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Multi-manager interview: Fixed income still off the menu
F&C duo blend art and science for top returns
Multi-asset view: Government bonds remain under pressure
Emerging market debt and high-yield are looking most attractive for fixed income but overseas equities are looking most attractive
Multi-manager interview: Bambos Hambi on putting volatility at the centre of his range
SLI head of fund of funds management tells James Smith that the search for yield is the most pressing issue for the MyFolio fund ranges.
Upwards trends
Cherry Reynard looks at how multi-managers are protecting themselves from lurking threat of inflation.
Quality will out
Graham Duce says there are opportunities to access quality global emerging markets funds provided you know where to look.
Testing times
Paul Resnik says the days of the adviser operating without parameters are well and truly over.
Fit for purpose
Aviva Investors says it is essential for a financial advisers’ investment solution matches their attitude to risk process
Inflexible friends
S&P Capital IQ Fund Research says multi-asset funds with stricter mandates outperformed their flexible peers during 2012
Plus – and minus – points
Averages can hide some major bumps in the road and investors must be prepared to buckle themselves in for the ride.
Aberdeen's Graham Duce on reducing high yield and why he prefers boutiques
Aberdeen Asset Management co-head of multi-manager Graham Duce tells James Smith about why he prefers boutique asset managers and why he currently favours credit over government bonds.
David Jane: How real is the threat of protectionism?
Despite promises not to, many countries are restricting free trade
Philbin: The auto-pilot benefits of risk profiling
Richard Philbin says Risk profiling gives investors the best chance of reaching their goals
Morningstar OBSR: Why investors must be careful when selecting a multi-asset fund
Diane Earnshaw says investors must be aware of the variety and complexity of multi-asset funds before investing in one
Asset allocation outlook
Three leading multi-asset managers give their view on the outlook for next year
Schroder's Forest: Investing for income in a low growth world
Aymeric Forest says investors must diversify to maximise their opportunities for income
Why is the US dividing fund manager opinion?
With the market providing few clear signals, multi-managers are divided on the economic outlook for the US
Day in the Life: Gavin Haynes
Whitechurch Securities managing director Gavin Haynes on a typical day managing a range of discretionary funds
Old Mutual's Ventre: Why investors need to outsource for income needs
John Ventre on how to provide retirement income and total investment returns
JPM: Why service will be the defining factor post-RDR
Jamie Farquhar explains why the group is launching its first whole of market fund of funds range
What makes a good fund manager?
David Jane says it is key to match a fund manager’s personality to their investment mandate
Are infrastructure funds the income safe haven?
Joanne Ellul explores the risks attached to these funds.





