SAN FRANCISCO, December 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC ("Matthews"), the largest dedicated Asia investment specialist in the United States, has expanded its relationship with Pershing. Matthews' Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS fund range is now available on Pershing's Fundvest Platform.

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"Matthews has been at the forefront of providing investors with a broad range of strategies for investing in Asia," said Jonathan Schuman, Head of Global Business Development at Matthews. "We are excited to bring Matthews' distinctive investment approach to clients outside the United States who will benefit from our long-term focus on Asia."

About Matthews

At Matthews, we believe in the long-term growth of Asia. Since 1991, we have focused our efforts and expertise within the region, investing through a variety of market environments. As an independent, privately owned firm, Matthews is the largest dedicated Asia-only investment specialist in the United States. With $15.7 billion in assets under management as of November 30, 2011 and 13 investment strategies, Matthews employs a bottom-up, fundamental investment philosophy, with a focus on long-term investment performance. For more information please visit matthewsasia.com.

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Jonathan Schuman
Head of Global Business Development
jschuman@matthewsasia.com
Tel. +1-415-984-5366

Disclosure

This release does not constitute or contain an offer, solicitation, recommendation or investment advice with respect to the purchase of the Funds described herein or any security and such document has not been approved in any jurisdiction. Prospective investors should carefully review the information contained in the prospectus and simplified prospectus and consult their professional legal, tax and financial advisers as to the suitability of any investment in light of their particular circumstances and applicable citizenship, residence or domicile, including any tax or foreign exchange control restrictions. No securities commission or regulatory authority has in any way passed upon the merits of an investment in the Funds or the accuracy or adequacy of this information or the material contained herein or otherwise. Neither the prospectus nor the simplified prospectus has been approved in any jurisdiction where the Funds have not been registered for public offer and sale, including by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. This information is not, and under no circumstances is to be construed as, a prospectus, a public offering or an offering memorandum as defined under applicable securities legislation. Application for shares may only be made by way of the Funds' most recent prospectus which is available from Matthews International Capital Management, LLC. The Funds' shares may not be sold to citizens or residents of the United States or in any other state, country or jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to offer, solicit an offer for, or sell the shares.

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