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Peter Fitzgerald, head of multi-asset retail funds at Aviva Investors, has named five hidden gem funds that add value to his portfolios, and which cannot otherwise be easily accessed by retail investors.

M&G's Tom Dobell has warned against what he sees as the "tiresome" rise in short-term trading, suggesting investors need to move away from "grazing" and hold stocks for longer.

M&G's Graham French has told investors last year was one of the toughest periods of his career as his fund underperformed amid a torrid time for commodities.

Wealth managers have been adding floating rate funds to portfolios as they seek more flexible alternatives to short duration bond offerings.

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The US government shutdown combined with growing concern over the country's debt ceiling have led to renewed fears US equity markets could sell off heavily if the impasse continues.

M&G Investments has expanded its bond team with the appointment of EMD specialist Claudia Calich.