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Invesco Perpetual Japan - 27th Aug to 3rd Sep

As one of his first investments it was Japan which got Mark Dampier hooked on investing. Now he explains why he's backing it again. Read Mark Dampier's fund of the week

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HL MM Income & Growth
The equity income sector is home to some of the finest fund managers in the UK. This fund aims to identify them, investing in a selection of what we believe are the best equity income funds available. It fuses different, yet complementary fund management styles and is constantly monitored by a dedicated team.

SLI UK Smaller Companies
Some smaller companies are world-leaders, generating earnings globally in all market conditions. But with such a vast array to choose from you need to invest with a manager who has demonstrated the ability to achieve superior returns.

First State Greater China Growth
This fund invests in China and the related markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan. The manager, Martin Lau, tends to focus on large, well established companies, with an appreciation of the risks as well as the opportunities in China.

Old Mutual Corporate Bond
This fund aims to deliver a good level of income combined with some capital growth from a portfolio of corporate bonds. A minimum of 80% of the portfolio is invested in investment grade bonds. The rest of the fund is invested in a selection of other bonds, including some higher risk high yield bonds, to enhance the overall level of income.

Elite Bloxham Global Equity Income
Equity income investors who are looking to diversify beyond the UK might want to consider this global fund. Pramit Ghose, the manager, focuses on large companies with resilient earnings, as these companies often prosper in times of volatility. He seeks opportunities in all regions, from developed Western markets to higher risk emerging markets, leaving no stone unturned.

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By Tam McVie | Fri 27 August
Tam McVie, Investment Director, explains how the Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund has been positioned since its launch in May 2008, and where he and his team see the best opportunities looking ahead.

Tasty opportunities in basic industries

By Anthony Eaton | Wed 18 August 2010
Anthony Eaton, manager of the JM Finn Global Opportunities Fund, feels that the markets for many basic commodities are becoming skewed in favour of suppliers, and is seeing plenty of opportunities as a result.

Red hot in Russia

By Robin Geffen | Wed 04 August 2010
Russia remains a key driver of global growth, and in this article Robin Geffen, manager of the Neptune Russia and Greater Russia Fund, explains the opportunities this creates for investors.

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If you have a portfolio worth £100,000 or more and you would prefer not to make your own investment decisions our Portfolio Management Service could offer many advantages. The portfolios are managed by our investment experts headed by Mark Dampier and Lee Gardhouse.

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Fund news & alerts

Gartmore UK & Irish Smaller Companies Fund – Change of Manager
Thu 02 September
Gartmore has announced that Gervais Williams is to leave the company, and management of their UK & Irish Smaller Companies Fund has passed to Adam McConkey with immediate effect.

Schroder Global Alpha Plus - Fund update
Wed 01 September
Globalisation has changed many aspects of our lives, including the way we consider investments. Constructing a portfolio with strict reference to geographical regions is becoming less relevant, as companies (larger ones in particular) tend to operate internationally.

Jupiter Financial Opportunities - Fund update
Tue 31 August
It has been a turbulent time for many financial stocks lately and Philip Gibbs and Guy de Blonay, managers of the Jupiter Financial Opportunities fund, have been adopting a cautious stance.

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