Most investors need income, which is why bonds still have an important role to play in portfolios despite low interest rates. But fund selectors must pay attention to liquidity 

In the hands of concentrated managers, portfolios can outperform benchmark indices even in the highly efficient US equity market

Leveraged loans have many attractive characteristics and are well suited to the current economic climate but their complexity has traditionally put off investors. Is it time for a rethink?

Opportunities are opening up across Europe as the economy recovers, but how can investors make sure they pick the right fund manager for their needs?

China continues to open up to foreign investors and although stockpickers have faced a tough time outperforming benchmarks of late, the right managers can add alpha  

It is not always possible to carry out full in-depth due diligence on a portfolio manager, but it is essential that advisers go beyond merely screening past performance before recommending funds to clients

Hedge funds may be gradually opening themselves up to scrutiny but prospective investors must ensure their own rigorous due diligence process is in place before any decision to allocate capital is made

Italy’s voluntary disclosure regulation is likely to bring clients’ properties and companies, as well as financial assets, to the attention of authorities. Private banks must be ready to act as guides through the process while advising how best to protect portfolios