Multi-asset

ALTERNATIVES

Canny investors should have heeded the "clear signal" to buy equities in December, as they are set to rise despite the threat of a bear market in bonds, said Investec's Max King.

Artemis Global Energy fund managers John Dodd and Richard Hulf have shifted their portfolio more towards mid and large cap holdings as the fund gains assets faster than expected.

Allianz Global Investors is to launch a range of risk-rated multi-asset funds in response to growing demand for "outcome-orientated" solutions.

Schroders has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Global Multi-Asset Income fund for recent hire and multi-asset head Nicolaas Marais.

Consumer group Which? has listed absolute return funds and task-based income protection cover among a list of 'financial products to avoid'.

BOUTIQUE FOCUS

The chief executive of Arch Financial Products (AFP) has hit out at Capita after the board it appointed to administer the Arch Cru cells hit him with a £26.6m lawsuit.

Gary Hutcheson, managing director of Ignis Real Estate, reveals where the best value lies in this income-driven asset class.

Ben Gutteridge, director, fund research at Brewin Dolphin, urges investors to stick with long/short strategies despite their recent run of disappointing performance.