Financial institutions have always understood the importance of having the right staff – provided they don’t leave for a competitor. Elisa Trovato finds out how some are tapping unusual resources to keep the pool of talent at its best

As core satellite investing – which offsets a passive core with some more aggressive ‘satellite’ investments – makes headway in the mass affluent and high-net-worth space, Elisa Trovato reports on how new players entering the market are offering their own take on the concept

Well-executed active management has the potential to add value relative to a static asset allocation implemented through index funds. Francois Passant at Vanguard Investments, explains the importance of asset allocation, the case for indexing and role of active funds in core-satellite portfolios

Nick Phillips of GSAM outlines options for investors considering actively managed European equities

Steep economic growth in emerging economies such as China and India has ensured that commodities funds remain in favour – but there’s no direct link to share prices. Simon Hildrey reports

So-called exchange-traded commodities have hit the headlines of late, not always for the right reasons. However, with massive new inflows over the last year, how will it cope with the new demands? Martin Steward reports