LONDON, October 30, 2009 — BNY Mellon, a global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been reappointed by CP2 Ltd, an innovative global thought leader in investment management, to provide fund administration services. CP2 manages approximately US$ 2.1 bn in infrastructure and equities funds on behalf of sovereign, pension and long term funds globally.

BNY Mellon's market leading private equity, hedge fund and fund of hedge fund administration capabilities allow clients to focus on their own core competencies and client relationships. The company's global strength, financial stability and its commitment to client service were the reasons CP2 mandated BNY Mellon for this important task.

Richard Rudenko, Global Head of Operations for CP2, said: "We selected BNY Mellon to provide fund administration services due to their experience, scale and institutional quality. In the current economic environment it was important to select a provider with high credit ratings and a strong balance sheet to ensure the safekeeping of our investment assets. BNY Mellon demonstrated its strength in all areas, including global capabilities."

David Aldrich, managing director and head of alternative investment services EMEA, at BNY Mellon said: "We are committed to supporting clients as they look to generate efficiencies from streamlining and consolidating their operational functions. BNY Mellon views servicing infrastructure investments as a key part of its current and future growth strategy. We are pleased to be able to partner with a high quality, established global infrastructure manager such as CP2."

CP2 has been analysing infrastructure assets since 1997 and prides itself on its disciplined codified investment process. This process has given them a strong track record of investment performance. CP2 focuses on the long term value of an investment and believe in the preservation of capital and cautious accumulation of wealth. Additional information is available at www.cp2.com.

BNY Mellon is a leading private equity and hedge fund administrator with over $210 billion in assets under administration and an extensive global presence, including locations in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom, as well as US offices in California, Florida, New Jersey and New York. In addition to alternative fund administration the company offers a wide range of cash management, foreign exchange, collateral management, trust, operational outsourcing and custody services to the hedge fund industry.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. BNY Mellon 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. BNY Mellon 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 $22.1 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $966 billion in assets under management, services $11.9 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.6 trillion per day. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.

This press release is issued by The Bank of New York Mellon to members of the financial press and media. All information and figures source The Bank of New York Mellon as at 30 September 2009 unless otherwise stated. The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, registered in England and Wales with FC005522 and BR000818 Branch office: One Canada Square, London E14 5AL
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