The fund managers

Standard Life plc, was established in 1825. A leading provider of long-term savings and investments, Standard Life floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 and is now a FTSE 100-listed company. Our funds are managed by Standard Life Investments which was launched as a separate company in 1998 and quickly established a reputation for innovation in pursuit of our clients’ investment objectives.

Standard Life Investments is a premier asset manager with an expanding global reach. Our wide range of investment solutions is backed by our distinctive Focus on Change investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence. As active managers, we place significant emphasis on rigorous research and a strong collaborative ethos. We constantly think ahead and strive to anticipate change before it happens, ensuring that our clients can look to the future with confidence.

As at 31 December 2010, Standard Life Investments managed £156.9 billion on behalf of clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, multi-asset solutions, fund-of-funds and absolute return strategies. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Standard Life Investments employs more than 850 talented professionals. We maintain a presence in a number of locations around the world including Boston, Hong Kong, London, Beijing, Montreal, Sydney, Dublin, Paris and Seoul. In addition, we have close relationships with leading domestic players in Asia, including HDFC Asset Management in India and Chuo Mitsui Asset Trust and Banking in Japan.

Our investors rank among some of the world’s most sophisticated and high-profile institutions. They include corporate pension plans, banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, fund-of-fund managers, endowments, foundations, charities, official institutions, sovereign wealth funds and government authorities.

Relevant links (links will open in a new window):

• Standard Life website
• Fund factsheets. Relevant factsheets are:
  • Standard Life Managed Cash Fund

HSBC Amanah is the global Islamic banking division of the HSBC Group, and was established in 1998 with the aim of making HSBC the leading provider of Islamic banking worldwide. With more than a hundred professionals serving the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas, HSBC Amanah represents the largest Islamic banking team of any international bank.

Relevant links (links will open in a new window):

• HSBC Amanah website
• Fund factsheets. Relevant factsheets are:
  • HSBC Amanah

BlackRock is one of the world's leading investment management companies, chosen by clients ranging from governments and corporates to advisers and individual investors. Their assets under management currently exceed $1.3 trillion.

BlackRock is fully focused on delivering a world-class range of investments, backed by rigorous risk management and exceptional service. They have expertise and funds in all key asset classes.

Relevant links (links will open in a new window):

• BlackRock website
• Fund factsheets. Relevant factsheets are:
  • BlackRock Diversified Growth Fund
  • BlackRock UK Focus Fund
  • BlackRock (50:50) Global Equity Index
  • BlackRock UK Equity Index
  • BlackRock Over 5 Year Index-Linked Gilt Index
  • BlackRock Over 15 Year Corporate Bond Fund

Trilogy Global Advisors is a specialist equity investment firm managing £10bn in global developed and global emerging market portfolios for institutional pension schemes in the UK and around the world.

Founded in 1999, Trilogy has two investment offices in New York and Orlando, Florida and a marketing and client service office in London. Trilogy is an independent firm affiliated to the AMG Group and its investment management team co-invest in the same products alongside its clients while also retaining significant equity stakes in the business. Trilogy’s investment strategy can be described as ‘risk-sensitive growth investing.’

Using a combination of quantitative screening and fundamental research, their process aims to identify companies with better-than-average earnings prospects but where they believe the growth is inadequately discounted in a company’s share price.

Relevant links (links will open in a new window):

• Trilogy Global Advisors website
• Fund factsheets. Relevant factsheets are:
  • Trilogy Global Diversified Fund