New Star appoints Collins for equity focus

Collins is lead manager of the UK Dynamic fund, a Dublin OEIC that he has run since February 2006. He will take on full responsibility for the equity part of the fund later in the year, leaving Whittaker to concentrate on his other duties as joint chief investment officer and manager of the UK Growth fund and Equity Income Unit Trust. Whittaker said: “I have worked closely with Edward for a number of years and he has proven to be an excellent fund manager. "The performance of the UK Dynamic fund under his management has been strong and I believe his considerable talent will benefit...