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At the launch ceremony of the MPF Investment Education Campaign today (May 20), the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) introduced the "JJ Five" Band to the public. Members of the "JJ Five" Band are five cartoon characters whose mission is to introduce the five types of MPF funds to the public through a lively and interesting approach. They will explain the characteristics and risk levels of each type of funds to assist MPF scheme members in particular to better understand the unique features of each fund so that they can map out an investment portfolio that best suits their needs.
Speaking at today's ceremony, the Chairman of the MPFA, Hon. Henry Fan Hung-ling called on MPF scheme members to better manage their MPF investment through regular reviews.
Mr Fan, accompanied by MPFA Managing Director Mrs Diana Chan and special guest Mr Chan Wing-luk, officiated at the ceremony.
Members of the "JJ Five" Band are as follows:
Name of Funds that Characteristics
character it represents of this type of Funds
Kam Ka Po Capital Earns interests slowly
Preservation
Funds
Kam Ka Ching Guaranteed With guaranteed
Funds returns; need to take
note of the terms
and conditions
Kam Ka Pong Bond Funds Earn stable returns
Kam Ka Kwan Mixed Assets The risk levels
Funds depend on the
proportion of equity
and bonds
Kam Ka Chun Equity Funds High potential returns,
but with relatively
high risk, too
The "JJ Five" Band will take part in a series of promotion initiatives, including TV Commercials, radio programmes, a thematic website and an investment booklet. The radio programmes on Commercial Radio have started since 14 May 2007.
In coming months, the "JJ Five" Band will participate in a series of district tours to disseminate MPF messages throughout the territory.
Ends/Sunday, May 20, 2007
Issued at HKT 18:57
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