Childs attains Citywire AA rating

Chris Childs has achieved an 'AA' rating from Citywire, based on the risk-adjusted performance for the 3 years to 30th June 2009 on the F&C High Income Fund.

The F&C High Income Fund blends fixed interest bonds/debentures and equity investments with a derivative overlay. Childs is also responsible for the F&C Active Return and various other Alternative Investment products.