fund managers

Clare Flynn Levy, CEO and founder of Essentia Analytics, argues understanding how behavioural bias negatively impacts investment decisions enables fund managers to identify their behaviours and refine their investment processes.

There is something faintly British about the way Aberdeen Asset Management is being talked about at the moment.

Rhys Davies, fixed interest deputy fund manager at Invesco Perpetual and manager of the City Merchants High Yield investment trust, explores what the recent rise in yields in the high yield market means for investors.

There is an unsaid adage in fund management about 'grey hair' and 'scars', which means up and coming talent in the industry can be overlooked in favour of those with a decade or two of investment experience under their belt.

Rising stars of the industry

Delegates at Investment Week's recent Bond Briefing gave their views on duration positioning, convertibles and the insurance sector.

FMYA: Highlights from the night

In pictures: Fund Manager of the Year

Investment Week celebrated the 20th anniversary of its flagship Fund Manager of the Year Awards at a glittering ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall last night.

Almost one fifth of investment trusts have changed managers in the last 18 months as a result of retirements, departures and greater board scrutiny, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).