Director Declaration

Ashmore Group PLC
25 April 2007


Ashmore Group plc
Notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14

Notification is made in compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 that on 24th April
2007, Ashmore Group plc (the 'Company') was advised that Michael Benson,
Chairman of the Board of Directors  of the Company, has been appointed,  with
effect from 24th April 2007, an independent non-executive director of Morse plc
('Morse'), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange.  In addition to his
role as a non-executive director, Mr Benson has been appointed to the Audit,
Nomination and Remuneration Committees of Morse.

For further information, please contact:



Mark Grimwood
Company Secretary
Ashmore Group plc
20 Bedfordbury
London
WC2N 4BL


020 7557 4100




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