INVESCO NAMED "BEST BOND GROUP" IN LIPPER FUND AWARDS 2009 - GULF REGION
Invesco Asset Management Limited, part of Invesco Ltd, one of the largest independent investment management organisations, today announced that it has been awarded "Best Bond Group" over 3 years at the 2009 Lipper Fund Awards - Gulf Region. Invesco was also selected for several 'best fund' categories at the awards ceremony held in Bahrain. Invesco has an office at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Nick Savastano, Associate Director, Invesco Dubai, said: "We are thrilled to win this award in the Gulf region. Invesco strongly believes in the growth potential of this hugely promising region and is fully committed to institutional investors throughout the GCC. We take pride in bringing an award-winning range of funds to the doorsteps of Gulf investors since 2005."
Apart from the Lipper Group Award for "Best Bond Group", Invesco was awarded in the following 'best fund' categories:
- Bond Pound Sterling, 3 years - Invesco Gilt Fund, A shares
- Bond Pound Sterling, 5 years - Invesco Gilt Fund, A shares
- Bond Pound Sterling, 10 years - Invesco Gilt Fund, A Shares
The Lipper Fund Awards are presented annually to recognise funds that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance in comparison with their peers. These awards are given to funds in 21 countries in Asia, Europe, MENA, and the Americas. Lipper designates award-winning funds in most individual classifications for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods.
Invesco opened its office in Dubai in November 2005 and has a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as an authorised firm.
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Invesco is part of Invesco Ltd, a leading independent global investment management company, dedicated to helping people worldwide build their financial security. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive worldwide investment management capabilities, including Invesco AIM, Atlantic Trust, Invesco, Invesco Perpetual, Invesco PowerShares, Invesco Trimark, and WL Ross. Invesco Ltd provides a comprehensive array of enduring investment solutions for retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world. Operating in 20 countries, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVZ. Additional information is available at www.invesco.com.
Invesco Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
For more information please contact:
John Hobday, FD
+ 971 (0) 50 464 8706
john.hobday@fd.com
Manash Bhuyan, FD
+ 971 (0) 50 841 9631
manash.bhuyan@fd.com
© Press Release 2009
