UK equities

Insynergy is to add an emerging markets equity income fund to its product range, aiming to offer exposure to a range of alternative dividend payers.

INFLATION

The MPC is highly unlikely to raise interest rates this week but will begin to hike in the second quarter as GDP improves, says OMAM's Ashton Bradbury.

ON UK GROWTH

Peter Lees has boosted the performance of the F&C UK equity fund since taking over in April 2009.

Neptune's Ted Alexander has turned over almost 100% of his UK Equity fund since taking over the mandate three months ago.

Revera's Glen Nimmo says next year is likely to be one of steady share price appreciation as strong cash flows passed back to shareholders are reinvested into the market.

Innovative new national pension scheme called NEST seeks attentive, well-established fund managers willing to work hard for a small amount of money but lots of prestige.

Rensburg's Paul Spencer has turned over 15% of the UK Mid Cap Growth trust to ramp up exposure to UK domestic stocks.

F&C's Paul Carne has taken an overweight equity position across his four-strong Lifestyle range.