Henderson

Henderson's Mark Harris has built a significant position in Middle East and African equities in his three multi-manager portfolios.

Henderson's head of equities Bill McQuaker comments on the coalition's ‘shotgun wedding' and why he is still bullish on equities despite the difficult times ahead.

RADAR ALERT

Henderson's Andy Beal is looking to increase his exposure to Chinese property, refuting any suggestion China is experiencing an asset bubble.

Bank of England governor Mervyn King yesterday set out his reasons for the overshoot of CPI inflation last month in a letter to new Chancellor George Osborne. They were all dubious, says Henderson chief economist Simon Ward.

Winterflood research claims liquidity issues are making smaller investment trusts less attractive to investors

Bond managers fear for gilts and sterling in the coming days and weeks as the markets react poorly to the reality of a hung parliament.

Gilts have rallied significantly into the Election, more driven by the UK by being associated with the core of Europe than the chance of a significant Tory majority.

Henderson plans to merge away five of its retail funds as the group implements a widespread rationalisation and revamp of its product range a year on from acquiring New Star.

Premier's Paul Smith has taken his funds' high-yield exposure to its highest ever level on an improved outlook for corporates.