Filed pursuant to Rule 433.  Registration statement nos. 333-184147 and 333-184147-01.

Exclusive meet and greet with Jim Rogers The Royal Bank of Scotland invites you to an intimate luncheon with accomplished commodities and stock market investor, Jim Rogers. Jim will share political, social and economic observations based on his worldwide travels and experience as a longtime commodities investor. Friday, January 18th, 2013 12:00pm -- 1:00pm The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel 1800 50th Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 Registration beings at 11:30am Hear from prominent commodities investor Jim Rogers on his current views and ideas. Learn how to use his ideas in an investment portfolio Space is limited, please RSVP early. www.rbs.com/etnus or 855.RBS.ETPS (855.727.3877) *Information contained on any website is not incorporated by reference in, and should not be considered a part of this document.

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