The fund groups JPM Cazenove tips to shine 2014

Investors looking at asset managers' shares should be buying into Jupiter, Schroders and Aberdeen this year, as major acquisitions and RDR continue to benefit the three businesses, according to JPM Cazenove analysts.

Analysts Rae Maile and Edward Morris said asset management firms in general can continue to flourish this year, even when the sharp run-up in share prices seen in 2013 is taken into account. "The sector performed well last year, and should investment markets continue to make progress this year, 2014 also offers the prospect of further upside," the pair said in their review of the sector. "Our preference remains for equity over bond exposure, and for financially strong, branded asset managers with good performance track records." Adding Jupiter to its Analysts' Focus List (AFL), JPM...