Analysis

Ecclesiastical Amity Corporate Bond is currently ranked seventh of 52 funds in its peer group

Subordinated debt controversy undermines sector

Seven out of 106 performers deliver positive returns in precarious peer group, though poor performance may force many to reassess risk

Credit Suisse manager calls bottom for small and mid caps

Speculation over effects of swine flu pandemic on global markets rife as FTSE 100 and Dow Jones take a dip

Aberdeen's American Growth manager favours technology and financials stocks

ClearBridge US Appreciation manager sees value of keeping longer-term view, citing tradition and growth fundamentals as key to performance

Government intervention may be the end of manager exodus to offshore domiciles

Catch-all Active Managed sector's results are as varied as the investment strategies adopted by its managers

Absolute UK Equity Market Neutral head is one of many AR managers who remain wary of the newly established sector's integrity and future