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Fidelity has launched low-cost versions of its Multi Asset fund range, run by Trevor Greetham, following moves by peers including Schroders to offer similar investment products.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched an emerging markets multi-asset fund, managed by Nadia Grant, that will harness both its equity and fixed income expertise.

Justin Oliver, investment director at Collins Stewart Wealth Management, explains why a multi-manager approach to investing can benefit your clients in a volatile environment.

Fidelity's Ian Spreadbury and Jupiter's John Chatfeild-Roberts were named joint winners of Outstanding Fund Manager award at this year's OBSR Awards, held last night in London.

The financial crisis has highlighted the need for a truly diversified portfolio, says Brian Fleming, head of multi-asset risk and structuring at Standard Life Investments.

Schroders has expanded Johanna Kyrklund's multi-asset team with the appointment of Matthias Scheiber as fund manager.

Skandia has ditched Artemis' Jacob de Tusch-Lec from its £143m UK Best Ideas and £337m Global Best Ideas funds, in order to concentrate on running his Artemis Global Equity Income fund.

J.P. Morgan has moved its £68m Multi-Asset Income fund from the IMA Specialist sector into Cautious Managed as a better fit for its investment profile.

Four risk-rated multi-manager funds run by F&C Thames River have been added to the Sesame One platform proposition.

Wealth manager Brooks Macdonald has launched its long-awaited funds business comprising a seven-strong range of portfolios.