KCIC core values cement the gateway's building blocks.

Knowledge driven:
We provide intelligence for investment and we monitor country risks.

• We develop our knowledge base by specializing in:
  1.  macroeconomic analysis;
  2.  quantitative modeling;
  3.  sector specialization; and
  4.  risk analytics.
• We are realistically aware of:
  1.  the imperfect nature of emerging markets; and
  2.  the importance of diligently assessing risks.
• Our vision is grounded in thorough research. Our research capabilities enable us to:
  1.  stay ahead of trends;
  2.  find opportunities; and
  3.  identify and mitigate risk.
• To identify, monitor, and actively manage the risks inherent to emerging markets investing, our in-house researchers methodically assess the economic performance of Asian economies, with a focus on long-term drivers of growth and business cycle developments.
• Our research is a unique combination of in-house economic and fundamental analysis, which provides us with a holistic framework, and allows us to develop the broad view needed to place opportunities in the right context.

Specialization:
We are a “five products per year” and not a “20 ideas a minute” organization.

• Asia is what we do. We think the “New Silk Road” is the correct door into the future. We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our area of specialization.
• We focus on the development of a broad offering of products across asset classes, rather than on placement and distribution.
• We believe in being selective innovators, and we scrutinize every opportunity with a high degree of thoughtful skepticism.
• We focus on opening a limited number of new doors every year:  our selective approach enables us to assess the risks involved in investing in emerging markets, and to develop a selection of handpicked investment ideas every year.
• We believe in having the courage to say “no” — even at a late stage — if we become uncomfortable with any aspect of the transaction.

Human capital:
We are committed to a culture of excellence.

• We believe that our human capital is critical to our success.
• Our world-class team allows us to compete internationally and to address client demands with innovative solutions.
• We develop our human capital continuously, and we strive to outperform our global peers through training and incentives.

Interest alignment:
We believe in our investments and invest in our beliefs.

• We invest our own resources in our ideas and in every opportunity we offer to our clients, and we remain invested alongside our investors.
• We believe that understanding and managing risks comes before focusing on the returns.
• We work together: we build a strong relationship with our partners, clients and shareholders.
• We believe in shared accountability for both our successes and shortcomings.

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