Investec

There still remains a considerable knowledge gap for some advisers about structured investments, even amongst those advisers who are regular supporters of the products.

Former Investec energy specialist Mark Lacey is to join Schroders.

PROPERTY

TOP PERFORMERS

Some 52% of advisers say they plan to increase their use of discretionary fund managers (DFMs) over the next 12 months, over double the number in 2012, according to research.

The key risk to investors right now is to follow the "doomsayers" who are preaching that it is time to get out of the equity market, according to Investec multi-asset portfolio manager and strategist Max King.

Investec Wealth & Investment's chief investment strategist Jim Wood-Smith has left the business.

Former Investment Management Association (IMA) chief Richard Saunders has joined Investec Asset Management's board as a non-executive director.

FUND PICKS

Two fund management groups discuss their methods of protecting clients' investments from inflation...