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Strategists, asset allocators and fund managers reveal their best ideas for the months ahead as the second half of the year begins in earnest.

The Investment Association has unveiled a 10-point Statement of Principles to help firms put clients' interests first, which has been signed by 25 asset management firms.

The conundrum of sector classifications

Renewed underperformance by Newton and Jupiter's UK equity income funds has seen both fall back into Sanlam Private Wealth's 'Black List' of underperforming UK dividend-focused portfolios.

Helena Morrissey, chief executive of Newton Investment Management, has been appointed as a member of a Treasury body to strengthen Britain's position at the centre of global finance.

In pictures: Fund Manager of the Year

Investment Week celebrated the 20th anniversary of its flagship Fund Manager of the Year Awards at a glittering ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall last night.

Former Old Mutual bond manager Stewart Cowley has launched a new venture providing investment advice and portfolio management to advisers and fund groups.

Newton's chief investment officer Simon Pryke is leaving the firm after almost 20 years to pursue more commercial roles.

UK equity income managers have been utilising more of their overseas investment budgets as they struggle to find suitable opportunities in the UK.