Multi-asset

2012 was a particularly tough year for some sectors, notably commodities and gold, as fears over global growth weighed on demand for materials.

Mirabaud Asset Management has launched a new multi-asset strategy called Dynamic Allocation.

The Schroders-managed West End of London property trust is seeking to raise over £100m via an AIM listing giving investors access to its Jersey-domiciled vehicle.

Premier has hired former Framlington CIO Neil Birrell to run its £63m Alternative Strategies fund, after co-manager Raj Hallen exited the firm.

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F&C Investments has launched the first capital protected RDR-compliant share class in the UK for its Lifestyle range and other multi-manager funds run by Gary Potter and Rob Burdett.

David North, head of asset allocation and head of global high yield bonds at Legal & General IM, is to leave the group after 12 years.

Apollo Multi Asset Management co-founder Steve Brann discusses the impact of the US deal to avert the fiscal cliff, and outlines his six key asset allocation decisions for 2013.

Psigma's chief investment officer Tom Becket outlines his five core investment themes for the next five years, with uncorrelated yield and emerging market growth featuring on his list of priorities.

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