fund managers

Follows departures of high profile 'star managers'

In the first of a new series of interviews with some of the industry's key Investment Influencers, Investment Week talks to Brewin Dolphin head of research Ben Gutteridge.

Asset markets have proved unpredictable and, in some cases, highly irrational since the start of this year. As multi-asset managers, we tread a fine line, writes multi-asset manager Justin Christofel at BlackRock.

Some 45 managers named

Clare Flynn Levy, CEO and founder of Essentia Analytics, argues understanding how behavioural bias negatively impacts investment decisions enables fund managers to identify their behaviours and refine their investment processes.

There is something faintly British about the way Aberdeen Asset Management is being talked about at the moment.

Rhys Davies, fixed interest deputy fund manager at Invesco Perpetual and manager of the City Merchants High Yield investment trust, explores what the recent rise in yields in the high yield market means for investors.

There is an unsaid adage in fund management about 'grey hair' and 'scars', which means up and coming talent in the industry can be overlooked in favour of those with a decade or two of investment experience under their belt.

Rising stars of the industry

Delegates at Investment Week's recent Bond Briefing gave their views on duration positioning, convertibles and the insurance sector.