Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conferences

April 29, 2009, New York - 8th Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

April 16, 2008, New York - 7th Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

April 18, 2007, New York - 6th Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

April 20, 2006, New York - 5th Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

April 21, 2005, New York - 4th Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

June 9, 2004, New York - 3rd Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference

June 9, 2004, New York - Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Awards

October 16, 2003 (4:00 p.m. New York) - New Germany Fund - Live Video Webcast Presentation

2nd Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference - April 10, 2003, New York City - The event was a tremendous success with over 400 members of the investment community and financial press in attendance. This year's theme included U.S. Closed-End Funds and Hedge Funds, thereby offering investors a broader range of investment opportunities. The keynote speaker of the conference was Dr. Mark Mobius, Managing Director of Templeton Asset Management. Lead sponsor of the event was Euronext and media partners were Institutional Investor and Financial Times. We will continue to include presentations from the top securities analysts, portfolio managers, and industry specialists.

1st Annual Closed-End Fund and Global ETF Conference - April 9, 2002, New York City - The conference focused on the advantages of investing in Closed-End Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds with presentations by top fund managers and analysts from the industry. Over 400 members of the investment community and financial press attended.