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BIPINF - BIPS Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund - Name change of BIPS

Release Date: 17/02/2012 07:06
Code(s): JSE BIPINF
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BIPINF - BIPS Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund - Name change of BIPS Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund ("Bips Inflation X") to RMB Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund ("RMB Inflation X") Bips Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund A portfolio in the Bips Collective Investment Scheme ("the portfolio") registered in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002 Share Code: BIPINF ISIN: ZAE000134185 ("Bips Inflation-X") NAME CHANGE OF BIPS GOVERNMENT INFLATION LINKED BOND FUND ("Bips Inflation X") TO RMB GOVERNMENT INFLATION LINKED BOND EXCHANGE TRADED FUND ("RMB Inflation X") 1. INTRODUCTION Participatory interest holders are advised that the name of Bips Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund will change to RMB Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund. 2. RATIONALE The name change is being conducted in order to provide clarity to investors and highlight the brand responsible for the issuance and day- to-day operation of the management company, scheme and the fund, Rand Merchant Bank ("RMB"), which is a division of FirstRand Bank Limited. 3. SALIENT DATES AND TIMES Declaration date Friday, 17 February 2012 Finalisation date in respect of the Friday, 24 February 2012 change of name of Bips Inflation X to RMB Inflation X Last day to trade in Inflation Friday, 2 March 2012 participatory interests in respect of the change of name of Bips Inflation X to RMB Inflation X Listing of and trading in new Monday, 5 March 2012 participatory interests on the JSE under JSE code RMBINF, ISIN ZAE000164513 and abbreviated name "RMBINFX" from commencement of business on Record date Friday, 9 March 2012 Dematerialised participatory interest Monday, 12 March 2012 holders will have their accounts at their CSDP or broker updated on Note: 1. The abovementioned dates and times are South African dates and times and are subject to amendment, any such amendment will be announced on SENS. 4. GENERAL INFORMATION Participatory interest holder`s attention is drawn to the following information: 4.1 The Company`s long name will change from "Bips Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund" to "RMB Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund" and the short name on the JSE Limited will be RMBINFX. 4.2 The Company`s JSE code will change to "RMBINF" and the ISIN code will change to ZAE000164513, both of which codes have been approved by the JSE. 4.3 For a period of not less than one year, the Company will reflect the former name "Bips Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund" in brackets beneath the new name of "RMB Government Inflation Linked Bond Exchange Traded Fund" on all documents of title and any announcements released on SENS. Johannesburg 17 February 2012 Sponsor: Bridge Capital Advisors (Pty) Limited Date: 17/02/2012 07:06:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

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