Top tips for picking a fund manager

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Quantitative or qualitative research, or a combination of the two? Maria Merricks discovers the best way to decide who controls the destiny of your clients' money.

Investor confidence has plummeted over the last few months and it has never been more important for advisers to ensure the right fund manager is in control of their clients’ money. But with hundreds of funds on the market, advisers would be forgiven for wondering where to start. In the run up to RDR, getting this decision right is increasingly important. As many firms choose to keep their investment decisions in house, more and more emphasis is being put on the issue of adding value. The question is, then, how do you make sure you get it right? For Tim Cockerill, head of researc...

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