Lagging Japanese equity market proves challenging for Asia Pacific inc Japan funds
Currency exposure drives emerging market-focused portfolios to the top of IMA Global Bond Sector over one year
Pressure is mounting on absolute return managers to deliver what they promised investors - returns in all market conditions - as funds posted losses in the past year.
Richard Watts has struggled to maintain performance on the Old Mutual Select UK Mid Cap fund since taking it over from Ashton Bradbury last year.
Europe ex UK sector sees outflow of £126m as retail investors turn away from region
GEM Small Cap manager attributes performance to strength of investment platform
Shift into equities delivers average return of 26.8% over one year, with Henderson Global Strategic Capital top of performance tables over the period
Retail investors pull money out of UK All Companies but strongest managers in the group continue to deliver