Europe

Neptune has closed a further two productsin its range, bringing to an end a period of significant fund consolidation and restructuring for the firm.

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

Five funds to benefit from European tailwinds

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

GAM's European equities manager Niall Gallagher has predicted European equities could double in the near term as the region is supported by a number of tailwinds.

John Bennett, head of European equities at Henderson, has said he wished he could increase his weighting to small caps in his open-ended funds, as they currently offer the "best value in Europe".

Mirabaud Asset Management has expanded its European desk with the appointment of a Spanish equities specialist.

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged new Prime Minister David Cameron to undertake a 'fundamental reform' of Britain's relationship with Europe.

Crispin Odey's flagship portfolio sustained heavy losses last month after the manager appeared to be caught out by a move in the Australian dollar.