Allianz RCM Global EcoTrends Fund

Allianz Global Investors brings together a distinctive network of investment firms, each with its own dedicated resources and specialised area of expertise. Whilst most asset management firms manage all their investments in-house regardless of the type of fund, at Allianz Global Investors we ensure that our funds are managed using the most appropriate company within the Group.

Our equity funds, for example, are managed by RCM, the specialist global equity company of Allianz Global Investors. With offices strategically located in the US, Europe and Asia, investment opportunities are identified by RCM’s global research platform of sectorbased career analysts. This investment philosophy was founded in the 1970s and continues to be the cornerstone of RCM’s process. Because RCM places such importance on understanding the stocks selected for the funds, they have developed an innovative research resource known as Grassroots®. Using a field force of over 300 independent researchers, Grassroots® blends original market research with investigative journalism in order to uncover and measure demand in the market place for specific products and services. We believe this provides RCM with an information advantage in identifying potential investment opportunities.

Our bond funds are managed by PIMCO - the global fixed income company of Allianz Global Investors and one of the world's leading fixed income fund management companies. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO’s offices today are also located in London, Amsterdam, Munich, Toronto, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong and Tokyo. PIMCO has 897 employees including 322 bond experts covering all market sectors. As well as retail investors, the company manages assets for central banks, multinational corporations and individual investors. PIMCO’s Total Return Fund is the world’s largest actively managed bond fund - $102bn as at 30th June 2007 (please note this fund is based in the US and is not available to UK investors). Performance is based upon a long-term investment philosophy that focuses on active decision making. The company pioneered the Total Return strategy which seeks consistent returns without unduly increasing risk. The resultant emphasis on capital preservation offers investors the potential for income and capital growth. In the last nine years, PIMCO has won 20 prestigious awards including the 2007 High Yield Bond Manager of the Year Award from Pensions Management.

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