With interest rates still at an all-time low and increased confidence in equity markets, the UK equity income sector remains in the spotlight for investors seeking income and the possibility of capital growth.
Modest improvements in economic indicators suggest equities could have hit their nadir, says Bob Doll, BlackRock's vice chairman and chief equity strategist for fundamental equities.
Schroders has promoted Rory Bateman to the role of head of European equities, replacing Gary Clarke who left for J.P. Morgan earlier this year.
UK managers have been ramping up their mining exposure, pointing to demand in emerging markets which could lift the sector's share prices even if the West experiences a double-dip recession.