Tineke Frikkee grew the dividend on the Newton Higher Income fund by 3.5% in the 12 months to 30 June despite prominent banks, and oil and gas firms slashing their dividends.
BP is understood to be negotiating with China National Offshore Oil Corporation to sell a 60% stake in Pan America.
BP has denied reports from Russia that Tony Hayward is set to stand down.
Barack Obama and David Cameron said stricken oil giant BP should "remain a strong and stable company".
Invesco Perpetual head of investments Neil Woodford says it is 'reckless' to believe BP's $20bn compensation package will mark the end of the oil giant's worries.
BP is trying to raise $50bn to cover the cost of the Gulf of Mexico disaster, while the oil giant is also preparing to sue a partner in the Deepwater Horizon rig.