Legg Mason's Income Optimiser fund ended last year with the lowest duration since its inception in December 2011, in an effort to mitigate the risk of further rises in government bond yields.
Kevin Doran, manager of the Brown Shipley Sterling Bond fund, identifies three issues facing the sterling corporate bond market this year
Top UK stockpicker Henry Dixon has warned fellow shareholders in Aberdeen Asset Management they face a tough six months, but said the longer-term outlook for the group remains strong.
Stock selection will be particularly important in the UK retail sector in future, according to Aviva Investors' Chris Murphy, after a number of high street stores started the year with disappointing results.