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Harvest Fund Management Overview

Harvest Fund Management (HFM)(Chinese: 嘉实基金) Is one of the largest asset management companies in China with approximately $40 Billion USD under management.

Founding
Harvest was founded in March of 1999 upon approval by the CSRC. Currently, Harvest shareholders include China Credit Trust Co., Ltd., Lixin Investment Co., Ltd. and Deutsche Asset Management

Investment Expertise
Harvest Fund Management is a full investment solution provider, offering:


 * Fixed income strategies due in part to China’s bond market growth and maturity
 * Market neutral strategies due to regulatory allowance of futures hedging capabilities
 * QDII Funds that allow domestic Chinese institutions to invest in offshore foreign securities

International Investor and Partner
Deutsche Asset Management became a Harvest shareholder in 2005, starting with a 19.5% stake. In 2008, Deutsche Asset Managerment increased its stake in Harvest Fund Management to 30.0% ,

Harvest Global Investments (HGI)
In 2008 HGI was created to provide offshore China and Asian investment opportunities to international investors.

Introduction to the US Market
In 2012 Harvest became the first China based asset manager to create a joint venture with a US partner forming HarvestKrane HarvestKrane is focused on introducing Harvest’s China and Asian investment capabilities to US and Canadian investors. HarvestKrane provides:


 * An on the ground resource offering Harvest’s local China insight and knowledge tailored to the needs of the North American investor
 * A full service sales team offering both institutional and retail China investment solutions
 * A provider of new mutual fund products structured specifically for North American investment into China

Additional Reading:
http://www.jsfund.cn/

http://www.harvestglobal.com.hk/en/home/

http://www.harvestkrane.com/

http://baike.baidu.com/view/1058136.htm

https://www.db.com/ir/de/content/ir_informationen_2008_6593.htm