predominantly denominated in Singapore dollars and Renminbi respectively Therefore the Manager considers the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively as the currency which most faithfully represent the economic effects of the underlying transactions events and conditions The Sub-Fundsrsquo functional and presentation currency are the Singapore Dollar and Renminbi respectively
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing rates at the reporting date are recognised in the Statements of Total Return Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities are also recognised in the Statements of Total Return within the net gain or loss on investment
3 INCOME TAX
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund and LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund were granted the status of a Designated Unit Trust (DUT) in Singapore Under the DUT Scheme subject to certain conditions and reporting obligations being met certain income of the DUT fund is not taxable in accordance with Sections 35(12) and 35(12A) of the Income Tax Act Such income includes
39
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(a) gains or profits derived from Singapore or elsewhere from the disposal of securities
(b) interest (other than interest for which tax has been deducted under Section 45 of the Income Tax Act)
(c) dividends derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
(d) gains or profits derived from foreign exchange transactions transactions in futures contracts transactions in interest rate or currency forwards swaps or option contracts and transactions in forwards swaps or option contracts relating to any securities or financial index
(e) discount prepayment fee redemption premium and break cost from qualifying debt securities issued during the prescribed period and
(f) distributions from foreign unit trusts derived from outside Singapore and received in Singapore
With effect from 1 June 2015 LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund relinquished the DUT status in favour of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund being approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the Enhanced-Tier Fund Tax Incentive Scheme under Section 13X of the Income Tax Act and the relevant regulations Subject to certain conditions being met on an annual basis LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund may enjoy Singapore corporate tax exemption on ldquospecified incomerdquo derived from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo for the life of LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund The tax exemption does not apply in the year when the relevant conditions are not met Losses from ldquodesignated investmentsrdquo are correspondingly disregarded with certain exceptions
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Overseas income tax 176859 157653 3098
The overseas income tax represents tax deducted at source on dividends derived from outside Singapore and capital gains on realised investments
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
40
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The Sub-Funds incur withholding taxes imposed by certain countries on bond interest and interest on deposits with banks Such interest income is recorded gross of withholding tax in the Statements of Total Return Withholding taxes are shown as a separate item in the Statements of Total Return
4 DISTRIBUTION
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 RMB
Class L RMB Dist First distribution of RMB 10 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 177200
Class A DistFirst distribution of SGD 2 per 100 units on 25 January 2016 to
unitholders on the register as at 31 December 2015 137291 314491
The Manager does not propose any distribution for LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos unitholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (2014 Nil)
5 RECEIVABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount receivable for creation of units 410794 297797 334369
Interest receivable - - 695 Dividends receivable 61234 13359 - Other receivable 47697 21444 34189
519725 332600 369253
41
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
6 DUE FROM(TO) BROKERS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Sales awaiting settlement 234631 - -
Purchases awaiting settlement (481925) (639746) -
7 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE
Financial derivatives comprise foreign exchange spot and forward contracts due for settlement within one month (2014 15 days) from the reporting date The contracts or underlying principal amounts of these financial derivatives and their corresponding gross fair values at the reporting date are analysed below
31 December 2015
LionGlobal Japan Growth FundContract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange forward contracts 22275372 12947 339342 12947 339342
31 December 2014
Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
$ $ $
Foreign exchange spot contracts 955875 5984 - Foreign exchange forward contracts 2601180 18416 1266
24400 1266
42
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2015
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Contract orunderlyingprincipal Fair valueamount Asset Liability
RMB RMB RMB
Foreign exchange forward contracts 57445235 1219693 - 1219693 -
The foreign exchange spot and forward contracts were undertaken for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and have the effect of reducing the net balance sheet currency exposure (Note 12(a)(iii))
8 FIXED DEPOSITS
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 RMB
Fixed deposit 5210138 5210138
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following average maturity from the end of the financial period
2015 days
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4
Fixed deposits of the Sub-Fund have the following weighted average effective interest rates
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 160
43
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
9 CASH AND BANK BALANCES
The cash and bank balances are placed with a financial institution related to the Trustee
10 PAYABLES
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015 $ $ RMB
Amount payable for cancellation of units 176940 396340 -
Distribution payable - - 314491 Amount due to the Manager 101700 89407 6923 Amount due to the Trustee 3385 2781 14282 Amount due to the Custodian 593 593 6888 Amount due to the Registrar 6299 6130 28846 Other payables 86648 51757 272367
