Baillie Gifford

Funds investing in Japan, Europe and smaller companies were among the best performers in 2015 across sectors, but which strategies topped the chart and who struggled?

In response to market demand

Selected from five major regions

Investment Week asks managers where they believe the best opportunities and key risks lie in the forthcoming 12 months.

Rosemary Banyard wins Outstanding Contribution award

Rising stars of the industry

Private investments now 10% of portfolio

Managers joining from Veritas and Baillie Gifford

Tom Slater, co-manager of the £3.6bn Scottish Mortgage trust, will take over the role of head of the North American team at Baillie Gifford.

Baillie Gifford has appointed Praveen Kumar as manager of the Shin Nippon trust, replacing John MacDougall who moves to take up another role at the firm.