FALCON PRIVATE BANK - POLE POSITION AGAIN FOR FALCON GOLD EQUITY FUND AT THE LIPPER FUND AWARDS 2012
Zurich, Switzerland, 1 February 2012 - Falcon Gold Equity Fund has again received the prize for the best fund over five years in the Equities, Gold and Precious Metals sector at the Lipper Fund Awards 2012.
With its excellent long-term track record, the Falcon Gold Equity Fund has been one of the leaders in its category for years. The fund invests predominantly in shares of gold mining companies worldwide, but may also invest up to 25% of its assets in companies that are primarily active in the exploration, processing and marketing of other precious metals.
"Winning the Lipper Fund Award for the fourth time in succession reinforces our global positioning as an expert provider of fine private banking solutions for our clients" says Eduardo Leemann, CEO of Falcon Private Bank.
The fund is managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation, based in New York. Van Eck was founded in 1955 and was one of the first US asset managers to help investors enjoy the benefits of diversification by investing
internationally.
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FALCON PRIVATE BANK LTD. is an experienced Swiss private bank specialized in asset management for high net worth private clients and families. Its clients all over the world enjoy the benefits of over 40 years of experience in Swiss private banking and the financial strength and solidity of its owner Aabar Investments PJS. Falcon Private Bank has branches and representative offices in Geneva, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Falcon Private Bank Ltd. also holds 42.5% of bank zweiplus; the other 57.5% is owned by controlling shareholder Bank Sarasin & Cie AG.
AABAR INVESTMENTS PJS is a global investment company investing across industry sectors in attractive opportunities with significant long-term growth potential. International Petroleum Investment Company, an investment company wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, owns 95.3% of the shares in Aabar.
MEDIA CONTACT:
IRENE FRANCO
Falcon Private Bank Ltd.
Head of Communications, Media Relations
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irene.franco@falconpb.com
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