375565 547008 643797
11 UNITS IN ISSUE
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 84288684 96289227 Units created 37508019 60736636 Units cancelled (59789346) (72737179)Units at end of the year 62007357 84288684
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 55903843 64521113 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765
44
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
SGD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1752770 - Units created 23730600 9693887 Units cancelled (10093075) (7941117)Units at end of the year 15390295 1752770
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 20786838 2136144 Net asset value per unit 1350 1218
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD ClassUnits at beginning of the year 1676979 3651736 Units created 852202 2097669 Units cancelled (1506935) (4072426)Units at end of the year 1022246 1676979
SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 921636 1283690 Net asset value per unit 0901 0765 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in USD) 0633 0577
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
USD-Hedged ClassUnits at beginning of the year 476677 - Units created 1753700 1180960 Units cancelled (1602625) (704283)Units at end of the year 627752 476677
45
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
USD USD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 820218 566909 Net asset value per unit 1306 1189
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014Units Units
JPY ClassUnits at beginning of the year 107823 - Units created 224979 161334 Units cancelled (197359) (53511)Units at end of the year 135443 107823
JPY JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders 18431516 13294589 Net asset value per unit 136083 123300
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 759940 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 759940
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 3936716 Net asset value per unit 5180
46
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 199150 Units cancelled (50011)Units at end of the period 149139
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 708064 Net asset value per unit 4747 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1037
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class A DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1549368 Units cancelled (47104)Units at end of the period 1502264
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 7003279 Net asset value per unit 4661 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1018
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
47
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12751010 Units cancelled (11601010)Units at end of the period 1150000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 5994485 Net asset value per unit 5212
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
RMB Class L DistUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 1772000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 1772000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 9042413 Net asset value per unit 5102
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
48
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 6787000 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 6787000
RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders 32387712 Net asset value per unit 4772 Net asset value per unit (equivalent in SGD) 1042
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015 Units
SGD - Hedged Class L AccUnits at beginning of the period - Units created 12754512 Units cancelled - Units at end of the period 12754512
SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders 13153953 Net asset value per unit 1031
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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the
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
49
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
A reconciliation of the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements and the net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units at the reporting date is presented below
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
SGD ClassSGD-Hedged
Class USD Class2015 2015 2015SGD SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 0901 1350 0901
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period (0004) (0005) (0004)
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 0897 1345 0897
USD-Hedged Class JPY class2015 2015USD JPY
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 1306 136083
Effect of movement in the net asset value between the last dealing date and the end of the reporting period - 0040
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit for issuingredeeming units 1306 136123
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
50
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
RMB Class A Acc
SGD Class A Acc
SGD Class A Dist
RMB Class L Acc
2015 2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD RMB
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5180 1037 1018 5212
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit - - 0020 - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5180 1037 1038 5213
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc2015 2015 2015RMB SGD SGD
Net assets attributable to unitholders per unit per the financial statements 5102 1042 1031
Effect of preliminary expenses expensed off 0001
Effect of distribution per unit 0100 - - Net assets attributable to unitholders
per unit for issuingredeeming units 5203 1042 1031
effect is smaller than 0001
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
51
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
12 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Sub-Fundsrsquo activities expose them a variety of market risk (including currency risk interest rate risk and price risk) credit risk and liquidity risk The Sub-Fundsrsquo overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial performance The Sub-Funds may use financial futures contracts options andor currency forward contracts subject to the terms of the Trust Deed to moderate certain risk exposures Specific guidelines on exposures to individual securities and certain industries are in place for the Sub-Funds at any time as part of the overall financial risk management to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures
