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Stuart O'Gorman had an impressive 2009 with the two technology funds he manages with Ian Warmerdam - Henderson Global Technology and New Star Technology - both generating returns over 47%.

As 2008 rolled into 2009, global investors were still recovering from the most traumatic of years, felt most acutely perhaps in emerging markets.

While Jorma Korhonen has faced a challenging market in the three years since assuming full control of Fidelity Global Special Situations, the manager's core stockpicking approach has remained resolute

The case for investing in emerging market equities as part of a diversified global portfolio remains compelling

Last year was a stellar year for emerging equity markets.

Rising equities, improving economic newsflow and corporate earnings put sector in good position

In what has been an extraordinary year for global equity markets, sterling investors have profited most from staying at home.

OBSR has awarded the JPM Emerging Markets Alpha Plus fund an A rating ahead of its addition to the Cofunds platform on Monday.

Latin American equities are undervalued relative to other emerging markets and are set to outperform Asian stocks in the near term, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.

Global emerging markets have had a stunning run since late March.