CitySavvy wins mandate to advise Invesco Continental Europe

London,  1 November 2010, – Corporate and financial communications agency CitySavvy, has been retained by Invesco Continental Europe, part of Invesco Ltd., a leading independent global asset manager, to advise it and manage public relations in particular across key pan-European financial media and in key local markets.

Globally Invesco manages more than USD 557.7 billion in assets through a comprehensive range of diverse investment strategies covering equities and fixed income markets as well as alternative asset classes (real estate, private equity) available through different investment vehicles (funds, segregated accounts, exchange-traded funds) and sub-advisory.

“We selected CitySavvy because of the firm’s combination of Continental European knowledge and financial services expertise,” said Carsten Majer, Chief Marketing Officer, Invesco Continental Europe.

The account will be led by Managing Director Ruth Reynolds and Account Manager Julian Rea. Krupa Parmar and Lisa Michelle Sørensen will also work on the account. CitySavvy won the mandate following a five-way competitive pitch.

“We are delighted to be working for such a powerhouse in the asset management world and are pleased with the opportunity to demonstrate our abilities across Europe,” says Ruth Reynolds, Managing Director of CitySavvy in the UK.

CitySavvy advises a wide variety of clients, including Gruppo Campari, Saxo Bank, EMCF, Empac, Deloitte, The Riverside Company, ARCADIS and ING Commercial Banking.  

About Invesco

Invesco Continental Europe is part of Invesco Ltd., a leading independent global investment manager, dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, Invesco provides a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world.  Operating in 20 countries, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVZ. Additional information is available at www.invesco.com