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Emerging markets now face a "cyclical point" in their development as the impact of loose monetary policy around the globe begins to wane, according to Jupiter CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts.

Jupiter's John Chatfeild-Roberts has warned investors not to get carried away with the euphoria surrounding equity markets, saying many companies are being kept afloat by low interest rates.

Jupiter has launched the Merlin Real Return fund for Algy Smith-Maxwell as it shuts the manager's Jupiter Equity fund.

Jupiter's Merlin multi-manager team, headed by CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts, have initiated a holding in Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund as they increase their exposure to 'global titan' corporates.

Strong retail fund flows in the first half of 2012 have driven Jupiter's AUM to £23.4m, exceeding analyst expectations as the group reported net profit of £31.2m for the period.

Jupiter is preparing to add a cautious product to John Chatfeild-Roberts' £7bn Merlin range, Investment Week understands.

Jupiter Asset Management CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts has revealed he has avoided buying investment trusts throughout his career because of liquidity issues within the sector.

Fund groups are scrambling to develop risk-rated propositions ahead of the RDR deadline at the end of this year, with major houses including Jupiter planning how to enter the space.

In this Q&A Merlin manager and Jupiter CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts explains his thinking on financials and his fears over the impact of quantitative easing.

Jupiter has launched its anticipated offshore versions of John Chatfeild-Roberts' Merlin range of fun...