Analysis

Isaac and Gallenga had to radically change long-term views in mid 2007, a strategy that saw them return 9% (Libor plus 3%) in 2008

Aberdeen Emerging Markets is fully invested in well-established companies in the sector

Jupiter Merlin Growth and Thames River Equity Managed among the few vehicles avoiding widespread carnage in troubled active managed sector

Survey across 87 companies found 100% consensus

Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Cos and European Smaller Cos are two of just three funds to post positive returns over past three years

Group vows not to repeat errors made following 2005 Deutsche AM acquisition

Group prepares for 2009 by stepping up marketing efforts, countering yearly offshore losses with imminent launch of onshore mirror of GEM fund

M&G Gilt & Fixed Interest Income outstanding success reflects rise in popularity of gilts

F&C Special Situations manager takes a more diversified small- and mid-cap approach while navigating inherited portfolio through current volatility

Premier's specialist investment business has been buoyed by last March's recruitment of Mike Jennings and launch of the DSR-controlled portfolio