Invesco Perpetual

Cofunds is set to list Neil Woodford's equity income fund next month, but will not offer advisers access to the manager's discounted share class.

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.

Invesco Perpetual has launched a Global Distribution fund for co-heads of fixed interest Paul Causer and Paul Read (pictured).

Larger fund managers with 'fragmented' manual record-keeping processes risk fines from a more inquisitive regulator, according to a compliance specialist.

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Ignorance is bliss

A trio of fund managers at Invesco Perpetual are exiting the firm to join Neil Woodford's new venture.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Invesco Perpetual £18.6m for exposing investors to more risk than they had been led to expect in funds including Neil Woodford's giant income portfolios.

Growth-focused UK equity managers have joined their income peers in backing pharmaceuticals as deals both real and rumoured send shares rocketing.

Invesco Perpetual's Mark Barnett says uncertainty about the strength of economic growth in emerging markets, especially China, is still proving a headwind to global growth and influencing his portfolio choices.