Henderson is to close the offshore version of Charlie Awdry's China Opportunities fund following a redemption from a significant shareholder.
Alex Ingham has left Aviva Investors to join Lazard Asset Management where he will launch a small-cap emerging markets fund for retail investors.
First State Investments has made a move into the onshore fixed income space with the launch of a London-based emerging markets team, led by ex-F&C manager Helene Williamson.
This week's panel discusses the key themes currently affecting global emerging markets
Emerging markets are by no means a safe haven, but the problems these countries face are minor in comparison to those of the more developed world, writes Jerome Booth, head of research at Ashmore Investment Management Limited.
Liontrust is set to acquire the fund management business of Occam, including its emerging markets and Asia teams in a £3.9m deal.
GAM has expanded its range with the launch of a UCITS III emerging market equities fund.