EEA Fact Sheet April 2010

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    Investment Objective

    NAV YTD 1 Mth 3 Mth 6 Mth 12 Mth 24 Mth 2009

    per share % % % % % % %

    USD Class A 145.92 2.11% 0.79% 2.11% 4.30% 9.08% 19.64% 9.48 8.93%Euro Class A 136.64 2.05% 0.77% 2.05% 4.27% 8.81% 19.69% 9.48 7.32%GBP Class Dist * 106.02 2.19% 0.84% 2.19% 4.47% 9.17% 21.15% 9.51 9.49%GBP Class Acc 135.21 2.17% 0.82% 2.17% 4.41% 9.22% 21.48% 9.53 9.99%GBP Class A 124.80 2.07% 0.79% 2.07% 4.25% 8.72% 20.42% 9.00 9.60%USD Class Dist * 102.31 2.30% 0.94% 2.30% 4.49% 9.26% 20.15% 9.65 9.63%Euro Class Dist* 102.10 2.10% 0.82% 2.10% 4.19% 8.56%USD Class Acc 105.43 2.17% 0.84% 2.17% 4.61% 9.49%

    The aim of the EEA Life Settlements Fund (the Fund) is to provide a benchmark 8% annual net return on a stable long-term basis,with a target annual net return of 9% to 10%.

    * Distributions Reinvested

    EEA Life Settlements FundFact Sheet April 2010

    The United States life insurance market is estimated to have totalinsurance coverage of approximately US$21 trillion*. The valueof polices purchased by the Life Settlements industry isconsidered to be in the region of US$12 billion annually*.We believe that there is a sustainable and rapidly evolvingopportunity for Life Settlements to become a significantasset class appealing to a wide range of private andinstitutional investors.

    Market Overview:

    Fund size circa US$782,000,000

    Total Sum Assured circaUS$1,227,000,000

    593 polices held by the fund

    Policies issued by 92 Life Companies

    Average original life expectancy45 months

    Policies matured 104

    Average current life expectancy

    29 months

    More than 95% of NAV of life

    policies with life companies whose

    AM Best rating is at least A

    Average policy size US$2,069,616

    Cash from policies matured

    US$130m

    Fund Statistics - 1st April 2010:

    NAV per share performance at 31st March 2010

    USD Class A NAV per share since inception

    AnnualisedSince inception

    %

    Source: International Administration (Guernsey) Limited

    *Source: Conning Research & Consulting, Inc. (2009)

    Source: International Administration (Guernsey) Limited

    An Absolute Return, Historically Uncorrelated Investment SolutionAccording to Conning Research & Consulting, Inc. (2009) investors often view life settlements as a non-correlated asset, that is, changes inequities or fixed income markets do not affect life settlement returns.

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    This document is being directed only at persons who are professional clients or eligible counterparties for the purposes of the FSAs Conduct of BusinessSourcebook. Other persons should not act or rely on it in any circumstances. Your attention is drawn to the regulatory information and notices at theend of this document. Shares in the Fund are offered only on the basis of information contained in the Funds Offering Memorandum and Supplements.Any further information or representations given or made by any other person should be disregarded and, accordingly should not be relied upon.

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    Contact Information

    Important Information: This material is being issued by EEA Fund Management (Guernsey) Limited (which is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission to carry onthe restricted activities of promotion, subscription, dealing, management, advising and administration in connection with Category 1 Collective Investment Schemes and Category 2General Securities and Derivatives under The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 as amended), and has been approved by EEA Fund Management Limited(which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA").

    The Fund is not a recognised collective investment scheme for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 of the United Kingdom (the Act). The promotion of theFund and the distribution of this material in the United Kingdom is accordingly restricted by law. Therefore, this material is being directed only at persons who are professionalclients or eligible counterparties for the purposes of the FSAs Conduct of Business Sourcebook.

    This material is exempt from the scheme promotion restriction (in Section 238 of the Act) on the communication of invitations or inducements to participate in unrecognisedcollective investment schemes on the grounds that it is being issued to and/or directed at only the types of person referred to above. To the extent that this material is issued by EEA

    Fund Management Limited, shares in the Fund are only available to such persons and this material must not be relied or acted upon by any other persons.Any recipient of this material who is an authorised person may (if and to the extent it is permitted to do so by the FSA rules applicable to it) distribute it or otherwise promote theFund in accordance with Section 238 of the Act but not otherwise. Any recipient of this material who is not an authorised person may not distribute it to any other person.

