JOHCM

At a time when many established portfolios are facing questions over performance, manager exits and other issues, City Financial's new fund research service has identified seven funds as ones to watch over the coming months.

THE BIG INTERVIEW

JO Hambro Capital Management's emerging markets strategy is $100m away from soft-closure, according to the group's chief executive, while two other funds are also approaching capacity.

ONE TO WATCH

COMMENT

After a year of stellar returns from Japan, investors are concerned the Japanese equity funds that beat competitors in 2013 will not be able to deliver again this year.

QUICKFIRE Q&A

JO Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) is planning to grow its team of US-based managers and launch US equity funds as part of a push to bolster its presence in the region.

J O Hambro Capital Management's income duo James Lowen and Clive Beagles have said financial stocks still offer incredible value at current levels, amid growing interest in the sector.

UK managers have called into question domestic equity valuations, saying recent landmark events should act as a warning sign for investors.