UK

Ran fund since December 2009

Defends active management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) managers Martin Cholwill and Richard Marwood have identified some of the sweet spots for investors looking for equity income opportunities in an 'anaemic' growth environment.

'Defensive area of the market again'

Analysed more than 30 years of data

Attractive opportunities

Large-cap bias boosted year-to-date performance

Michael Clark, manager of the £1.1bn Fidelity MoneyBuilder Dividend fund, is forecasting UK dividends will increase by 10% in 2017.

Concluded remuneration consultation

Increased infrastructure and housing spending