Managed solutions

As the stand-off between Russia and Ukraine continues, three wealth managers tell PA if they are adapting their portfolios...

Witan Investment Trust has said it will continue to invest in funds which charge performance fees as it revealed a strong set of results for 2013.

Profits at Prudential UK fell flat last year, barely upticking from the year before, as the rush to sell onshore investment bonds subsided following the introduction of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

M&G has reported net outflows of £700m from its UK retail business for 2013 after slowing flows into some of its most popular funds.

Brooks Macdonald has reported a 16% increase in interim pre-tax profit as assets under management near the £6bn mark.

Michael Paul, investment manager at City Asset Management, is joining Brewin Dolphin's research team.

The Times and Sunday Times have launched a wealth management service in conjunction with investment firm Bestinvest.

Multi-manager Tony Yousefian is to join Charteris Treasury Portfolio Managers following his exit from City Financial.

They say all roads lead to Rome, but do you take an active or passive approach?

Bonds are braced for another tough 12 months - but are there opportunities lurking beneath the surface?