Simon Webber, a member of Citywire’s Equities Elite, co-manages the Vanguard International Growth fund. He explains his ‘growth gap’ process and his most overlooked themes.
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From Denver to Singapore in six sales moves
Invesco names new head of UK distribution as Alexander Miller leaves after 23 years, while in the US, Janus Henderson replaces a retiring head of retail. Plus, it’s all change in Singapore.
Size matters: How Moonfare conquered 23 countries
Already an overused buzzword in tech, the ‘democratisation’ of private assets pretty much began with Moonfare, which still benefits from its head start.
Three of the best thematic managers
Amplify identifies three of the very best thematic managers, and takes a look at outperformance in their sectors: pharma, ecology and biotech.
Dear bond managers: Resist pressure for quick gains
A year ago, UK gilts paid investors next to nothing and David Roberts was under pressure to invest. He resisted, even as yields rose.
COP27: $120bn ‘shovel-ready’ projects are ready for investment, says Ninety One
Wednesday was finance day at COP27. Amplify spoke to Ninety One’s sustainability specialist, who reflected on how the private and public sectors must cooperate, and the clash between politics, history and the present-day emergency.
Young pretenders: Antecedo fund turns three with $1bn in assets
Featured sectors this month include ecology, tech and EM debt. Plus browse our fully searchable table of all funds turning three this month.
COP27: ESG leaders reflect on a year of little progress
As world leaders gather for the latest UN climate conference, we hear from ESG heads on the difficulties asset managers have faced in adapting over the past 12 months.
Hidden stars: BNY’s tiny mixed-asset fund rides high
Our latest look at outperforming sub-$100m funds includes the UK version of the Carmignac Emerging Patrimoine fund, which peaked at $41m last year.