Analysis

ON UK GROWTH

ON NORTH AMERICA

ON ASIA

ON JAPAN

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

ON BONDS

China/Greater China only became a separate IMA fund sector at the start of this year, recognising the growing number of vehicles focusing on this part of the world.

As the top-performing sector of the past year, North American Smaller Companies bested even technology, despite swings in market sentiment

In interviews conducted just before and after the release of the Q4 GDP numbers, most UK growth managers were in line with the consensus view the UK economy is unlikely to slip back into full recession.

French asset management firm Carmignac Gestion has announced its intention to expand into the UK market this year.