F&C Thames River

SMALL CAPS

F&C Asset Management was one of the biggest losers in the FTSE 250 today after the group revealed a spike in outflows in 2011 and a dip in profits.

Thames River multi-manager duo Gary Potter and Rob Burdett have revealed the best and worst funds and sectors during the last quarter of the year, with absolute returns funds coming under fire once more.

MULTI-MANAGER

Small funds often outperform their larger peers, according to research from Thames River multi-manager heads Rob Burdett and Gary Potter.

The search for income has become increasingly difficult in a world of slashed dividends and low interest rates. However, Gary Potter, co-manager of the Thames River multi-manager range, has been looking for alternative sources of income less correlated...

Alain Grisay is to step down as F&C Asset Management's CEO next year, with Edward Bramson taking over his responsibilities in the role of executive chairman.

F&C's European manager Paras Anand is set to exit the firm at the end of the year.

F&C Investments has appointed a new head of emerging market debt following the departure of Helene Williamson to First State.

F&C's Ted Scott said if UK equities dive a further 5% they will be worth stockpiling, despite the risk of a double-dip recession.