M&G

M&G's bond fund star Richard Woolnough said the impact of eurozone failure and the potential introduction of trade barriers by major economies are the two greatest threats to markets in 2012.

CHINA

M&G Investments bond manager Richard Woolnough has revealed he is currently favouring US treasuries over gilts, as the latter are already priced for more quantitative easing.

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CONTRARIAN

Fidelity Worldwide Investment's group chief investment officer has warned the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) is next in line to be downgraded by ratings agencies.

The decision by Standard and Poor's to strip France of its prized AAA-rating came as no surprise to a number of fund managers.

First State's Martin Lau has beaten stars including Invesco Perpetual's Neil Woodford and Neptune's Robin Geffen to see his Greater China Growth fund ranked the most consistent performer over the three years to the end of 2011.

As Brazil overtakes the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, Maria Merricks looks at the key drivers behind its investment potential.

As income-producing stocks struggle to make total returns, Steven Andrew uses his fund's ability to invest in bonds to outperform his peers.