Perpetual : Corporate Trust appointed as trustee to Australian Government impact investment fund

Media Release

Perpetual Corporate Trust appointed as Trustee for new Australian Government impact investment fund

1 July 2020

Perpetual's Corporate Trust division has been appointed as the trustee team1 for the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF), a new fund launched today by the Australian Government.

The EMIIF is a new approach for the Government in working with the private sector to meet Australia's developmental objectives. The fund will use a combination of investments and business support services to help small and medium enterprises in Australia's region grow.

The EMIIF will also adopt and promote a 'gender lens investment' approach, encouraging investment in enterprises that are women-led, provide products or services that benefit women, or adopt gender-friendly workplace policies.

Perpetual Corporate Trust General Manager, Glen Dogan said, "We are seeing a growing interest in social impact funds across the private and public sectors. The EMIIF is the first such fund for the Australian Government and we are delighted to be a part of this initiative".

"We are proud to play a part in the operation of the Fund, which will have a positive impact on gender equality, poverty alleviation and economic growth in the Indo-Pacific."

Perpetual Corporate Trust is providing the fiduciary and governance oversight for EMIIF's investments, partnering with a consortium of international investment management firms and other suppliers, to deliver the project.

"This is a significant mandate with an essential and influential Government department, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, reinforcing Perpetual Corporate Trust's position as the leading provider of trustee and RE services in Australia."

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About Perpetual

Perpetual is a financial services group operating in funds management, financial advisory and trustee services. Our origin as a trustee company, coupled with our strong track record of investment performance, has created our reputation as one of the strongest brands in financial services in Australia. For further information, go towww.perpetual.com.au.

About DFAT

DFAT works to make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous, to provide timely and responsive consular and passport services, and to ensure a secure Australian Government presence overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively. For further information, go towww.dfat.gov.au

1 The trustee for the EMIIF is The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perpetual

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