Wins in five categories

LONDON, 12 May 2009 — BNY Mellon Asset Management triumphed at the Pensions and Investment Provider 2009 Awards in London last week. The Group won five key awards across differing categories.

The Pensions and Investment Provider Awards recognises providers who have delivered excellent service to UK pension schemes over the previous year. BNY Mellon Asset Management won the much coveted award of Best DC Provider (Investment Only). In the Investment Provider categories, Newton scooped three of the four awards for which it was short listed: Best Active European Equity (ex-UK); Best Active UK Equity and Best Asset Allocation (for its multi-asset investment capabilities). In addition, Mellon Transition Management Services was awarded Best Transition Manager in the Scheme Services categories.

Commenting on the awards, Jon Little, vice-chairman of BNY Mellon Asset Management, said:
"We are pleased that BNY Mellon Asset Management featured so strongly as contenders for six award categories, and obviously delighted that we enjoyed success in five of these. Newton's thematic approach to investing has helped it navigate the difficult investment environment, especially over the last 12 months. The business is continually recognised for its consistent positive returns for investors. Mellon Transition Management continues to build on its strong record of world class client service and award winning capabilities.

"Competition was strong from our peers in the industry, but this achievement is testament to our belief that our multi-boutique structure, and broad range of investment capabilities, offers institutional investors best in class solutions and the highest levels of client service."

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 $48 billion, including assets managed as dual officers for The Bank of New York Mellon, Newton's group of affiliated companies 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.

Mellon Transition Management Services offers global transition management services designed to assist plans with their efforts to rebalance asset allocations, enter new investment strategies, or liquidate existing portfolios. Primary operations and trading desks are based in San Francisco and London.

BNY Mellon Asset Management is the umbrella organisation for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's affiliated investment management firms and global distribution companies.

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 $19.5 trillion in assets under custody and administration, $881 billion in assets under management, services more than $11 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.8 trillion per day. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.

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