1. Equity income in emerging markets January 2013 Twitter: #JIF2013 Any views and opinions expressed hereafter are those of the investment adviser, unless otherwise noted. For professional Clients only.

2. Why dividends and why emerging markets for income Disciplined capital allocation Highlight value Highlights earnings quality A number of high growth economies Potential for high earnings growth in the region 1

3. Emerging market total return – highest since 2000 Emerging markets have demonstrated high dividend contribution to their total returns (31 December 1999 to 30 November 2012) Source: Bloomberg, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets as at 30 November 2012 (%) 2

4. Emerging market and Asian dividends have grown fastest Emerging markets have seen highest growth in dividends Source: Factset, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets 3 Emerging markets 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011 Asia ex-Japan Europe DM USA Japan

5. Increasing choice of high yielding stocks in emerging markets Geographical split of FTSE World index stocks yielding greater than 3% 1995 Past performance is not a guide to future performance Source: FACTSET, Datastream, 30 June 2012 4

6. Increasing choice of high yielding stocks in emerging markets Geographical split of FTSE World index stocks yielding greater than 3% 2011 Past performance is not a guide to future performance Source: FACTSET, Datastream, 30 June 2012 5

7. Increasing choice of high yielding stocks in emerging markets Geographical split of FTSE World index stocks yielding greater than 3% Past performance is not a guide to future performance Source: FACTSET, Datastream, 30 June 2012 1995 2011

8. Mexico is outgrowing the US economy by a record 2%. Why? Manufacturing renaissance with greater specialization NAFTA facilitating increased regional trade A new government with political will for reform Low leverage at the consumer and corporate level – 15% private debt to GDP Young population – median age is 27 Preferred sectors: infrastructure, consumer, financials 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 2002 20032004200520062007200820092010 2011 2.0 0.6 Manufacturing wages (USD per hour) Mexico China 2.4 2.2 7 For illustrative purposes only Source: ILO, SHCUP, INEGI and Morgan Stanley Research / Newton research December 2012

9. 6 104 118 122 130 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 GDPQuality of overall infrastructure Quality of roadsQuality of air transport Quality of ports Brazil: GDP and Infrastructure Quality Ranking (ranking out of 142 countries, inverted scale, 2011) Brazil overtook the UK to become the world’s 6th largest economy in 2011 Consumption has been the driver of growth while industrial production has lagged. President Dilma’s focus now upon investment Catch-up in infrastructure investment required ahead of the World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016 Greater involvement of private sector is targeted Interest rates now at a historical low of 7.25% Consumer supported by demographics, salaries growing above inflation Preferred sectors: infrastructure, consumer 8 For illustrative purposes only Source: World Economics Forum Morgan Stanley Latam Economics

10. ASEAN – Asia’s brightest spot ASEAN = Association of South East Asian Nations. 10 countries ~ 600m people ASEAN’s GDP is over US$2trn; around 30% bigger than India’s GDP Investment to GDP ratios are on an upward trend Domestic demand supported by population growth Improving business environments 9 Source: Thomson Datastream, Capital Economics, December 2012 Share of population aged below 20 01020304050 Singapore Thailand China Brunei Vietnam Indonesia Burma India Malaysia Cambodia Philippines Laos (%) Source: Euromonitor, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, Newton research, December 2012 Asean disposable income growth, five-year Cagr Sources: CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, Newton research, December 2012 012345678 Total Thailand Singapore Philippines Malaysia Indonesia (%) Investment (% of GDP) Sources – Thomson Datastream, Capital Economics, December 2012 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 IndonesiaThailandMalaysiaPhilippines 2001 2012F

11. Newton has a rich history of investing in Emerging Markets Newton has invested in Emerging Markets for over twenty years Emerging market securities held across global equity and fixed income portfolios Emerging market growth remains a core focus for our global research team Frequent travel to meet with current and potential investments in Emerging Market countries 10

12. Our investment process Overview Emerging income strategy Client requirements Investment risk group Newton thinks globally, using themes Newton conducts proprietary global research Investment engine deliberately based in London Newton constructs single portfolios 11

13. Themes drive high conviction ideas 12 For illustrative purposes only Millicom International Cellular S.A.

14. Newton Emerging Income Fund Fund aims to yield at least 15% more than its FTSE ALL World Emerging Index For inclusion in the portfolio any holdings under consideration must have a prospective yield of at least 85% of the index Any holding whose prospective yield falls below a 30% discount to the index will be sold Concentrated portfolio of fewer than 60 stocks Transparent, straightforward portfolio structure Objective To achieve income with long-term capital growth FTSE All World Emerging Index Comparative index 13

15. Newton Emerging Income Fund Portfolio vs comparative index Country weightings (%) Comparative index FTSE All-World Emerging Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice, are for information purposes only and should not be construed as investment recommendations. Source: Newton, 31 December 2012 14

16. Newton Emerging Income Fund Portfolio vs comparative index Economic sector weightings (%) Comparative index: FTSE All-World Emerging Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice, are for information purposes only and should not be construed as investment recommendations. Source: Newton, as at 31 December 2012 15

17. Summary Emerging Markets offer diversification for equity income investors Emerging countries provide exposure to high growth potential Experienced investment team with wealth of knowledge Yield discipline ensures above average yield Newton has demonstrated strength in equity income investing 16

18. Newton Emerging Income Fund Performance as at 31 December 2012 *Fund launched 04 October 2012. Source: Lipper as at 31 December 2012. Please note that sector returns are likely to vary, depending on the timing of data extraction from Lipper Fund performance calculated as total return including income net of UK tax, net annual charges, no initial charge, in GBP The impact of the initial charge which may be up to 4% can be material on the performance of your investment. Performance figures including the initial charge are available upon request. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. 7.06% 4.70% 4.39% 17 NIM_AI007 Cumulative return since inception* (%) Newton Emerging Income Fund

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