SLI toasts Equity Growth fund rating upgrade

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Standard Life Investments' (SLI) £320m UK Equity Growth fund has been rated AAA by Standard and Poor's.

Managed by Karen Robertson, the fund has produced a consistent track record of strong risk adjusted returns, says SLI. Over a three year period it has returned 28% versus a sector average of 15% according to Morningstar data on 1 September 2008. Jacqueline Kerr, head of Mutual funds at SLI, says the award adds to the strong reputation of the company’s mutual fund range, already recognised by Standard and Poor’s. “The AAA rating however is particularly impressive and reinforces the strength of the performance record built up by Karen Robertson and the UK Equities team she works with...

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