Dear FSA, I do hope you won’t mind me expressing a little surprise at some of the contents of your platform paper, but be honest: you have done something of a U-turn.

Christine Johnson, manager of the Old Mutual Dynamic Bond fund, assesses the long-term argument for sticking with fixed income

AT8's Mark Loosmore kicks off a series on platforms with a look at Cofunds.

Michael Wright, head of fixed income at LV Asset Management, explains how bond yield curves operate.

James Harries, manager of the Newton Global Higher Income fund, explains why the new "all change" theme is setting the tone for the whole global thematic framework.

Douglas Roberts, senior international economist at Standard Life Investments, examines what the future holds for the US economy.

Maria Merricks speaks to advisers to discover how they selected their discretionary manager.

OBSR analysts Sarah Bewley and Diego Higuera reveal the Latin American funds currently on their radar.

David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments at Rathbone Unit Trust Management, on the prospects for gold.

Charlotte Moore asks if government changes to the rules governing pensions will impact on the SIPP success story?