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Japan’s most consistent manager revealed

By Drazen Jorgic | 12:14 | 19 Nov 2008

Citywire's exclusive analysis of 88 fund managers with a five year track record in Japan reveal that only one has outperformed his peers for five years in a row.

Lloyds private bank hands Julius Baer large mandate

By Dylan Lobo | 13:38 | 19 Nov 2008

Lloyds TSB private bank has handed Julius Baer a €356 million absolute return mandate.

Italian fund outflows slow

By Pietro Cecere | 12:35 | 19 Nov 2008

The latest figures from Italian asset management association, Assogestioni, show that outflows in the country have continued but at a slower rate.

Energy firms backed to regain their appeal

By Danielle Levy | 06:31 | 19 Nov 2008

Legg Mason Royce Smaller Companies manager Whitney George believes the natural resources sector has the potential to emerge from the recent market sell-off even stronger.

M&G launches new funds in Germany: fund news around Europe

By David Braid | 12:24 | 18 Nov 2008

Borsa Italiana launches new market, only 26% of German fund sales positive in October, M&G launch two new equity funds in Germany, Spanish bank Caja Castilla La Mancha seeks help from rescue package, the major fund stories from around Europe

New Pimco fund to seek global multi-alpha

By Philip Haddon | 09:56 | 18 Nov 2008

Pimco, the world's largest bond manager, has launched a global multi alpha fund which it hopes will show that its expertise is not restricted to the fixed income arena.

Russia specialist blames oligarchs for market collapse

By Drazen Jorgic | 06:41 | 18 Nov 2008

Peter Elam Håkansson says the combination of indebted oligarchs and weak financial system destabilised Russia but highlights the need for long-term view.

Top energy manager goes cold on oil services

By Danielle Levy | 06:21 | 18 Nov 2008

The energy manager currently topping the sector's rankings is expecting the oil price to level around the $70 per barrel mark as Europe fully enters recession. In this environment, he is avoiding oil services and integrated companies.

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Michael Simmeth

LGT's Simmeth avoids the noise and takes the long view

By Angus Foote | 14:22 | 10 Nov 2008

LGT’s origins and long-term owners give Michael Simmeth the backing he needs to support his managers through times of trouble. And amid the current turmoil, he explains, being based in peaceful Pfäffikon is a definite advantage.

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Best Fund Managers

France - Bond Global Fund Managers over 3 years

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RankRatingManagerTotal Returns
1/60 Elie Chamma 26.52%
2/60 Michael Hasenstab 11.50%
3/60 Christophe Quesnel 11.29%
4/60 Florence de Roux 9.81%
5/60 Jean-Philippe Donge 7.66%

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