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At Aberdeen, asset management is our business. We are a pure asset management company managing assets for third parties, allowing us to focus solely on their needs, without conflicts of interest. We now manage over £176.9 billion (as at 31 August 2011) of third party assets from our 31 offices in 24 countries around the world.
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Independent and owner-managed, Artemis opened for business in 1997. Its aim was outstanding investment performance and client service. All Artemis’ fund managers still share these two precepts — and the same flair and enthusiasm for fund management. The company has grown to the extent that it now manages an asset base of some £11.1bn (as at 31 October 2011). This is spread across a range of 14 unit trusts, an investment trust, hedge fund products, a venture capital trust; a SICAV and both pooled and segregated institutional portfolios. The Artemis philosophy requires our fund managers to invest in Artemis funds. This means that our fund managers' interests are directly aligned with our investors.
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BlackRock is committed to providing its clients with an unparalleled range of investment opportunities from actively managed funds and trusts designed to maximise out performance to highly efficient indexing strategies. Our commitment to investment excellence is anchored in a shared culture that always places client’s interests first. As of 30 September 2011, BlackRock's assets under management total US$3.35 trillion (£2.14 trillion), across equity, fixed income, cash management, alternative investments, multi-asset and advisory strategies. BlackRock’s offering has been recognised in 2011 to date with over 118 first-placed industry awards received globally. (This tally of awards is correct to 15 October 2011 and does not include iShares ETF products.)
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Fidelity Worldwide Investment is a global leader in asset management, providing investment products and services to individuals and institutions in the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Established in 1969, we have over 5,000 staff in 24 locations and manages or administers client assets of US$257.3bn (as at 30 September 2011). Fidelity has over 7 million customer holdings and manages more than 740 equity, fixed income, property and asset allocation funds. The company’s fund managers receive research from one of the largest proprietary research teams, based in 12 countries around the world. Fidelity Worldwide Investment is an independent asset management company.
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Established in 1934 to administer the estates of Alexander Henderson, the first Lord Faringdon, Henderson Global Investors (Henderson) is a leading independent global asset management firm. The company provides its institutional, retail and high net-worth clients access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, property and private equity. With its principal place of business in London, Henderson is one of Europe's largest investment managers, with £65,430 million assets under management (as at 30 September 2011) and employs around 1,100 people worldwide.
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We manage £54.7 billion in assets¹ on behalf of consumers, intermediaries and professional investors through a broad product range. Based in Henley-on-Thames, Invesco Perpetual’s highly-regarded investment management team is focused on finding attractive investment opportunities in all market conditions. At the heart of their approach is a belief in active fund management; building portfolios based on thorough research and analysis to identify the investment opportunities they consider most likely to provide the strongest long-term returns. Invesco Perpetual forms part of Invesco Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent global investment managers, dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. ¹Total assets managed by Invesco Perpetual’s Henley-based investment centre to 30 September 2011.
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Investec Asset Management is a specialist, independent provider of active investment products and services to institutional and individual investors. Established in South Africa in 1991, the firm has been built from a small start up into an international business managing US$94 billion (as at 31 March 2011) on behalf of third party clients. The business has grown organically from domestic roots in Southern Africa to a position where we proudly serve a growing international client base from the Americas, the UK and Continental Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Africa. We employ over 125 investment professionals. The firm is still managed by its founding members, representing continuity and stability throughout the firm’s successful growth. The firm seeks to create a profitable partnership between clients, shareholders and employees and our aim is to exceed our clients’ investment and client service expectations and to manage their money to the highest possible standard.Investec Asset Management is a significant component and independently managed entity within  the Investec Group, which is listed in London and Johannesburg.
