Analysis

This is a single premium investment bond that aims to increase the value of the investment. It provi...

F&C UK Equity Income manager uses a rare underweight position in banks among yield-focused offerings to bring top returns over the past year

New Star manager Gledhill expects bond markets may take the next 18 months to pick up but believes his portfolio can withstand difficulties

Multi-managers have questioned claims Mena funds are uncorrelated to developed markets and many are concerned over timing of launches

King's radical management changes on L&G European took trust from bottom quartile over five years to second position over past three months

Pioneer bond manager believes Congress plans to shore up US mortgage lenders shows commitment to alleviate housing crisis and credit crunch

Swip LatAm manager has produced best UK-domiciled fund return over three years on his portfolio, highlighting Brazil as strongest market in the region

Top-performing bond managers have been taking on some additional risk in recent months, moving away from ultra-cautious stance taken during the crunch

HSBC Open Global Return manager reduces exposure to fixed income and equities to maintain top-quartile ranking during market volatility

Franklin Templeton fixed income co-manager ends 10-year avoidance of US dollar on Sicav and Oeic portfolios as the currency continues to gain strength