Managed Investments / Unit Trust Market

This page provides useful background information on investing in unit trusts. When considering a unit trust, you must always read the prospectus for specific information. Bear in mind that the suitability of any unit trust will depend on the individual investor’s risk and return preferences. Inexperienced investors in particular are encouraged to consult a licensed investment adviser or broker for specific investment advice. A list of licensed brokers, investment advisers and unit trust managers can be obtained from us.

There are currently six licensed unit trusts in Fiji:

Colonial First State Income Fund

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income
Financial Year Ending	31 December
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	Quarterly (every 3 months)
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	$1,000
Thereafter	$250
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	Nil
Exit Fees (% if application amount)	Less than 1 year – 2%, 1-2 years – 1%
Management Fees	1.5%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Guardian Trustees Limited

Colonial First State Income and Growth Fund

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income and Growth
Financial Year Ending	31 December
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	Every 6 months
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	$1,000
Thereafter	$250
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	4%
Exit Fees	Nil
Management Fees	2%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Guardian Trustees Limited

Colonial First State International Fund

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income & Growth Fund
Financial Year Ending	31 December
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	Every 6 months
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	$5,000
Thereafter	$1,000
Maximum Amount	$20,00 per annum
Fees
Entry Fees	4%
Exit Fees	Nil
Management Fees	2.5%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Guardian Trustees Limited

Colonial First State Pasifika Fund

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income & Growth Fund
Financial Year Ending	31 December
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	Every 6 months
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	A$5,000
Thereafter	A$1,000 or more
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	5%
Exit Fees	Nil
Management Fees	2.5%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Guardian Trustees Limited

Fijian Holdings Unit Trust

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income and Growth
Financial Year Ending	30 June
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	6 monthly (31 January & 31 July)
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	1,000 units
Thereafter	Any amount
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	5.00%
Exit Fees	Nil
Management Fees	2.00%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Fijian Holdings Trust Management Limited
Trustee of the Fund	South Pacific Trustee Limited

Fijian Holdings Property Trus

Fund Details
Fund Type	Diversified Property Trust
Financial Year Ending	30 June
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	6 monthly (31 January & 31 July)
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	1,000 units
Thereafter	Any amount
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	4.00%
Exit Fees	Nil
Property Management Fees Management Fees	0.5% 0.5%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Fijian Holdings Trust Management Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Guardian Trustees Limited

Unit Trust of Fiji

Fund Details
Fund Type	Income and Growth
Financial Year Ending	30 September
Distribution
Dividend Distribution	6 monthly (15 June & 15 December)
Investment Requirements
Minimum Initial Investment Amount	100 units
Thereafter	Any amount
Maximum Amount	Unlimited
Fees
Entry Fees	2.00%
Exit Fees	Nil
Management Fees	1.00%
Trustee Fees	0.125%
Structure
Manager of the Fund	Unit Trust of Fiji (Management) Limited
Trustee of the Fund	Unit Trust of Fiji (Trustee Company) Limited