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CEO’S MESSAGEDear Valued PolicyholderFor the fi rst fi ve months of 2013, stock markets around the world performed well. Somemarkets even surpassed the highs set before the 2008 fi nancial crisis. However, towardsthe end of May, markets started to experience a correction and most major equity marketsended June in the red. Investors were concerned that the US will begin winding back itsbond-buying stimulus programme, more commonly known as “Quantitative Easing”.This and other potential risks such as China’s liquidity crunch are likely to cause somevolatility in the markets in the near term. On the positive side, risks from the eurozone have receded and global economies are generally expected to be on a path ofslower but more stable growth. Our fund managers will continue to be vigilant, closelymonitoring the developments in the market and making the necessary adjustments totheir investment portfolios.I take this opportunity to share with you that Great Eastern has recently set up the LiveGreat Advisory Council on health and wellness. The Council will provide best-in-classadvice and help us identify health and wellness trends as well as develop programmesfor our customers in their journey to better health.This Live Great Advisory Council is a signifi cant step in helping us fulfi ll our vision to bea LIFE company, and help our customers live healthier, better and longer.Yours faithfullyDr Khoo Kah SiangCEO (Singapore)Great Eastern Life Assurance Co. Ltd.For disclaimers, please refer to page 4.CEO’s Message1