F&C

F&C Investments has cut the annual management charge (AMC) across its £385m Lifestyle range, run by co-heads of multi-manager Gary Potter and Rob Burdett.

F&C has launched a Junior ISA, giving access to its range of investment trusts for the 2012-2013 tax year.

F&C has confirmed its head of funds and investment trusts Charlie Porter is set to leave the group, with Thames River's Mike Warren becoming head of F&C's retail business.

Charlie Porter is to step back from his role at the helm of F&C Investments, Investment Week understands.

NEW INCOME

SECTOR REPORT

The final part of Edward Bramson's strategic review into F&C Asset Management has revealed plans to expand its range of investment trusts and to market F&C multi-manager funds direct to consumers.

EQUITIES V BONDS

F&C Asset Management(F&C) reported positive inflows of £13m into its retail range in the first three months of the year, after the group saw outflows of £122m in Q4, 2011.

Henry Sanders of Aviva Investors explains why he believes high dividend equities are in the early stages of a long-term uptrend.