Bridgehouse Asset Managers Launches New Retail Collaboration with Greystone Managed Investments Inc.

New Relationship Will Leverage Greystone's Canadian Fixed Income Expertise Further Enhancing Bridgehouse's Lineup of World-Class Investment Solutions

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Bridgehouse Asset Managers (Bridgehouse) has entered into a new retail collaboration with Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (Greystone) to provide Greystone's established investment capabilities to retail investors in Canada, Bridgehouse President Carol Lynde announced today. The new collaboration will leverage Greystone's Canadian fixed income expertise further enhancing the Bridgehouse lineup of world-class investment solutions.

Bridgehouse partners with investment managers who practice active management and possess established capabilities and strengths. Defined by a history of growth and development, Bridgehouse continues to expand its platform of independent managers, offering Canadian investors more investment solutions designed to build long-term wealth.

Regina-based Greystone is a privately owned, institutional investment manager with more than 26 years of experience that spans a variety of asset classes, including a long and impressive track-record in managing over $10 billion in active Canadian fixed income mandates.

"Independence is a key advantage in money management and we believe the Canadian investor will benefit from Greystone's expertise and competitive edge," says Lynde. "We are excited to forge this new relationship with a like-minded, independent firm that has deep roots in Canada."

Greystone CEO and CIO Robert L. Vanderhooft says of the collaboration: "This relationship allows us to focus on what we do best—managing money—while leveraging the sales, marketing and operational expertise of Bridgehouse in the Canadian mutual fund space. We look forward to offering clients another high quality investment solution on which they can confidently build their portfolios."

Each company's individual operations and business lines will not be impacted by the new retail collaboration.

About Bridgehouse Asset Managers:
Bridgehouse Asset Managers (Bridgehouse), a trade name of Brandes Investment Partners & Co., offers time-tested investment solutions to Canadians, leveraging the expertise of world-class investment managers. In everything it does, Bridgehouse is committed to partnering with investment professionals to help Canadians reach their financial goals and become smarter investors.

Bridgehouse is defined by its:

• Independence in ownership and thinking, which enables it to truly align with clients' goals, and do the right thing for client portfolios and businesses today and tomorrow.
• Dedication to advancing investor knowledge, demonstrated through its commitment to developing investor knowledge initiatives that help Canadians make informed decisions.
• Commitment to its community, dedicating time and financial support to charities that positively impact the lives of Canadians and make a real difference in their communities.

For more about Bridgehouse, visit: bridgehousecanada.com

About Greystone Managed Investments:
Founded in 1988, Greystone Managed Investments Inc. is a privately-owned, Canadian institutional investment manager. Employee-controlled, the firm is one of Canada's 10 largest money managers¹ with over $33 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2014). Greystone offers in-house expertise in fixed income, Canadian equities, U.S. equities, international equities, infrastructure, real estate and mortgages. Greystone is headquartered in Regina, with offices in Toronto, Winnipeg and Hong Kong.

For more about Greystone, visit: greystone.ca

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1} Benefits Canada, May 2014, Top 40 Money Managers based on Canadian pension assets as of December 31, 2013.

SOURCE: Bridgehouse Asset Managers

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