Global

Cavendish CIO seeks growth companies that outperform in all market conditions Cavendish focuses on growth with global scope.

Global funds were the best selling portfolios in June, attracting record interest from investors, the Investment Management Association (IMA) said.

Threadneedle manager attributes strong performance of Equity & Bond fund to Asia and emerging market holdings and focus on volatility.

Better-performing peripheral markets offer some protection during difficult few months in Asia ex Japan sector.

Yields on 10-year UK government bonds dipped below those of US treasuries for the first time in two years today as financial markets began to price in a US default.

Jeremy Tigue's £2.1bn Foreign & Colonial investment trust's half-year report shows its holdings in listed private equity drove performance, accounting for 11% of returns.

ON ASIA

Changing environment for dividends in global market prompts portfolio shifts.

Low profile fund from family-run firm proves quietly successful in IMA Global sector

Former SWIP portfolio manager Divya Mathur will head up Martin Currie's forthcoming India fund, which is likely to come to market next year when there is sufficient investor appetite for the product.