FTAdviser latest:Managers concerned over corporate bond prices

Investors making redemptions on their corporate bond fund holdings have received as little as 90 per cent of the official fund value as a result of the current market dislocation, fund management sources have revealed.

Veritas to reopen Asian fund to new investors

Veritas Asset Management has announced it is to reopen its Asian fund to new investors to take advantage of current pricing in Asian and Pacific markets.

Expect emerging markets to bounce back in 2010, says WestLB Mellon AM

Emerging markets should begin to show signs of recovery in the next 12 months, according to Hugh Hunter, head of global emerging markets for WestLB Mellon Asset Management.

Whittaker steps down in New Star reshuffle

Stephen Whittaker, joint chief investment officer of New Star Asset Management has left as part of a reorganisation and rationalisation of funds and management in a bid to improve the business' fortunes.

Tony Willis to leave Lazard

Tony Willis, head of UK equities at Lazard Asset Management, has decided to step down and retire from the company.

JPMorgan trust down 29% as Japanese economy stalls

Last week’s announcement that the Japanese economy had slipped into recession has focused attention once again on the underperforming Japan investment trust sector.

Thames River managers cut UK exposure

Robert Burdett and Gary Potter, managers of Thames River Capital's £13.9m Global Boutiques fund, have been increasing their defensive positioning and cutting UK exposure by 1.5 per cent to just more than 12 per cent over concerns about the outlook for sterling assets.

Recession hits Japan

Economy minister warns trade-dependent economy is highly vulnerable

Investors miss out on Asian bond markets, says Western Asset

Western Asset Management says global indices have failed to account for growth in local-currency Asian markets

Rathbone sees opportunity in volatile conditions

The “intense volatility” of world markets in October provided “fantastic” opportunities for investors, according to Rathbone Unit Trust Management.

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Absolute return funds have proved popular lately as cautious investors seek safety in falling markets, but there is not guarantee that they won't drop in value. Neal Underwood makes the case for adding capital protection to mitigate the downside


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