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Illustration: Currency Bull Deposits

A Bull Deposit may suit you if you are seeking the opportunity of yield enhancement and are of the view that the FX rate^ of your desired currency pair is likely to move upwards to a certain level during the investment period.

You will need to select your desired currency pair, decide on the ceiling of FX rate which you believe the principal currency will reach or exceed and choose the investment term and principal. You'll then be advised of both the minimum and maximum interest rates that you can earn.

How does it work?

If the FX rate of your desired currency pair never touches the ceiling you set, your return will be calculated at the minimum interest rate on Maturity Date. If anytime before maturity, the FX rate of your desired currency pair reaches or exceeds the ceiling you set, your return will be calculated at the maximum interest rate on the Maturity Date. We will notify you if the FX rate touches the ceiling you set.

You hold the view that in the following year the AUD/USD FX rate will increase to reach or exceed 0.8550. You decide to invest in a Bull Deposit as there's a potential to earn a higher interest rate if your view is correct. After you select the principal, term, currency pair and the ceiling FX rate your Relationship Manager provides you with the following offer:


Example 1

You select the

Maximum and minimum interest rate

Ceiling is touched anytime before maturity

Principal

AUD100,000

Minimum interest rate: 1.00% p.a.

No
Interest = AUD1,000

Currency pair

AUD/USD

Ceiling FX rate

0.8550

Start date

15 Dec 2007

Maximum interest rate: 13.50% p.a.

Yes
Interest = AUD13,500

Maturity date

14 Dec 2008

You consider the offer in Example 1, however would like a higher minimum interest rate. You may ask us to quote on the basis that the minimum interest rate is 2.00% (see below).

Example 2

You select the

Maximum and minimum interest rate

Ceiling is touched anytime before maturity

Principal

AUD100,000

Minimum interest rate: 2.00% p.a.

No
Interest = AUD2,000

Currency pair

AUD/USD

Ceiling FX rate

0.8550

Start date

15 Dec 2007

Maximum interest rate: 11.75% p.a.

Yes
Interest = AUD11,750

Maturity date

14 Dec 2008


A standard term deposit with the same term and principal (interest rate: 6.50%p.a.) would earn AUD6,500 in interest.

After reviewing your offers, you decide which is more suitable and contact your Relationship Manager to contract the agreement.

^FX rate mentioned in this webpage refers to Spot Exchange Rate which is defined in Currency Linked Structured Deposit Terms and Conditions.

Important Notice: The illustration has been prepared for dissemination to you for information purposes only and any statements as to past performance do not represent future performance. The illustration does not purport to contain all matters relevant to any particular investment or financial instrument and all statements as to future matters are not guaranteed to be accurate. In all cases, anyone proposing to rely on or use the illustration should independently verify and check the accuracy, completeness, reliability and suitability of the illustration and should obtain independent and specific advice from appropriate professionals or experts. The illustration is not intended as an offer for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument.

Investment involves risk. Unlike traditional deposits, CLSDs have an investment element and returns may vary. Before entering into a CLSD with us, you should (i) consult your own advisers on the legal, regulatory, tax, business, investment, financial and accounting implications of the CLSD; (ii) carefully consider whether the CLSD is appropriate for you in light of your investment objectives, experience, financial and operational resources, and other relevant circumstances; (iii) understand the nature of the CLSD and the related contract (and contractual relationship) including, without limitation, the nature and extent of your exposure to risk; and (iv) understand any regulatory requirements and restrictions applicable to you. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a licensed or an exempt financial adviser, you should carefully consider whether the CLSD is suitable for you.

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