Giles Worthington has joined Smith & Williamson to run its European Growth trust, following the departure of Mark Pignatelli at the end of last year.
As China's economy continues to slow, the World Bank has warned Vietnam and South Korea could snap up more of China's share of the global export market. Annabelle Williams reports.
Multi-asset managers are reducing their UK equity positions on fears next May's general election could hit sterling and weigh on valuations.
You may see some scary sights this Halloween night, but none as terrifying as these global economic statistics.
M&G is to cut the annual management charge (AMC) on two of its Episode multi-asset funds by 5bps next month.
The growing chance of a party outside the established top three getting a key role in a coalition government is starting to spook managers, as UKIP in particular gains ground ahead of the general election.
M&G Recovery fund manager Tom Dobell has said his recent poor performance is down to stock selection rather than the size of his fund.
Sterling could fall much further against the US dollar if the UK's current account deficit is not addressed, bond managers have said.
Focusing on the hubbub over emerging market elections means investors will miss the best opportunities. Take China and Korea, which stand out as value havens, says M&G's Matthew Vaight.