LONDON, 5 December 2008 — Newton Investment Management Limited, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management, was today announced as the Global Equities Manager of the Year by Professional Pensions at its Specialist and Alternative Investment Managers Awards 2008.

Newton was short listed for three award categories: UK Equities Manager of the Year; European Equities Manager of the Year and Global Equities Manager of the Year. The awards are given to companies that Professional Pensions believes provide the best service, performance and innovation to UK schemes and their members.

Commenting on Newton's success at the awards, Helena Morrissey, Chief Executive Officer of Newton, said: "Newton's solid investment process has ensured strong returns throughout diverse market environments over the last 30 years. To be nominated for three awards in recognition of high quality service provided to the institutional market is a major achievement for any asset management company, particularly during the current turmoil, and we are pleased to be recognised for excellence across all areas of our business."

Newton Investment Management Limited is a London-based global asset management subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and part of BNY Mellon Asset Management. With assets under management of more than £34.6 billion, the company provides a broad range of award-winning investment products and services to individuals, pension funds, charities and corporations. News and other information about Newton is available at www.newton.co.uk.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $22.4 trillion in assets under custody and administration, approximately $1.1 trillion in assets under management and services approximately $12 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.

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