Hermes

Six weeks on from its annus horribilis, Tesco continues to split opinion among UK stockpickers.

With interest in Asian equity funds having dwindled in recent months as concerns over emerging markets escalate, Premier Asset Management's Simon Evan-Cook outlines the portfolios he still backs in the region.

Former Old Mutual Asset Managers(OMAM) chief investment officer Eoin Murray has joined Hermes as head of its investment office.

Hermes product specialist Mike Rimmer has joined Premier Asset Management to work as part of its multi-asset team.

Consumer staples have returned to the top of UK equity managers' agenda as later-than-expected rate hikes reignite the debate over the outlook for the sector.

Several of the UK's major asset managers are falling short on stewardship and responsible investment practice, according to NGO ShareAction.

What are the prospects for the eurozone in 2015?

Global growth managers predict the rally in airlines can continue into 2015 and beyond as a falling oil price provides a new fillip for the sector.

A volatile year ahead for investors

Oliver Leyland has joined Hermes Investment Management as a Latin America specialist as the fund house expands its emerging markets team.