Liontrust

With passive vehicles once again in the spotlight as the price war hots up, managers explain how they use the products and comment on the expanding smart-beta marketplace

Ex-journalist Bates to be co-manager

Some managers still remain committed to asset class

After months of capital outflows and uncertainty, the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates in September could provide emerging markets with some respite.

Emerging market assets have seen another sharp summer sell-off and while this year's edition has been more violent than the past three, the causes are rather familiar.

Equities look compelling

Liontrust's Jamie Clark explores how challenger banks have fared in their aim to create more competition.

Mark Williams, co-manager of the Liontrust Asia Income fund, explains how China's recent troubles signify the beginning of a difficult rebalancing period for the country.

Anthony Cross, co-manager of the Liontrust Special Situations fund, argues investors may need to show substantial resolve when picking stocks for the long term.

Jamie Clark, co-manager on the Liontrust Macro UK Growth and Macro Equity Income funds, names his favourite transformational stocks in the telecommunications sector.