AXA IM's St John promises investors continuity as he prepares to take over from Thomas

Takes over at the end of the year

Tom Eckett
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Chris St John, portfolio manager at AXA Investment Managers, is relishing the challenge of taking over the £2bn Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund, despite UK equities being out of favour with investors.

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