Managed funds

Miton Group has agreed to acquire Darwin IM, with the latter's David Jane taking over the Miton Special Situations portfolio as Martin Gray leaves after 20 years.

Rathbones' multi-asset head David Coombs explains why he is seeking out property and long/short funds as diversifiers, while making the shift in to large caps.

Although inflation has been the dog that has not barked, it would be extraordinary if higher levels did not appear. Protecting against inflation is both cheap and wise, explains Glyn Owen, investment director at Momentum Global Asset Management.

Engaging for alpha

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has cut the price of its index tracker range, putting pressure on rivals who now charge more than double the price on some products.

ETF provider Invesco PowerShares has appointed Bryon Lake as head of EMEA for the business.

Henderson Multi-Manager Diversified

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

Newton Investment Management's veteran fund manager Iain Stewart said the past year has been the most difficult period he has experienced in almost three decades in the industry.

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