Standard Life has reported strong returns on its investment products in 2009 and has predicted continued growth this year.

The company highlighted products in the UK equity fund range, including the Unconstrained Fund, which gave a return of 99 per cent to investors . The High Alpha Fund also returned 74 per cent while the Opportunities Fund retuned 58 per cent.

Reporting increased sales of 67 per cent around the world, Keith Skeoch, chief executive of Standard Life Investments, predicted the firm would continue its growth despite volatile markets around the world.

I am confident that Standard Life Investments will continue to build on the momentum of the past year, he said.

We are committed to expanding our global franchise and extending our client base to meet demand across a number of key product ranges and geographic regions.

Standard Life Investments recently boosted its Property Fund by acquiring a retail park in Scotland for £18.1 million.