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Aberdeen Named Canada's Fastest Growing Money Manager   |  January 15, 2010  

TORONTO, Jan. 15 /CNW/ -- Aberdeen Asset Management PLC has been recognized by the Benefits Canada Awards as "Canada's Fastest Growing Money Manager" in the $1 billion to $10 billion category.

Aberdeen manages over CA $3.3 billion in assets for a wide range of Canadian clients, as of Sept. 30, 2009. The asset manager recently opened an office in Toronto. Kimberley Woolverton joined Aberdeen as Business Development Manager -- Canada, to assist Renee Arnold, Senior Manager, Institutional Business Development -- Canada, in servicing the Canadian client base and developing future relationships in Canada.

The Benefits Canada Awards are designed to honour individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in the pension industry, and who have contributed to the retirement security of Canadian employees and their families. 
    
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of Aberdeen Asset Management,
comments:
   
"Aberdeen Asset Management has been active in the Canadian market for many years. Our investment managers and business development team have been visiting Canada for over 10 years to enable consultants, institutions and pension funds to become familiar with our investment approach and style. This award is a reflection of this work and recognition of Aberdeen's global investment expertise. We are committed to continuing to service our existing client base and to introducing Aberdeen's investment capabilities to new Canadian investors." 
    
 For more information about Aberdeen's capabilities in Canada, please call (416) 572-2020, or visit www.aberdeen-asset.ca
    
"Aberdeen" is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
    
For further information: James Thorneley (UK), +44-20-7463-6323, james.thorneley@aberdeen-asset.com, or Katie Cowley (U.S.), +1-215-405-2423, katie.cowley@aberdeen-asset.com, both of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC Web Site: http://www.aberdeen-asset.ca

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