Thornburg Investment Management Obtains QDLP License in China

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Thornburg Investment Management has received a Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) license from the China Asset Management Association, enabling it to offer its investment solutions to qualified investors in China. This milestone, announced on July 21, 2022, is part of Thornburg's international expansion strategy in its 40th anniversary year. The company aims to provide diversified asset investment services to institutional and high-net-worth investors, leveraging its decades of experience in global investment and risk management.

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• Thornburg has secured a QDLP license, enhancing access to Chinese investors.
• The move aligns with Thornburg's strategy for international growth.
• The firm aims to attract institutional and high-net-worth investors in China.

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SHANGHAI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thornburg Investment Management ("Thornburg") today announced that its wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Thornburg Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited, has successfully filed for registration and has been granted a Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership ("QDLP") license from the China Asset Management Association. The license will give qualified investors in China access to a range of Thornburg's investment solutions, including its multi-asset, global fixed income and equity strategies.

"In our 40^th anniversary year, the approval of the QDLP license marks an important milestone for Thornburg in its international expansion," said Thornburg President & CEO Jason Brady. "As Chinese investors look for greater diversification, we believe our differentiated approach to active management, as well as decades of experience in global investment and risk management, will provide premium global wealth management and diversified asset investment services to institutional and high-net-worth investors in the country."

Thornburg Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited has assembled a dedicated team in Shanghai with deep expertise in business development and operations to serve the QDLP business. The team will provide services to qualified investors in China with support from its U.S.-based global management and investment teams, headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

About Thornburg

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions and sustainable investments. With US$42 billion in client assets as of 30 June 2022¹, the firm offers mutual funds, closed-end funds, institutional accounts, separate accounts and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg's world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors.

Thornburg's U.S. headquarters is in Santa Fe, New Mexico with offices in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.thornburg.com.

Important Information

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

This is not a solicitation or offer for any product or service. Nor is it a complete analysis of every material fact concerning any market, industry, or investment. Data has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but Thornburg makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy of such information and has no obligation to provide updates or changes. Thornburg does not accept any responsibility and cannot be held liable for any person's use of or reliance on the information and opinions contained herein.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal.

Outside the United States

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This material is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for or purchase any financial instrument. TIM Ltd. neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, persons to whom this material is communicated nor does it carry on any other activities with or for such persons that constitute "MiFID or equivalent third country business" for the purposes of the FCA Rules. All information provided is not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

This communication is exclusively intended for persons who are Professional Clients or Eligible Counterparties for the purposes of the FCA Rules and other persons should not act or rely on it. This communication is not intended for use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

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For Hong Kong: This article is issued by Thornburg Investment Management (Asia) Limited ("Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thornburg Investment Management. Inc. The Company is currently licensed with the Hong Kong SFC for Type 1 regulated activity, with the CE No.: BPQ208.

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This material has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

This document is for informational purpose only and should not intended to constitute any tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, insurance or investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product/service from the Company. The information provided is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market. Data has been obtained from sources considered reliable. Notwithstanding, the Company makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy of such information or opinion and has no obligation to provide updates or changes. The Company does not accept any responsibility and cannot be held liable for any person's use of or reliance on the information and opinions contained herein.

Investment involves risks. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product. You should not make investment decision solely based on this general information. If you have any queries, please contact your financial advisor and seek professional advice. All financial investments involve an element of risk.

For Mainland China: The content of this material is for reference only, and does not constitute a purchase offer, sale invitation, investment advice or promise, and should not be construed as a recommendation to adopt any investment strategy. The content was taken from sources reasonably believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publication. The company will not be responsible for errors or omissions in the content. All content can be changed at any time and without prior notice.

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Investments contain risk, including possible loss of principal.  No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is given by the company or affiliated companies or its respective directors, officers, representatives and/or employees as to the accuracy or completeness of the material, nor is it responsible for any direct or indirect losses caused by the content.

¹ Includes $40 billion in assets under management and $2 billion in assets under advisement as of 30 June 2022.

Media Inquiries
Michael Corrao
Director of Global Communications
Thornburg Investment Management
Tel: +1 505 467 5345
Email: mcorrao@thornburg.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Thornburg Investment Management obtaining a QDLP license?

The QDLP license allows Thornburg to offer investment solutions to qualified investors in China, marking an important step in its international expansion.

When did Thornburg announce its QDLP license acquisition?

Thornburg announced its QDLP license acquisition on July 21, 2022.

How does the QDLP license benefit Thornburg's business?

The license enables Thornburg to provide diversified investment services to institutional and high-net-worth investors in China.

What types of investment solutions will Thornburg offer in China?

Thornburg will offer multi-asset, global fixed income, and equity strategies to qualified investors in China.

What is Thornburg Investment Management's strategy for international growth?

Thornburg's strategy includes leveraging its expertise in global investment and risk management to attract investors outside the U.S.