Managed funds

Shareholders in F&C's multi-manager funds have voted to merge with the Thames River Multi-Capital range run by Rob Burdett and Gary Potter.

Skandia has bought a £19m stake in the Liontrust Credit Absolute Return fund, spreading the investment across a number of portfolios.

Leading strategist Tim Bond left his position as head of asset allocation at BarCap this summer for a new role at Odey Asset Management.

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

Witan has handed Veritas an £80m global equity mandate after reallocating funds from the US and Japan.

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

Investors in the F&C Multi-Manager Distribution fund could see their income payouts increase if they agree to merge with the equivalent Thames River vehicle, led by Rob Burdett and Gary Potter.

Skandia's flagship Global Dynamic Equity fund has reached £1bn in size 18 months after launch.

In the latest Conjecture debate, our panelists from OPM and Thames River discussed multi-manager funds.