Explanation：Asset balance refers to the market value of pension assets.
For investment trusts：
Asset balance refers to the value of investment units in a portfolio as of the most recent date indicated (which varies depending on a particular investment product), and is the value of those units after redemption fees and adjusted for expenses such as partial redemption charges.
For non-life insurance：
Asset balance refers to the realizable value as of the date indicated. The disbursement amount upon death of policyholder differs from the stated value.
For life insurance：
Asset balance refers to the market value with redemption fees applied.
For deposit products：
Asset balance refers to the total sum of principal and interest.
| * | When a switching transaction has been executed, the asset balance of the product which is purchased is not reflected until the given switching transaction has been settled. |
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| * | Contributions are regarded as cash awaiting settlement on the day following the first business day on which a contribution has been made. |
| * | Contributions are reflected in asset balances the day following a settlement date. (Actual settlement dates vary depending on the given investment product.) |