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THE BIQ QUESTION

M&G's Graham French has told investors last year was one of the toughest periods of his career as his fund underperformed amid a torrid time for commodities.

Ruffer's Steve Russell and Hamish Baillie are holding 14% of their investment trust portfolio in cash as they remain cautious over the short-term outlook.

David North, Legal & General Investment Management's former head of asset allocation and high yield, is set to return to the fund management industry.

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Liontrust Asset Management has recorded its 13th consecutive quarter of net inflows, helping push assets under management to £3.4bn.

Harwood Multi Manager has revealed the ten most and least volatile funds in the IMA Global Sector over the past 12 months, amid renewed investor interest in the sector.

Schroders is to launch a global equity fund for managers Nick Kirrage and Kevin Murphy investing in stocks they feel are primed for a recovery in value, Investment Week understands.

Fidelity Worldwide Investment is to expand its equity income franchise with the launch of a Global Enhanced Income fund for manager Dan Roberts.