As advisers digest last week's revelation that top UK fund manager Richard Buxton is to exit Schroders after more than a decade at the group, attention is now turning to where to invest next.
Follwing news of Buxton's departure, Schroders told Investment Week it will be making an announcement on a new hire in a matter of weeks. While the group will undoutedbly try to secure some top talent to manage what is one of its largest and best known funds, investors could do well to look for possible alternatives in the meantime. Part of Buxton's appeal was the long track record he built up. During his 11 year tenure at Schroders, he became one of the top performing UK equity managers. Data compiled for Investment Week by Morningstar shows Buxton's fund is among the 20 best perf...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
Signup and gain exclusive members-only insights
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
