d) the separate supervision of relevant persons whose principal functions involve carrying out activities
on behalf of, or providing services to, Clients whose interests may conflict, or who otherwise represent
different interests that may conflict, including those of the Company;
e) Removal of any direct link between the remuneration of relevant persons principally engaged in one
activity and the remuneration of, or revenues generated by, different relevant persons principally
engaged in another activity, where a conflict of interest may arise in relation to those activities;
f) Measures to prevent or limit any person from exercising inappropriate influence over the way in which
a relevant person carries out investment or ancillary services or activities;
g) Measures to prevent or control the simultaneous or sequential involvement of a relevant person in
separate investment or ancillary services or activities where such involvement may impair the proper
management of Conflicts of Interest
h) Operation of a “Need to know” Policy governing the dissemination of confidential or inside information
within the Company.
i) Access to confidential information is restricted to those who have a proper requirement for the
information consistent with the legitimate interest of a Client of the Company.
j) Chinese walls restricting the flow of confidential and inside information within the Company, and
physical separation of departments.
k) Procedures governing access to electronic and/or in hard copy data and information
l) Segregation of duties that may give rise to Conflicts of Interest if carried on by the same individual
m) Personal account dealing requirements applicable to relevant persons in relation to their own
investments
n) Prohibition of external business interests conflicting with the Company’s interests as far as the
Company’s officers and employees are concerned, unless prior Board approval is obtained
o) Appointment of Internal Auditor to ensure that appropriate systems and controls are maintained and
report to the Company’s Board of Directors
p) Establishment of the four-eyes principle in supervising the Company’s activities
q) The Company also undertakes on-going monitoring of business activities to ensure that internal
controls to prevent or manage Conflicts of Interest are appropriate
r) Establishment of in-house Compliance Function responsible for identifying and managing potential
Conflicts of Interests and reporting directly to the Board of Directors and Senior Management in
relation to the latter. The Compliance Function shall also update the relevant internal procedures and
ensure compliance with such procedures.
9.2. Inducements
The Company does not offer, solicit, or accept any inducements, other than the following:
a) A fee, commission or non-monetary benefit provided to or by a Client or a person on behalf of a Client;
b) A fee, commission or non-monetary benefit provided to or by a third party or a person acting on behalf
of a third party, under the following conditions:
i. the fee, commission or benefit is disclosed to a Client, prior to the provision of the relevant service;
and
ii. it is designed to enhance the quality of the relevant service to a Client and in line with Company’s
duty to act in the best interests of a Client;