Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 10, 2009, Artio Global Investors Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release announcing preliminary assets under management as of November 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 and the attached exhibit is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 News Release issued December 10, 2009

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