Managed funds

The recovery we have seen has been based on a more positive outlook for the global economy.

The panel discusses rise of multi-manager funds and their prospects for the future

Following the strong performance demonstrated by most main risk assets during 2009, the start of 2010 saw volatility return to the markets.

The Investec Multi-Asset Protector fund's protected floor has hit its initial launch net asset value after climbing over 25% since inception last year.

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Current asset allocation decisions are either very difficult, or very easy, depending on your time horizon.

John Husselbee's North Investment Partners has constructed its own structured note to effectively short government bonds across the manager's range of multi-manager funds.

Regulation is laying the foundations for funds of ETFs and greater adoption of these products among IFAs, writes Matthew Craig.

OPM Fund Management has made a slew of fund changes in the past month, with Investec Asset Management among the main beneficiaries.

All 138 funds in IMA Balanced Managed sector register positive returns over the past 12 months due to managers' increased equity exposure