    Reliance on this material for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity without professional advice may expose an investor to significant risk of losing the amount invested.This note does not provide or offer financial or other advice and should not relied on as such. Potential investors in the Fund should always seek their own independent advice. It isexpressly agreed that while all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure this document is accurate and up to date, no representations or warranties are given as to the reliability,accuracy or completeness of information. Any opinions expressed are judgments at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice. No liability is accepted for anydamage or loss, including loss of profit whether direct, indirect or consequential, in respect of the use of this material. Investors are reminded that the value of investments may godown as well as up and may be affected by changes in rates of exchange. Reference should be made to the Offering Memorandum and Supplements for full details. Pastperformance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Investments in the Fund do not provide capital guarantees like a deposit account and are not readily accessible. Therules on taxation can change and/or the tax treatment of the Fund could be challenged. Any person who is in any doubt about investing in the Fund should consult an authorisedperson specialising in such investments.

    Key FactsLaunch Date: November 2005

    Currencies: USD, Sterling and Euro

    Non-Eligible Investors: US Investors

    Valuation: Monthly

    Minimum Subscription: $50,000 / 25,000 /35,000

    Minimum Top Up: $10,000 / 5,000 /7,000

    Dealing Day: First business day of each monthSubscription: Monthly - complete instruction and cleared funds to be

    received three business days before deal dateRedemption: Monthly - instruction and complete documentation to

    be received by 15th of each month

    Initial Charge: Up to 5%

    Management Fee: 1.50% per annumPerformance Fee: Payable above 8% return, net of all fund charges and

    taxes, per annum (i.e. 37.5% to EEA, 37.5% toViaSource, 25% to the Investor)

    Manager: EEA Fund Management (Guernsey) Limited

    Marketing Agent: EEA Fund Management LimitedInvestment Adviser: ViaSource Funding Group, LLC, New Jersey, US

    Custodian: BNP Paribas Trust Company (Guernsey) Limited

    Sub Custodian and Escrow Agent: Bank of New York Mellon, New York, US

    Servicing Agent: Mills, Potoczak & Company, Cleveland, Ohio

    Administrator: International Administration (Guernsey) Limited

    Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP, Guernsey

    Accounting Date: 31st December

    Bloomberg Tickers: GBP A Class EPICLSA GUGBP Dist Class EPICLSS GUGBP Acc Class EPICLSC GU

    ISIN Codes: Euro A Class GB00B0MT9184Euro Dist Class GG00B1JROT74USD A Class GB00B0MT9309USD Acc Class GG00B4TH5937USD Dist Class GG00B2NW9S76GBP A Class GG00B2NBJC85GBP Dist Class GB00B0MT2Q49GBP Acc Class GG00B1P8D518

    UK Reporting Status: Yes

    Sales and Marketing:

    Peter WindersMarketing DirectorEEA Fund Management Limited

    t: +44 (0) 20 7553 2366e: [email protected]

    Institutional:Robert DrysdaleEEA Fund Management Limitedt: +44 (0)203 102 3436e: [email protected]

    UK Intermediaries:Yannis KatsisEEA Fund Management Limitedt: +44 (0)20 7553 2369e: [email protected]

    General Enquiries:Barry JohnEEA Fund Management Limitedt: +44 (0)20 7553 2367e: [email protected]

    Dealing and Administration:EEA Fund Management (Guernsey)LimitedPO Box 282Regency CourtGlategny Esplanade

    St Peter PortGuernseyGY1 3RHt: +44 (0)1481 740900e: [email protected]

    Fact Sheet April 2010

    Why Invest?

    Historically uncorrelated to traditional asset classes

    Low volatility

    Diversify and reduce portfolio risk

    Aims for absolute return

    Some specific risks associated with the Fund

    The underlying insured may live longer than expected

    The Fund may not have access to liquid assets

    There may be a delay claiming the death benefit due to

    missing policyholder / documentation

    There is a counterparty risk in respect of the solvency of

    the insurance companies

    Aims to achieve a benchmark net return of 8% per annum with a target net return of 9-10% per annum

    SEDOL Codes: Euro A Class B0MT918Euro Dist Class B1JRO77USD A Class B0MT930USD Acc Class B4TH593USD Dist Class B2NW9S7GBP A Class B2NBJC8GBP Dist Class B0MT2Q4GBP Acc Class B1Z2ZR9 www.eeafm.com

    Euro A Class EPICLSE GUUSD A Class EPICLSU GUUSD Dist Class EPICLBC GU