Investec

IMA's new definitions for Managed sectors are met with cautious approval, although some fund groups say more clarification is needed

Investec has launched a multi-asset fund for Philip Saunders and John Stopford which aims to provide a one-stop-shop solution for investors wanting emerging markets exposure.

Investment management firms' EMD heads at odds after country sees bonds downgraded to junk status.

EMERGING MARKETS

IPO RISKS

Investors could be faced with a plethora of fund charging models post-RDR as well as higher overall costs and ‘premium' prices for a top tier of better performing funds or specialist mandates.

Investec's Alastair Mundy has warned against investing in UK banks despite historically low valuations, with the threat of nationalisation looming large over leaders in the sector.

Investec's Jacob Robbins has joined Premier Asset Management as lead manager of the Premier Global Alpha Growth fund.

Emerging market currencies fell sharply during September after holding up pretty well through August. Developing market exchange rates even lost ground against the euro, despite Europe being the focus of market fears.

Investec's Alastair Mundy has said investor irrationality is helping his investment process but has warned on corporate profitability.