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Threadneedle gov't bond boss Fitzsimmons exits

by Emma Dunkley on May 24, 2012 at 11:06

Quentin Fitzsimmons, head of government bonds and foreign exchange at Threadneedle, is leaving the firm after nearly nine years to take a career break.

Henderson's Beal: the stocks I'm turning to for Tiger growth

by Caelainn Barr on May 23, 2012 at 12:19

Chinese policy is geared to encourage consumer spending and Andy Beal, manager of the Henderson Asian Growth investment trust, outlines the stocks he's backing to capture this growth. 

Investec Wealth & Investment profit dips on restructure costs

by Dylan Lobo on May 17, 2012 at 07:50

(Update) Investec's wealth arm saw a 4.2% fall in profit on restructuring costs, while its specialist banking arm saw a 30% slump in earmings. However, it funds business had a record year. 

Fund of the Week: Smith & Williamson Far Eastern Growth Trust

by Frank Talbot on May 16, 2012 at 17:34

Thinking of shopping for a bargain?  It could be a dangerous game.

Citywire Selection: are the underperformers bouncing back?

by Matthew Goodburn on May 16, 2012 at 00:01

We take a look at Citywire Selection’s 20 biggest underperformers in 2011 and analyse their fortunes in 2012 based on their performance this year to the end of April.

Alpha or beta for Asia Pacific?

by Emma Dunkley on May 09, 2012 at 12:23

Our readers pit the best alpha and beta strategies against each other.

Will chasing higher alpha save Witan Pacific?

by Sarah Miloudi on May 09, 2012 at 08:21

After six years Witan Pacific has cut its ties with Nomura, but analysts are unconvinced that its new strategy will trigger an automatic re-rating.

Fidelity South East Asia

by Matthew Goodburn on May 07, 2012 at 11:26

Fidelity South East Asia manager Allan Liu has been increasing his exposure to domestic facing companies in China, as the country continues its gradual shift away from an export-focused business model to a domestic one.

Hugh Hendry: China panic to replace morbid Europe fascination

by Chris Sloley on May 02, 2012 at 00:01

The top Alt Ucits manager breaks a two-year commentary silence and reveals why he is bullish on the US ahead of China, the reasons good managers get fired and why Japan is doomed.

Barings hires HSBC's Chang to front Asian Debt push

by Emma Dunkley on May 01, 2012 at 14:52

Baring Asset Management has hired HSBC Asset Management's Sean Chang as head of Asian Debt to spearhead the firm's concerted push into this market.

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