Mott return a welcome surprise for advisers

The news Bill Mott is returning to day-to-day fund management will be a welcome surprise to his many...

The news Bill Mott is returning to day-to-day fund management will be a welcome surprise to his many advocates in the adviser community. Mott has been advising on the Credit Suisse income funds since he officially stepped down in 2003, but his hands-on influence has been sorely missed and the vehicles have steadily fallen down the performance charts. Although many advisers have largely been patient with successors Leigh Harrison and Errol Francis, the funds have slipped off buy lists in recent years. The group is currently still seeking a full-time replacement for the latter in an area do...