The Sub-Fundsrsquo assets principally consist of investment in equities and debt securitiesThey are held in accordance with the published investment policies of the Sub-Funds The allocation of assets between the various types of investments is determined by the Manager to achieve their investment objectives
The following is a summary of the main risks and risk management policies
(a) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to the value of financial investments because of changes in market conditions like interest and currency rate movements and volatility in security prices External factors such as changes in economic environment consumption patterns and investorrsquos expectation contribute to market risk which may have a significant impact on the assetrsquos value
The Sub-Fundsrsquo investments are substantially dependent on changes in market prices The Manager monitors the Sub-Fundsrsquo investments closely so as to assess changes in fundamentals and valuation Although the Manager makes reasonable efforts in the choice of investments events beyond reasonable control of the Manager could affect the prices of the underlying investments and hence the asset value of the Sub-Funds Guidelines are set to reduce the Sub-Fundsrsquo risk exposures to market volatility such as diversifying the portfolio by investing across various geographies industries
The Sub-Fundsrsquo market risk is affected primarily by three components changes in actual market prices interest rate volatilities and foreign exchange movements
(i) Price risk
The LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos sensitivity to the market is measured using its beta a ratio that describes how the expected return of a portfolio is correlated to the return of the financial market as a whole The daily fundsrsquo price movements are measured against the daily price movement of the benchmark to derive the beta
52
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As at 31 December 2015 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos beta was 101 (2014 106) which was calculated based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and its benchmark (2014 based on the daily returns over the preceding 12 months for the sub-fund and their benchmark)
The table below summarises the impact of increasesdecreases from the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos underlying investments in equities on the sub-fundrsquos net assets attributable to the unitholders as at 31 December 2015 and 2014 The analysis was based on the assumptions that the index components within the benchmark index increaseddecreased by a reasonable possible shift with all variables held constant and that the fair value of the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos investments moved according to the beta
Impact of 5 (2014 5) movement in benchmark on
net assets attributable to the unitholders
Fund Benchmark 2015 2014$ $
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Tokyo Stock Price Index 3879960 3490851
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund does not hold any equities as at 31 December 2015 Hence no sensitivity analysis on price risk has been presented as price risk primarily results from exposure to volatility of equities prices
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund does not hold substantial financial assets or liabilities of which the values are sensitive to changes in interest rates LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund invests in equity securities which may be subject to interest rate risk as any interest rate change may affect the equity risk premium though at varying degrees To manage this risk the Manager analyses how interest rate changes may affect different industries and securities and then seeks to adjust the sub-fundrsquos portfolio investments accordingly However the effects of changes in interest rates on the sub-fundrsquos portfolio may not be quantified as the relationship between interest rates and the value of the equity securities is indirect Hence no separate sensitivity analysis has been presented for the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
53
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Interest rate risk affects the value of fixed income securities more directly than equities and is a major risk to the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund As interest rates rise prices of fixed income securities may fall and vice versa The rationale is that as interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding a fixed income security increases since investors are able to realise greater yields by switching to other investments that reflect the higher interest rate The Manager will regularly assess the economic condition monitor changes in interest rates outlook and take appropriate measures accordingly to control the impact of interest rate risk
The table below summarises the LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fundrsquos exposure to interest rate risks They include the sub-fundrsquos assets and liabilities at fair value categorised by interest rate types
31 December 2015 Variable
rates Fixed rates
Non-interest bearing Total
RMB RMB RMB RMBAssetsPortfolio of investments - 108496570 2103489 110600059 Fixed deposits - 5210138 - 5210138 Receivables - - 369253 369253 Financial derivatives at
fair value - - 1219693 1219693 Cash and bank balances 2527039 - - 2527039 Total assets 2527039 113706708 3692435 119926182
LiabilitiesPayables - - 643797 643797 Total liabilities - - 643797 643797
The duration a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed income security to a change in interest as at 31 December 2015 is 388 As of 31 December 2015 should interest rates lower or rise by 1 with all other variables remaining constant the increase or decrease in net assets attributable to unitholders would be as follows
Impact of 1 movement in interest rate
on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 RMB
FundLionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund 4209667
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
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LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
54
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
(iii) Currency risk
The Sub-Funds have monetary financial assetsliabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency and the Sub-Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange rate regulations or changes in the exchange rates between their functional currency and such other currencies The Sub-Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts designed to either hedge some or all of this exposure or alternatively increase exposure to preferred foreign currencies
