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Risk Allocator: Iceland feels the heat as credit crunch bites

00:01 | 21 Nov 2008 | By Patrick Sherwen

Despite having no direct link to the sub-prime crisis, Iceland’s spending binge has left it more vulnerable than most to the credit crunch.

Hold or Fold?: Newton American vs S&W North American Trust

00:01 | 19 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

The tough US investment market is quick to highlight struggling funds and this is reflected in our panellists’ clear preference for one of this week’s contenders over the other.

Market tactics: UK Gilts

00:01 | 18 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

A massive cut in the base rate and reducing inflation has to be great news for gilt investors does it not? Well, no, according to two of this week’s advisers, who say investors need to be very selective to benefit.

Team Profile: Octopus’ young guns foster new client relationships

00:01 | 17 Nov 2008 | By Sara Smith

Youth is no barrier for Octopus Investments as they work to rewrite the client/fund manager relationship.

Reader Profile: In the driving seat

00:01 | 13 Nov 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

A move to the Channel Islands offered Corazon Capital’s Paul Meader a fast track to success.

Hold or Fold? Property funds from Legal & General and Skandia

00:01 | 12 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Anything to do with property is going to take a hit in the current environment, so is our panel prepared to hold its nerve until the eventual recovery arrives and endorse one or both of these funds? Tim Cooper reports.

Market tactics: UK Equity Income

00:01 | 11 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Despite the capital value of investments shrinking dramatically and the blow to dividends from bank nationalisations, two out of three advisers still recommend this sector as a good long-term buy.

Star Profile: Foster's word is his bond

00:01 | 10 Nov 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

Artemis’ James Foster’s laid back demeanour belies an innovative investment style that remains at the forefront of bond management.

Rated Manager: Still some way for ‘impossible’ markets to fall

00:01 | 07 Nov 2008 | By Charlie Parker

Three quarters of Citywire rated managers believe we are yet to see the bottom of the market for equities.

Reader Survey: Advisers call market bottom but warn of further volatility

09:15 | 06 Nov 2008 | By James Phillipps

Almost half of wealth managers believe equity markets have bottomed out and most expect it will take the UK economy two years to move into the recovery phase.

Fund Result: Nigel Thomas, Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund

00:10 | 06 Nov 2008

Nigel Thomas’ Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund has continued its track record of outperformance this year.

Fund Result: Ian McVeigh, Jupiter UK Growth fund

00:09 | 06 Nov 2008

Ian McVeigh endured his worst ever three month period on the Jupiter UK Growth fund between July and September.

Fund Result: Ian Henderson, JPMorgan Natural Resources fund

00:08 | 06 Nov 2008

Ian Henderson’s portfolio struggled in recent rocky market conditions.

Fund Result: Stephen Anness, Invesco Perpetual UK Aggressive fund

00:07 | 06 Nov 2008

Stephen Anness performed in line with his benchmark during the month of August.

Fund Result: Robin Geffen, Neptune Russia & Greater Russia fund

00:06 | 06 Nov 2008

September was a testing month for Robin Geffen.

Fund Result: John Baker and Jon Ingram, JPM UK Dynamic fund

00:05 | 06 Nov 2008

Jon Ingram and John Baker underperformed the market rally of August.

Fund Result: Peter Saacke, Artemis Global Growth fund

00:04 | 06 Nov 2008

Citywire A-rated Peter Saacke endured a volatile month on the Artemis Global Growth fund.

Fund Result: Stephen Snowdon, Old Mutual Corporate Bond fund

00:03 | 06 Nov 2008

August was not one of Stephen Snowdon’s better months at the helm of the Old Mutual Corporate Bond fund.

Fund Result: Philip Gibbs, Jupiter Financial Opportunities fund

00:02 | 06 Nov 2008

Jupiter Financial Opportunities fund manager Philip Gibbs remains cautious in his outlook and continues to run with large cash and fixed income positions.

Fund Result: Guy de Blonay, New Star Global Financials fund

00:01 | 06 Nov 2008

Guy de Blonay has faced extremely difficult conditions in the past six months, with his Global Financials fund suffering more than most in the credit crunch.

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