MILWAUKEE and LONDON, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artisan Partners is pleased to announce that it has received two 2018 CAMRADATA Asset View Awards in the UK. Artisan Emerging Markets Strategy was ranked first in the Emerging Market Equity – Core All Cap (GBP) and Artisan High Income Strategy was ranked first within the US High Yield Bonds (USD) universe according to CAMRADATA’s IQ Scores as of 31 December 2017.

The CAMRADATA Awards apply five quantitative risk and performance calculations (excess return, information ratio, wins-losses, hit rate and drawdown strength) based on three-year data from the CAMRADATA Independent Quantitative (IQ) scores and rankings.

Andrew Marks, Managing Director and head of EMEA distribution for Artisan Partners, commented, “These awards are testament to our talent-driven business model that is designed to attract and retain talented investment professionals focused exclusively on active, high value-added investment strategies.”

About Artisan Partners
Artisan Partners is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of high value-added investment strategies in growing asset classes to sophisticated clients around the world. Since 1994, the firm has been committed to attracting experienced, disciplined investment professionals to manage client assets. Artisan Partners’ autonomous investment teams oversee a diverse range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes. Strategies are offered through various investment vehicles to accommodate a broad range of client mandates.

Award receipt does not constitute a testimonial or represent the experience of any individual client. Investments will rise and fall with market fluctuations and investor capital is at risk. Current performance may vary from the returns used during the evaluation period and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. CAMRADATA IQ Awards are based on a proprietary model applied to managers selected by CAMRADATA for each category and the benchmark used may vary from those primarily used by the investment managers within the category. Established in 2003, CAMRADATA provides institutional investors, including pension funds, insurers and consultants, with data and analysis to research and report on their investments.

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (APLP) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Artisan Partners UK LLP (APUK) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a registered investment adviser with the SEC. APLP and APUK are collectively, with their parent company and affiliates, referred to as Artisan Partners herein. In the United Kingdom, issued by APUK, 25 St. James’s St., Floor 3, London SW1A 1HA, registered in England and Wales (LLP#: OC351201). Registered office: Reading Bridge House, Floor 4, George St., Reading, Berkshire RG1 8LS.

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Artisan Contact:
Mike Roos
800.399.1770
mroos@artisanpartners.com