Shares rose across Asia overnight on positive manufacturing data from China, which analysts said marked a turning point for the region.
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It has almost gone unnoticed, but Chinese indices have begun to outperform amid a difficult August for equity investors.
Canada Life Investments has hired Nigel Kennett from Nomura International as senior fund manager on the UK equities desk.
Ashmore Investment Management, an emerging markets specialist, has launched a SICAV fund investing in Turkish equities.
UK income managers may be set for a huge boost if Vodafone agrees to sell its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless, but any deal could create longer-term problems for the UK dividend market.