GLG Partners

Can Abenomics help Japan attract investors?

GLG has recruited an additional manager for its Japanese equity team following a sharp rise in assets within its Japan CoreAlpha strategy.

GLG has hired veteran European fund manager Rory Powe as it moves to expand its product range with a European long-only fund.

GLG Partners has promoted Jack Barrat to co-manager of its Undervalued Assets fund.

At a time when many established portfolios are facing questions over performance, manager exits and other issues, City Financial's new fund research service has identified seven funds as ones to watch over the coming months.

GLG has hired a new co-manager for its top performing Strategic Bond fund to work alongside managers Jon Mawby and Steve Roth.

Generational changes in fund management do not, by nature, occur often.

CREDIT CYCLE

ONE TO WATCH

After a year of stellar returns from Japan, investors are concerned the Japanese equity funds that beat competitors in 2013 will not be able to deliver again this year.