The table below summarises the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to key currencies at the end of the financial yearperiod Monetary and non-monetary items have been taken into the account for the analysis
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 76830899 - - 76830899 Due from brokers 234631 - - 234631 Receivables 65130 26540 428055 519725 Cash and bank balances 2002410 51597 447070 2501077 Total assets 79133070 78137 875125 80086332
LiabilitiesPayables - 8720 366845 375565 Due to brokers 481925 - - 481925 Total liabilities 481925 8720 366845 857490
Net financial assets 78651145 69417 508280 79228842
Fair value of financial derivatives (21600508) 1117749 20156364 (326395)
Net currency exposure 57050637 1187166 20664644
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
55
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
31 December 2014 JPY USD SGD Total $ $ $ $
AssetsPortfolio of investments 65865119 - - 65865119 Receivables 13779 56670 262151 332600 Cash and bank balances 1957605 66103 1781426 3805134 Total assets 67836503 122773 2043577 70002853
LiabilitiesPayables - 17790 529218 547008 Due to brokers 639746 - - 639746 Total liabilities 639746 17790 529218 1186754
Net financial assets 67196757 104983 1514359 68816099
Fair value of financial derivatives (1628155) 637629 1013660 23134
Net currency exposure 65568602 742612 2528019
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 SGD USD RMB Total RMB RMB RMB RMB
AssetsPortfolio of investments - - 110600059 110600059 Fixed deposits - - 5210138 5210138 Receivables 101948 - 267305 369253 Cash and bank balances 54176 5750 2467113 2527039 Total assets 156124 5750 118544615 118706489
LiabilitiesPayables 359969 - 283828 643797 Total liabilities 359969 - 283828 643797
Net financial assets(liabilities) (203845) 5750 118260787 118062692
Fair value of financial derivatives 57445236 - (56225543) 1219693
Net currency exposure 57241391 5750 62035244
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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This page is left blank intentionally
DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
56
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Equitymutual fund investments are non-monetary financial assets and are exposed to both currency risk and price risk As these financial assets are non-monetary no separate sensitivity analysis has been performed to analyse currency risk The impact of currency risk arising from these financial assets on the Sub-Fundsrsquo net asset value has been included in the above other price risk sensitivity analysis
The Sub-Fundsrsquo monetary assetsliabilities are measured for their sensitivity to exchange rate movements based on the balance of the monetary assets liabilities forecasted exchange rate movements and the net asset value of the Sub-Funds
As of 31 December 2015 the Sub-Fundsrsquo exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not considered to be significant except for the currency presented in the table below which shows the Sub-Fundsrsquo sensitivity to exchange rate movements on significant monetary assetsliabilities denominated in foreign currencies should those currencies increase by a reasonable possible shift with all other variables held constant This sensitivity analysis is not presented separately should the currency decrease as it is the reversal of the impact disclosed below
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX rates on net assets attributable to the unitholders
2015 2015 SGD
LIonGlobal Japan Growth Fund Currency
JPY 5 (989013)
Reasonable possible
FX movement
Impact of increase in FX
rates on net assets attributable to the
unitholders 2015 2015
RMB
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund Currency
SGD 5 2862070
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
57
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
As of 31 December 2014 the LionGlobal Japan Growth Fundrsquos exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the monetary assetsliabilities is not considered to be significant and hence no sensitivity analysis on foreign currency risk has been presented
(b) Liquidity risk
The Sub-Funds are exposed to daily redemption of units in the Sub-Funds They therefore invests the majority of their assets in investments that are traded in an active market and can be readily disposed of
The tables below analyse the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting to the contractual maturity date The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows (21768269) - - - - outflows 22107611 - - - Payables 375565 - - - Due to brokers 481925 - - -
31 December 2014Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
$ $ $ $
Derivative financial instruments
- inflows 199890 - - - - outflows (201156) - - - Payables 547008 - - - Due to brokers 639746 - - -
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
This page is left blank intentionally
This page is left blank intentionally
DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
58
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015Less than 3 months
3 months- 1 year
1-5 years
Above 5 years
RMB RMB RMB RMB
Payables 643797 - - -
(c) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will fail to perform contractual obligations either in whole or in part under a contract
Concentrations of credit risk are minimised primarily by
ndash ensuring counterparties together with the respective credit limits are approved
ndash ensuring that transactions are undertaken with a large number of counterparties and
ndash ensuring that the majority of transactions are undertaken on recognised exchanges
The LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund invests mostly in financial assets which have an investment grade as rated by Standard and Poorrsquos or Moodyrsquos The credit ratings are reviewed regularly
The table below analyses the Sub-Fundrsquos investments by credit ratings
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015
Aa3 86 Baa2 25 Ba3 42 Unrated 756 Accrued interest receivable on debt securities 18 Total debt securities 927
All transactions in listed securities are settledpaid upon delivery using approved brokers The risk of default is considered minimal as delivery of securities is only made once the broker has received payment Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
