Schroders' Louisa Lo says a drop in exports will see Asian markets affected by the Western downturn.

MFS Investment Management's James Swanson says companies must spend if they want to compete.

Threadneedle's Philip Dicken says a bleak European outlook is is cause for caution, but not excessive negativity.

The Trojan Income fund's Francis Brooke says UK investors should shun volatility for the best returns.

Premier's Simon King says UK firms need to look beyond the UK to prosper.

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Threadneedle manager attributes strong performance of Equity & Bond fund to Asia and emerging market holdings and focus on volatility.

Chuck Royce's small-cap-focused US firm has track record spanning four decades.

Better-performing peripheral markets offer some protection during difficult few months in Asia ex Japan sector.