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The US economy is better than generally perceived. US real GDP is expected to grow more than 3% in 2015. This would represent the fastest pace since 2005, and is expected to exceed growth in other developed markets.

M&G Investments is set to close its Global Real Estate Securities fund after the departure of manager Gillian Tiltman prompted outflows from the strategy.

Neuberger Berman has become entirely employee-owned once more after a management buyout to buy back the Lehman estate's stake in the firm.

Which asset class or event surprised you most?

Neuberger Berman has launched a long/short multi-manager fund for its Hedge Fund Solutions group.

What are the best ethical investment opportunities?

The ethics of bond investing

High Yield opportunities

Shareholders are pushing for corporate investment to spur topline growth. But poorly invested cash could pose a risk to markets, explains Neuberger Berman US manager Charles Kantor.

Neuberger Berman is to launch a European High Yield bond fund for recent hire Andrew Wilmont, as it bids to replicate the success of its $13bn (£8bn) US offering.