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Analysis: Who are the rising stars of global equities?
They may not have a three-year record but they made great returns last year. Philip Haddon runs the numbers over the managers worth following.
Water shortages open tech opportunities, says leading sustainable manager
World water shortages will lead to excellent opportunities in the water technology sector, according to the manager of the €1.2 billion SAM Sustainable Water fund
By Atholl Simpson 13:16 | 12 Mar 2010
Emerging markets are overrated, says strategist
Optimism on emerging market equities is overdone and returns are unlikely to be better than in developed markets, according to Standard Life Investments' head of global strategy Andrew Milligan.
By Philip Haddon 11:21 | 12 Mar 2010
Lehman report - more litigation on the way
Investors in Lehman now have very strong evidence that they were misled, following the publication of a US report. Those with deep pockets and insurance will be targeted.
By Lawrence Lever 10:13 | 12 Mar 2010
Five key currency trades in a volatile market
Leading fund managers reveal their favourite currency plays in fluctuating currency markets.
By James Phillipps 10:08 | 12 Mar 2010
S&P warns on US AAA rating and dollar strength as reserve currency
Ratings agency says dollar faces fallout from weak US economy but no other currency ready to take its place.
By Nicholas Paler 09:33 | 12 Mar 2010
A third of institutional investors to buy Newcits in 2010
35% of institutional hedge fund investors will buy Ucits-compliant hedge funds in 2010, according to a new report.
By Philip Haddon 08:01 | 12 Mar 2010
Concentrated portfolios: why they are better
Swiss-based fund selector Bram Bikker explains why he prefers his managers to run concentrated, high conviction portfolios.
By Pietro Cecere, Joel Schoppig 07:01 | 12 Mar 2010
The boutique that dominated global equities in 2009
No, it's not Carmignac. With three managers at the top of the global equity sector for 2009, a new boutique has come onto the radar screens of Citywire and of fund selectors around Europe.
By Philip Haddon 12:19 | 11 Mar 2010
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Selector Sbeghen seeks index returns plus 6%
Marc Sbeghen from Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild knows what he wants – consistency. But a consistency that will bring regular returns of at least 6% over the benchmark, as he explains to Citywire.
By Angus Foote 00:01 | 05 Mar 2010
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All change in Norway
Skagen star steps down
One of Europe's top global equity managers, Filip Weintraub (above) is handing over control of his €3.8 billion fund to go it alone.
Performance clinic
Is leading restructuring fund poised for a comeback?
It has been a grim two years for the CAAM Actions Restructurations fund. Manager Estelle Menard hopes that more corporate activity will revive the fund's fortunes.
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Why investors should keep faith in active fund managers
Sebastian Boulet, analyst at multimanager specialist HDF Finance, hails the merits of active fund management and why it is the best way for investors to achieve their investment objectives.
By Pietro Cecere 13:04 | 16 Feb 2010
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Buffett joins S&P 500 as active meets passive
Despite long eschewing the index, Warren Buffett is now a part of it.
By Roland Meerdter 10:32 | 02 Feb 2010
Best Fund Managers
Equity France Fund Managers over 3 years
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| Rank | Rating | Manager | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | ![]() |
Jean-Charles Mériaux | -14.2 |
| 1/4 | ![]() |
Igor de Maack | -14.2 |
| 3/4 | ![]() |
Vincent Durel | -21.4 |
| 4/4 | ![]() |
Bruno Berry | -25.8 |
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