Global

Invesco Perpetual has renamed its £1.21bn International Equity product as the Global Equity fund in a bid to bring improved clarity and consistency for investors.

Baptism of fire sees UBS Global Allocation manager Andreas Koester deliver top-quartile returns through sharp market correction

Baring Asset Management's new Middle East and North Africa (Mena) fund has officially launched after raising $8m in its two week initial offer period.

OMAM Global Strategic Bond manager mixes consistency with questions, using flexibility in a diversified portfolio to outperform his peers

Martin Currie is to hire a new manager for its $255m Asia Pacific Sicav to work alongside Jason McCay and Richard Evans.

John Chatfeild-Roberts' Jupiter Merlin team has re-introduced Thames River's Global Bond fund into its £664m Balanced portfolio on the belief currency calls can enhance returns in 2010.

Investec Africa & Middle East manager Roelof Horne remains positive on prospects in the developing regions despite expecting the fallout from Dubai debt exposures to continue through 2010.

The growing number of China funds being launched warrants the introduction of a new IMA sector for the country, managers believe.

Manager favours South African consumer stocks and Asian/Central Europe financials

Barings' Khiem Do believes China's property sector presents one of the country's best investment opportunities despite growing concerns of a bubble.