Sarasin & Partners, pioneers of the long-term thematic approach to investing, see plenty of opportunity in US equities, while also highlighting European and Japanese exporters 

Amundi CEO Yves Perrier prides himself on having instilled a highly efficient culture at the French firm, but regrets missing out on the purchase of Pioneer’s funds arm

Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius discusses uprisings, Sharia investments and what the future might hold for China

Commodity-related funds may have been suffering of late but Martin Currie’s Duncan Goodwin has found success running the Global Resources fund by diversifying across a wide range of sectors and focusing on company strategy and management rather than the index

Emerging markets remain better placed to succeed in today’s volatile global economy, though they would benefit from a return to growth in the West

Patrick Rivière discusses how French funds group La Française aims to cater to new clients and outlines plans for cross-border expansion

A concerted effort to bring in international business and revive the Irish economy is underway, but how the fund industry responds to new regulations is key.