Neptune to launch Latin America and Asia Pacific funds

Felix Wintle, head of US equities and manager of Neptune US Opportunities, has taken charge of the Latin America fund, while Asia Pacific Opportunities is run by Shelly Kuhn, who is also manager of Neptune's India fund and assistant fund manager of its China vehicle. Both funds will follow the boutique's high conviction approach to stockpicking, focusing on a concentrated portfolio of between 40-50 stocks. Wintle said his fund will aim to take advantage of a boom in commodity prices, which he believes will shape investment in the region over the coming years. "Soft commodities have co...