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A global health warning from Aberdeen’s $40 billion man

06:01 | 04 Mar 2010 | By Angus Foote

Aberdeen veteran Hugh Young explains why Asia will continue to rule the world and why major western economies may have more nasty shocks to come.

Stephen Harker: GLG Japan star transforms his portfolio

12:19 | 17 Dec 2009 | By Philip Haddon

A contrarian, large-cap value approach has led GLG’s Japan CoreAlpha fund manager Stephen Harker to the top of his sector. He explains to Citywire why he has overhauled his portfolio in recent months and why he believes large caps will dominate the next decade.

Europe's top bond manager spells it out: 'I'm NOT an inflationista'

11:33 | 15 Dec 2009 | By Angus Foote

Stewart Cowley has outstripped his fellow managers by a big margin, and now he has a new fund to run. He thinks a turning point is approaching when reputations will be won and lost.

Bond star Morisseau profits from corporate credit

07:00 | 12 Nov 2009 | By Philip Haddon

Cédric Morisseau has had a storming year, with a 26% return making him the top performer in the global bond sector. How has he achieved such consistent success?

Options strategy boosts boutique star Beer

07:01 | 21 Oct 2009 | By Philip Haddon

Fundamental analysis is of no interest to AAA-rated boutique fund manager Robert Beer. His success is down to his options expertise and in-house quant system, as he explains to Citywire.

Simon shows the way as Asia recovers its star appeal

15:01 | 28 Sep 2009 | By Philip Haddon

Investors have been returning to Asian equities as their appetite for risk recovers, and leading the way is Hamon’s Hugh Simon, whose Asian Market Leaders fund has outperformed the sector by 47%.

Quantum leap for star who swapped physics for funds

06:30 | 21 Aug 2009 | By Philip Haddon

Despite holding a PhD in theoretical physics, Dr Ghadir Abu Leil-Cooper gave it up for a job with more human interaction. After five years at the helm of the Baring Eastern Europe fund, the AAA-rated fund manager explains why she does not miss sub-atomic particles.

Whole-cycle approach reaps rewards for Cazenove’s Rice

11:37 | 06 Jul 2009 | By Philip Haddon

A focus on all stages of the economic cycle has resulted in some strong risk-adjusted returns in recent years for Cazenove's European equity manager Chris Rice. He explains his business-cycle philosophy and reveals which part of the cycle he thinks we are currently at.

Star manager: Moneta trio take their place among Europe's best

06:01 | 22 May 2009 | By Philip Haddon

A focus on valuations has helped Moneta’s Romain Burnand, Thomas Perrotin and Andrzej Kawalec take the top position in Citywire’s 2009 list of Europe’s Top 100 fund managers. They speak out about some of the drivers behind their success.

Star Manager: Switch to ‘pure play’ puts Kapfer in winning position

12:51 | 28 Apr 2009 | By Philip Haddon

Global equity manager Alexander Kapfer would prefer to have become the next Franz Beckenbauer, but instead he has become one of Germany’s fund management stars. Having excelled during choppy markets, he tells Citywire the secrets to his success.

Hard work pays off for US small cap star Jenny Jones

07:01 | 31 Mar 2009 | By Philip Haddon

When risk appetite returns to markets, small cap managers may again become key to fund selectors. Citywire speaks to one of the most consistent fund managers in US small and mid caps, Schroders’ Jenny Jones

Star Manager: Convertibles specialist Biggi steps into spotlight

13:08 | 17 Feb 2009 | By Philip Haddon

With convertible bonds currently getting a lot of attention, top performers such as Gianluca Biggi are in demand. But as Citywire finds out, the Jefferies manager has the background to hold his own at the highest level

Japan star Chesson keeps asking difficult questions

11:40 | 08 Dec 2008 | By Philip Haddon

Paul Chesson believes his healthy cynicism, coupled with a relentless focus on valuation, is central to his successful track record in Japanese equities.

Nicolas Walewski: quality player keeps his nerve

14:26 | 10 Nov 2008 | By Philip Haddon

He is one of Europe’s most admired fund managers and a stockpicker of proven pedigree. But what has driven Nicolas Walewski's performance and how does he plan to make sure it continues?

Late developer Chahine blazes a trail

14:32 | 15 Oct 2008 | By Jonathan Miller

The influence of Jacques Chahine’s techniques is far wider than his fame as a fund manager. But he has also built a strong individual track record despite his late start in portfolio management.

Inside experience keeps Hoes ahead of the energy pack

10:59 | 17 Sep 2008 | By Philip Haddon

From a hands-on start in US oil fields, Star manager Clay Hoes has put his knowledge of geology and energy infrastructure to good use at Riversource Investments and in running a global energy fund for American Express.

Meeting of East and West pays off for Paris duo

15:39 | 09 Jul 2008 | By Philip Haddon

Consistent performers in their time at IXIS, Marie Jeanne Missoffe and Dominique Delaporte have taken their European equity skills to boutique firm SPGP. They explain how the East will drive their returns.

Calich puts lessons of history to good use

17:20 | 04 Jun 2008 | By Philip Haddon

Invesco’s Claudia Calich grew up in the turmoil of an emerging market economy. That experience has helped her to outperform in the emerging market debt sector.

Climate megatrend brings green rewards for AAA-rated Huber

14:39 | 15 May 2008 | By Philip Haddon

DWS’ AAA-rated Nicolas Huber sees the global drive to save the planet from climate change as an exciting long term megatrend for investors.

Kuhnert succeeds in his search for excitement

00:00 | 01 Apr 2008 | By Philip Haddon

Asian markets generate a lot of noise but Greg Kuhnert’s disciplined approach helps him shut it out. And as he explains to Philip Haddon, he doesn’t want to be charmed by smooth-talking company managers.

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