Multi-asset

Newton is to launch a Managed Income fund to retail and institutional clients, giving investors a single port of call for access to strategies run by Tineke Frikkee, James Harries, Jason Pidcock and others.

Following the announcement of Robert Parker's latest wine scores, Scott Assemakis, managing director and founder of European Fine Wines, analyses the state of the asset class.

Oil major BP saw profits fall in the first quarter of the year, led by its downstream business, but has held its dividend at 8 cents per share.

Eclectica's Hugh Hendry has warned investors taking big bets on China are in line for huge losses, while Asia will be the focal point for the next market crisis.

Adviser firm Dennehy Weller & Co has launched a research-based fund platform for self-directed investors.

ENERGY

MAM Funds' Martin Gray (pictured) and James Sullivan, managers of the Miton Special Situations and Strategic portfolios, analyse key events in economies and markets in the first quarter of the year, and the outlook for a range of asset classes

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has reported a rise in profits owing partly to strong demand for energy which is keeping oil prices high.

Jupiter has launched the Strategic Reserve fund for multi-asset specialists Miles Geldard and Lee Manzi, aiming to deliver a total return with low volatility.

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