Investment

With the majority of selectors recommending the same 20% of funds, FE's Mika-John Southworth explores why 'big brand' funds continue to be favoured despite performance issues.

Justin Christofel, portfolio manager and member of BlackRock's multi-asset strategies team, reveals how he made his first investment at the age of just 14 and why the group's team approach helps keep fund manager emotions in check.

Welcomed by the AIC

Upgraded UK and European forecasts

Manchester - 18 October; Birmingham - 19 October; London - 20 October

Surveyed investment banks and asset managers

Found 'excessive' use of non-monetary benefits

Milway taking over as lead manager

Hemphill stepping down from chairman role

As part of expansion in the region