IMA

Managers Harker and Edwards break from 2008 position to outperform Japan peer group

The IMA is to close the UK Zeros sector on 30 September and move the five funds into the Specialist category.

Bonds continue to dominate UK net retail sales although equity funds are starting to gain ground, according to IMA sales figures for July.

Manager highlights essential differences between US and UK and Europe as RMBS-based Monument Bond launches at UK retail space

Diverse sector at the forefront of downturn over past year, with just eight funds producing positive returns to investors

Following the recent failures of the banking system, the Walker Review rightly recommends greater transparency and engagement

All 14 vehicles in European peer group hit double-digit returns over the past six months, bouncing back from a difficult 2008

Manager James de Uphaugh heads up one quarter of boutique's award-winning fund

Managers believe the easy money has been made in the IMA £ Strategic Bond sector and opportunities will prove harder to find in future

Investec fund uses Ucits III to stand out from its peers