HSBC Specialist Funds Limited (the “Company”) - Dividend Declaration

Hamilton, Bermuda – 21^st, September 2021 - In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange HSBC Specialist Funds Limited (the “Company”), announces its dividend declaration. The full filing stated:

Please be advised of the following dividends approved by the Dividend Committee of the Directors of the Company on Friday, 17^th September 2021:

For shareholders of record as at 30^th September 2021 to be paid 7^th October 2021:

USD Short Duration Fixed Inc-Share Class AD               USD $0.119750 per share

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at 299-5978.

Monica Correia

For and on behalf of

HSBC Securities Services (Bermuda) Limited

As Secretary

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