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LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
59
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and assets held with financial institutions
The Sub-Funds may also enter into derivatives to manage its exposures to currency risk and price risk including foreign exchange forward contracts and options Hence the Sub-Funds are also exposed to the risk that its derivatives held with counterparties may not be recoverable in the event of any default by the parties concerned The Manager minimises the Sub-Fundsrsquo credit risk by undertaking transactions with banks that are part of banking groups with good credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies
The table below summarises the credit rating of banks and custodian in which the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets are held as at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A- SampP
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2014
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited AA- SampP Citibank NA A SampP The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited AA- SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
60
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
Credit rating
Source of credit rating
31 December 2015
CustodianCitibank NA Citigroupreg Global Transaction
Services Securities amp Fund Services A SampP
BankCitibank NA A SampP Standard Chartered Bank A+ SampP Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited AA- SampP
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets
The credit ratings are based on the Long-Term Issuer Ratings published by the rating agency
Group credit ratings are presented for unrated subsidiaries
(d) Capital management
The Sub-Fundsrsquo capital is represented by the net assets attributable to unitholders The Sub-Funds strive to invest the subscriptions of redeemable participating units in investments that meet the Sub-Fundsrsquo investment objectives while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet unitholdersrsquo redemptions
(e) Fair value estimation
The Sub-Funds classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements The fair value hierarchy has the following levels
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 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 or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is unobservable inputs) (Level 3)
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
This page is left blank intentionally
This page is left blank intentionally
DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
61
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Sub-Fundsrsquo financial assets and liabilities (by class) measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 76830899 - - 76830899
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 12947 - 12947 76830899 12947 - 76843846
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 339342 - 339342
- 339342 - 339342
31 December 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted equities 65865119 - - 65865119
Held for trading- Derivative financial
instruments - 24400 - 24400 65865119 24400 - 65889519
LiabilitiesHeld for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1266 - 1266
- 1266 - 1266
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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OC
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
62
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
31 December 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total$ $ $ $
AssetsFinancial assets
designated at fair value through profit or loss- Quoted debt
securities - 110600059 - 110600059 Held for trading
- Derivative financial instruments - 1219693 - 1219693
- 111819752 - 111819752
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and therefore classified within Level 1 comprise active listed equities The Sub-Funds do not adjust the quoted price for these instruments
Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2 These include investment grade corporate bonds and over-the-counter derivatives
Except for cash and cash balances which are classified as Level 1 the Sub-Fundsrsquo assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31 December 2015 and 2014 have been classified as Level 2 The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as at the reporting date
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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the
OC
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Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
63
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees are paid to the Manager while trustee fee is paid to the Trustee These fees paid or payable by the Sub-Funds shown in the Statements of Total Return and in the respective notes to the financial statements are on terms set out in the Trust Deed
In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in the financial statements the following significant transactions took place during the financial yearperiod between the Sub-Funds and related parties at terms agreed between the parties and within the provisions of the Trust Deed
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014
For the financial period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
$ $ RMB
Interest expenses incurred with a bank which is a related company of the Trustee 866 1024 -
Transaction fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 5235 4103 -
Custodian fees charged by a related company of the Trustee 7049 6472 23077
Bank service fees charged by a bank which is arelated company of the Trustee 10727 10008 4821
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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the
OC
BC
Gro
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
64
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
14 FINANCIAL RATIOS
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Expense ratio1 190 188
Portfolio turnover ratio2 77 58
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund For the financial
period 9 June 2015 (date of
commencement of operations) to
31 December 2015
Expense ratio 1 (excluding preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Acc 140 - SGD Class A Dist 139 - RMB Class L Acc 067 - RMB Class L Dist 065 - SGD Class L Acc 065 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 064
