J.P. Morgan Investor Services' International Capabilities Recognised by ICFA Awards

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London, 8 December 2008 – J.P. Morgan Investor Services was crowned "European Pension Fund Custodian of the Year" and "European Cash Management Provider of the Year" at the 2008 International Custody and Fund Administration European Awards. It was the third year running in which J.P. Morgan received ICFA’s cash management provider award.

The awards, which recognise service quality, achievements and commitment to the industry, were based on recommendations from by a panel of industry experts.

Francis Jackson, head of client management and business development in EMEA for J.P. Morgan Investor Services said, “We are delighted to have been recognised by our peers and by a highly-regarded industry publication like ICFA. These awards highlight our commitment to using all of the resources at J.P. Morgan to help meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

For more information about J.P. Morgan Investor Services, go to www.jpmorgan.com/visit/is.

About J.P. Morgan Investor Services
J.P. Morgan Investor Services is a premier asset servicing provider that helps institutional investors and alternative asset managers optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance revenue. Part of J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Investor Services leverages the firm’s unparalleled scale, leading technology and deep industry expertise to service investments around the world. It has $14.4 trillion in assets under custody and $5.4 trillion in assets under administration. For more information, go to www.jpmorgan.com/visit/is.

About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.3 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan, Chase, and WaMu brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.