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Barings has added an emerging markets multi-asset fund to its range for head of the multi-asset team Percival Stanion.

Juan Nevado & Tony Finding, co managers of the M&G Cautious Multi Asset fund, say investors should look beyond the headlines for buying opportunities.

Investors can expect substantial returns if market movements in the second half of the year resemble the first, says Philip Saunders, manager, Investec Global Strategic Managed fund.

Long-term global trends make agricultural commodities an interesting play, says Iain Stewart, portfolio manager, Newton Real Return and Newton Balanced funds.

After months of wrangling and consultation, June saw the IMA bow to pressure from its members and postpone its reclassification of the sectors pending further review. What are the likely solutions to the problem? Cherry Reynard reports.

Assessing a client's risk appetite is key in multi-asset investing. Maria Merricks reports on the compliance issues advisers need to be aware of.

Adviser services provider True Potential has added a range of funds from Seven Investment Management (7IM) to its wealth platform.

Skandia Investment Group (SIG) has swelled assets in its Strategic Bond fund after merging the Global Fixed Interest Blend and UK Fixed Interest Blend funds into the portfolio.

Aviva Investors has merged three manager of manager funds into its multi-asset portfolios.

Vanguard has launched the LifeStrategy range, a suite of five fund of index funds with low annual management charges.