Threadneedle honoured at Lipper Fund Awards 2009

Threadneedle were crowned Best Overall Group in Mixed Assets category at the Lipper Fund Awards 2009. The results, which were announced last night at a ceremony in London, also saw the Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Companies fund pick up first prize in the Lipper Global Equity European Small and Mid Caps Sector.

The Lipper Awards recognise funds and fund groups which have delivered consistent superior investment performance. The awards are also a useful benchmark for investors when it comes to choosing which funds to invest in, especially given the increasing choice available on the market.

Sarah Arkle, Chief Investment Officer at Threadneedle, commented: "We're extremely proud to be recognised by the Lipper Awards in this way. Winning Best Overall Group in Mixed Assets demonstrates how our continued emphasis on creating the best products and having the finest people working for us has enabled a breadth of capabilities across asset classes to make us a market leader. It also highlights Threadneedle's commitment to outperforming against competitors and offering our clients cutting edge investment expertise.

"I'm especially happy that the Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Companies fund has been singled out for specific praise, Philip Dicken and the team consistently work hard to ensure the fund continues to provide award winning results within a difficult economic climate".