Investec UK sales director John Tevenan is leaving to take on a newly-created role at Jupiter.

Mining shares helped the FTSE 100 jump more than 56.81 points (1.1%) to 5,411.33 in early trading after copper prices hit a five-week high following the earthquake in Chile.

Martin Currie Global Energy fund manager Ruairidh Stewart has increased his exposure to shipping stocks in expectation of a delayed recovery.

Managers are growing increasingly cautious on short-term commercial property markets, with Ignis the latest to warn investors of a potential drop in capital values.

Aberdeen's Paul Atkinson is buying back into US healthcare stocks following the announcement of President Obama's insurance reforms.

Aegon manager warns of possible knock-on effect from struggling European countries

River & Mercantile's Hugh Sergeant believes investors are too focused on macro concerns and are missing out on top companies available at all-time low valuations.

AEGON Asset Management has launched its first absolute return fund to be run by its UK equity team.

Ignis has warned investors in its £510m UK Property fund to expect a short-term drop in capital values but believes returns will remain positive.

Nomura's Yasuhiro Mimbuta believes Japanese equities remain attractive despite facing a tough year in 2010.