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Launched in 1985 as a specialist boutique, Jupiter has grown to be one of the UK's most successful and respected investment management groups. We currently manage assets spread across a range of UK and offshore mutual funds, multi-manager products, hedge funds, institutional mandates and investment companies. Jupiter has gained a reputation for achieving out performance across a broad variety of portfolios specialising in different markets, including UK equities, Europe, global financials and emerging Europe. It's this consistency which has earned us over 200 awards* in recent years; including the What Investment Fund Management Awards 'Winner of the Best Group Award**’ and the Old Broad Street Research Ltd (OBSR) 'Outstanding Investment House Honour***’. *Includes Jupiter Unit Trust Managers Limited and Jupiter Asset Management Limited. ** Awarded to Jupiter Unit Trust Managers in June 2010 and 2009. *** Awarded to Jupiter Asset Management in September 2009  
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Since 1931, when we launched the UK’s first unit trust, we have believed in offering our clients straightforward products together with clear and balanced information to help them make the right investment decisions for their needs.
You’re in good hands -Currently we look after over 395,000 investors and have over £194 billion under management. Our fund managers are highly skilled specialists who don’t simply follow the latest investment fashions. Instead, they each have their own individual and rigorous approach based on delivering the best results for their clients’ investments over the long term. As at 30 September 2011
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Neptune Investment Management believes that truly active management offers the best opportunity for superior returns. At the core of Neptune’s approach is its team-based, proprietary research, which encompasses macroeconomic and global sector analysis. The investment philosophy is based on Neptune’s belief that the world of equities should be viewed at a global sector level, rather than using the more traditional regional, benchmark-driven approach.

Neptune was founded in 2002 and offers a range of equity funds to private investors, advisers and institutional clients. Neptune is privately owned, with employees and directors holding over 75% of the Company. Find out more

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BNY Mellon Asset Management's asset management model encompasses the investment skills of world class specialist asset managers, including Insight, Newton, Standish, and Walter Scott. Each of these specialists enjoys complete investment autonomy and are amongst the most advanced and highly regarded names in asset management.
Based in London, Newton is perhaps the best known of BNY Mellon Asset Management’s specialist asset managers. It has built its reputation on the integrity of its team-based, global thematic approach. As one of the pioneers of thematic investing, Newton identifies themes and trends that are influencing, or are likely to influence, economies or stock markets across the globe. These themes direct analysts and investment managers towards opportunities across the world.
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At Schroders, asset management is our business and our goals are completely aligned with those of our clients - the creation of long-term value. We manage £204.8 billion (EUR 226.7 billion/$328.7 billion) on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income and alternatives. We employ 2793 talented people worldwide operating from 32 offices in 25 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2011
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Standard Life Investments is a premier asset manager with an expanding global reach. Our wide range of investment solutions is backed by our distinctive Focus on Change investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence.  As active managers, we place significant emphasis on rigorous research and a strong collaborative ethos. We constantly think ahead and strive to anticipate change before it happens, ensuring that our clients can look to the future with confidence. As at 30 June 2011, Standard Life Investments managed £157.0 billion* on behalf of clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, multi-asset solutions, fund-of-funds and absolute return strategies. As a result, Standard Life Investments is recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of investment solutions to retail investors.
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Thames River is a multi-boutique asset management group established in 1998 with expertise in both multi-manager and single strategy funds, including absolute return funds. Following its acquisition by F&C in 2010, Thames River now functions as the funds business of F&C Group and is responsible for the distribution of products managed across the Group to Independent Financial Advisers, wealth managers and other wholesale intermediaries.  F&C Group have assets under management of £103.2bn as at 30 September 2011.
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Threadneedle is a leading UK-based asset manager. Founded in 1994, we manage more than £65 billion (30 September 2011) of assets for a wide range of clients. Our aim is to provide investment solutions that combine superior returns with clear risk control and excellent service.   Our approach is active, results-driven and determined. We’re distinguished by our relentless quest for the very best ideas, performance and returns for our investors. Investors choose us for the value we add, our disciplined and rigorous approach, our track record and our complete commitment to excellence in client service. Find out more