The Fund invests primarily (at least 70% of its Net Asset Value) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities or equity-related securities of large and mid-capitalisation companies whose activities predominantly take place in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) and are listed, traded or dealt in on Regulated Markets worldwide. Large and mid-capitalisation companies are currently defined for the purposes of this policy as companies with a minimum market capitalisation of US$1 billion and a minimum free float of US$500 million at the time of investment. The Investment Manager may review this definition as considered appropriate.