Expense ratio 1 (including preliminary expenses)- RMB Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Acc 143 - SGD Class A Dist 142 - RMB Class L Acc 070 - RMB Class L Dist 068 - SGD Class L Acc 068 - SGD - Hedged Class L Acc 067
Portfolio turnover ratio 2 49
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
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the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
65
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
1 The expense ratios have been computed based on the guidelines laid down by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (ldquoIMASrdquo) The calculation of the Sub-Fundsrsquo expense ratios at 31 December 2015 was based on total operating expenses divided by the average net asset value for the year The total operating expenses do not include (where applicable) brokerage and other transactions costs performance fee interest expense distribution paid out to unitholders foreign exchange gainslosses front or back end loads arising from the purchase or sale of other funds and tax deducted at source or arising out of income received The Sub-Funds do not pay any performance fee The average net asset value is based on the daily balances
The following table presents the total operating expenses and average net asset values of the Sub-Funds for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 and 2014
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
2015 2014
Total operating expenses 1398009 1329289
Average net asset value 73771542 70685012
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund RMB Class
A AccSGD Class
A Acc SGD Class
A Dist RMB Class
L Acc2015 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 38921 9692 83731 165349 - including preliminary expenses 39684 9882 85377 172147
Average net asset value 2783475 693255 6002296 24783837
RMB Class L Dist
SGD Class L Acc
SGD - Hedged
Class L Acc 2015 2015 2015RMB RMB RMB
Total operating expenses (annualised in accordance with IMAS guidelines)- excluding preliminary expenses 57907 203419 374412 - including preliminary expenses 60366 212060 390442
Average net asset value 8967854 31502991 58442313
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
This page is left blank intentionally
This page is left blank intentionally
DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
66
LIONGLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS II
2 The portfolio turnover ratios are calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the Code on Collective Investment Schemes The calculation of the portfolio turnover ratio was based on the lower of the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investments divided by the weighted average daily net asset value respectively as follows
LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund
LionGlobal RMB Quality Bond Fund
2015 2014 2015
$ $ RMB
Total value of purchasessales of the underlying investments 56440402 41213440 56413469
Average daily net asset value 73771542 70685012 114113709
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
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the
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
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DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
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BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
DISCLAIMER
This publication is for information only It is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securitiesinvestments and does not have regard to your specific investment objectives financial situation or particular needs All applications for units in our funds must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus You should read the prospectus available from Lion Global Investors Limited (ldquoLion Global Investorsrdquo) or any of its approved distributors before deciding whether to subscribe for or purchase units of the Fund Investments in the Fund are not obligations of deposits in guaranteed or insured by Lion Global Investors or any of its affiliates and are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested The value of units in the Fund and the income accruing to the units if any may rise or fall Past performance as well as any prediction projection or forecast on the economy securities market or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the funds Any opinion or view presented is subject to change without notice Accordingly no warranty is given and no liability is accepted for any loss arising directly or indirectly as a result of you acting on any information opinion forecast or estimate contained herein You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase the Fund In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser you should consider carefully whether the Fund is suitable for you
Lion Global Investors its related companies their directors andor employees (collectively known as ldquoRelated Personsrdquo) may have positions in the products mentioned in this publication Lion Global Investors and its Related Persons may be engaged in purchasing or selling the products mentioned in this publication for themselves or their client Lion Global Investors does not take into consideration the tax implications of the income earned as the tax position of each person is different You are advised to seek independent tax advice on your personal tax position arising from investing in the product in question
copy Lion Global Investors Limited All rights reserved Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore incorporated company and is not related to any corporation or trading entity that is domiciled in Europe or the United States (other than entities owned by its holdings companies)
This publication may be translated into the Chinese language In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between the English and Chinese versions the English version shall apply and prevail In the event of any ambiguity discrepancy or omission between this publication and the prospectus the contents of the prospectus shall apply and prevail
A m
embe
r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
up
Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D
A m
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r of
the
OC
BC
Gro
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Lion Global Investors Ltd65 Chulia Street 18-01OCBC Centre Singapore 049513
For more information visit lionglobalinvestorscom or email ContactUslionglobalinvestorscom
Co Reg No198601745D