Bangkok--10 Jul--Aberdeen Asset Management Aberdeen Asset Management Co., Ltd., the current leader in foreign investment funds (FIF) in Thailand revealed that it has moved to the top- ranking in terms of FIF market share, having total assets under its management worth over 7 billion baht*. Robert Penaloza, CEO for Aberdeen Asset Management Co., Ltd., said “this is certainly very pleasing and a vote of confidence from Thai investors that our international range of products and capabilities suit the local investment and diversification needs" Aberdeen recently moved to daily dealing across its FIF funds which is also another first in Thailand. Penaloza added, "our local presence and own group product means we can remain at the cutting edge for our clients as well as keep them well informed of fund activity on a timely basis." At present, the total value of FIFs under Aberdeen management exceeds 7 billion baht,** comprising 3 FIFs as follows: Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Equities Fund Aberdeen World Opportunities Fund Aberdeen European Growth Fund For the newest FIF, Aberdeen Emerging Opportunities Bond Fund, the fund is currently in its IPO period : 4-17 July, 2007 * Based on total asset under management of 7,075,066,659.73 million baht as of 29th June 2007, source from AIMC ** Total NAV of Aberdeen’s FIFs as of 29th June, 2007Note to Editors: Aberdeen Asset Management Co., Ltd. is part of the Aberdeen Group, the global asset management group whose investments around the world hiked to US$164 billion as of 30th May, 2007. So far, the total assets of Aberdeen in Thailand sum up to US$2.4 billion. The Aberdeen Group has registered in London Stock Exchange, having 89 fund managers in total and 25 offices around the world. For more information, please contact: Khun Nontakorn Kijthanapaisan Tel. 0-2352-3332 [email protected]