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Unsung Hero: Mumford prepared to wait for small-cap revival

00:01 | 25 Jul 2008 | By James Phillipps

Despite his proven ability to withstand past market downturns, Cavendish Opportunities fund manager Paul Mumford remains an unsung hero to some.

Hold or Fold? CIS Sustainable Leaders Trust vs Jupiter Environmental Income

00:01 | 23 Jul 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Not all of the advisers on our panel give the green light to this week’s ethical offerings. Inexperienced management and high charges all play their part in giving one fund the thumbs down.

UK Smaller Companies

00:01 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Tim Cooper

For any investors still interested in the small-cap sector, the key is to find a David who can outthink the more defensive Goliaths when the going gets tough. No doubt there are some, but finding them could be tricky.

Team: Bradbury pledges changes will not harm performance

00:01 | 21 Jul 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Ashton Bradbury is one of the City’s most respected fund managers. But can Old Mutual keep its impressive performance record after he moves upstairs?

Hold of Fold: Gartmore Cautious Managed vs Threadneedle Equity and Bond

00:01 | 16 Jul 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Our advisers have mixed opinions about the performance of both funds but suggest Threadneedle’s fund is more vulnerable than Gartmore’s and may be less suitable for some cautious investors.

Market tactics: European Shares

00:01 | 15 Jul 2008 | By Tim Cooper

It has been a dismal time for European shares as investors bailed out fearing the interest rate hike that duly came in early July. But it is not all bad news as the European Central Bank recently made dovish comments on potential future rate rises.

Star Profile: Rocking, rucking and alpha returns

00:01 | 14 Jul 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

From roadying with Thin Lizzy and The Damned to managing New Star's largest UK equity fund, Tim Steer has never shied away from a challenge.

Reader Survey: Banks could be set for second round of rights issues

01:00 | 12 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

Advisers fear banks will have to return cap in hand to the markets and are scathing about the IMA’s new Absolute Return sector

Sherwen On Risk: Corruption tarnishes Brazil’s new-found respectability

00:30 | 12 Jul 2008 | By Patrick Sherwen

Despite having its long-term sovereign debt upgraded, local corruption means Brazil remains an investment theme to be approached with caution.

Fund Result: Neil Woodford, Invesco Perpetual Distribution

00:20 | 12 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Andy Brough, Schroder UK Smaller Companies

00:15 | 12 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Robin Geffen, Neptune Russia & Greater Russia

00:10 | 12 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Elena Shaftan, Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities

00:05 | 12 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Angus Tulloch, First State Asia Pacific Leaders

00:01 | 12 Jul 2008

Cabinet Confidential Video: Citywire’s Charlie Parker sums up

12:01 | 11 Jul 2008 | By Richard Lander

The bottom line: financial advisers are now looking more closely at investing abroad.

Rated Manager Survey: Managers continue to fear prospect of interest rate rises

00:30 | 11 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

As inflationary pressures mount, Citywire-rated managers paint a frightening picture of the impact higher interest rates would have on the economy.

Fund Result: Mark Lyttleton, BlackRock UK Absolute Alpha

00:20 | 11 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Oleg Biryulyov, JPM New Europe

00:15 | 11 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Adrian Frost, Artemis Income

00:10 | 11 Jul 2008

Fund Result: Richard Pease, New Star European Growth

00:05 | 11 Jul 2008

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