Global

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.

Broadly speaking, the investment story of 2013 so far has been one of soaring developed world equity markets but slumping bond returns. But how has that translated in terms of fund flows in the UK?

Jupiter's Merlin multi-manager team have added Jim Leaviss' M&G Global Macro Bond fund to their Merlin range as they adjust the portfolios over the summer period.

ON ASIA

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has named its top ten trades for this autumn as investors prepare for a tapering of QE in the US and a possible jump in interest rates.

CHINA

ON ASIA

Henderson is to change the investment policy of Matthew Beesley's International fund as well as renaming the vehicle to reflect its more concentrated investment approach.