In the first of a two part series, managers reveal the plays that have contributed to their performance since January.
Franklin Templeton Investments' Michael Hasenstab has boosted exposure to Hungary in the $60bn Templeton Global Bond fund, meaning the overall company is likely to hold more than 10% of the country's government debt.
Some Barclays shareholders are expected to vote against the pay of its top executives at the bank's annual general meeting on Friday.
The Bank of Japan has announced further asset-purchases as part of its latest bid to end 20 years of deflationary pressures - but how significant is its recent change in tack?
Tineke Frikkee, portfolio manager of the Newton Higher Income fund, explains why the debate between UK and global equity income is past its sell by date.