By ADRIAN LOWCOCK 16/02/2010
Fidelity has confirmed the launch of the Fidelity China Special Situations plc, a new close-ended investment company that will be managed by Anthony Bolton, one of the UK's most experienced fund managers.
The following video has been issued by Fidelity in which Anthony Bolton explains his view of the long term potential of investing in China:
This video is an advertisement and not a prospectus. It constitutes a promotion that is being issued by FIL Investments International, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Investors should not purchase any shares in Fidelity China Special Situations plc except on the basis of information contained in a prospectus that will be available on Fidelity's website: www.fidelity.co.uk. Nothing on this video constitutes a personal recommendation or investment advice. If you are unsure about the suitability of this investment, please contact a financial adviser. Certain statements in the video are Anthony Bolton's personal views and have not been independently verified.
Please remember the eligibility to invest in an ISA depends on individual circumstances and tax rules may be subject to change. Past performance is not a guide to what may happen in the future and the value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you invested. Overseas investments may be subject to currency fluctuations and investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than established markets.
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Shares in the company will be issued at £1 and will be eligible for investment through the Fidelity ISA for both the current and next tax years. The public offer will open on 26th February 2010 and will close on 5th April 2010. Application forms to invest will need to be received by 26th March 2010. If you would like to register your interest and have the Prospectus and Application Form sent out to you as soon as they become available please register here
Key dates:
Target Initial Public Offer date: 26th February 2010
Target Publication date for Prospectus: 26th February 2010
Target Offer period: 26th February to 5th April 2010
Target Trading date: 19th April 2010
As more information becomes available, we will be posting it on our website to keep you informed.
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