Franklin

In the second part of this special Big Question, managers assess the risks and rewards of investing in this sector in the current climate.

Team celebrate fifth anniversary at the group

Richard Bullas, who co-manages the £193m Franklin UK Smaller Companies fund with Paul Spencer, said performance this year has been driven by companies at the bottom of the small-cap spectrum, but above the micro-cap space.

With the results of a referendum on UK membership of the European Union too close to call, we ask investment professionals for their views on the impact of a potential 'No' vote.

Sector expected to grow over next decade

Grant Bowers, manager of the Franklin US Opportunities fund, takes a closer look at the drivers for the healthcare and tech sectors.

Investors in the UK are beginning to realise they cannot ride the wave of optimism brought by the arrival of a Conservative majority government forever.

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

THE BIG QUESTION

Investment Quorum has unveiled a series of funds it is backing to navigate currency wars and unpredictable central bank action in 2015, said the group's CIO Peter Lowman.