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Sally Macdonald has joined Marlborough Fund Managers in the newly created position of head of Asian equities, as the firm looks to expand its presence in the space.

After a strong year for most asset markets in 2012, many commentators are pointing to a much leaner year in 2013.

With investors worried about global growth, and 'safe-haven' government bonds yielding near record-low amounts, investors have piled into 'defensive' stocks, but are they just too pricey now? Below, experts give their views.

Lazard's global equity income fund manager Pat Ryan has warned investors off buying tobacco companies after the rush to buy safe haven-style stocks sent valuations sky-rocketing.

Q4 PROSPECTS

Susanne Willumsen of Lazard Asset Management explains why low volatility equity investing should be viewed as an independent asset class and what it can add to your portfolio.

INCOME

Susanne Willumsen, senior portfolio manager on Lazard's global quantitative equity team, explains how low volatility equities can form part of a credible investment solution.

Natalie Kenway asks River and Mercantile how it has endured one of the worst recessions of our times, emerging with rising revenues and record AUM.

In this Q&A Merlin manager and Jupiter CIO John Chatfeild-Roberts explains his thinking on financials and his fears over the impact of quantitative easing.